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Shi drum
Umbrina cirrosa
Overview
Umbrina cirrosa, the shi drum, is a species of marine fish from the warmer waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. It is a commercially important species which is trawled for and farmed in aquaculture, as well as being a species pursued by anglers and spear fishermen for sport. The alternative vernacular names are gurbell, sea crow, bearded umbrine and corb.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Ragworm
Excellent all-around bait, shi drum love them.
- Lugworm
Another popular worm bait for shi drum.
- Shrimp
Peeled shrimp works well, very attractive.
- Sand Gaper (Mya arenaria)
Excellent bait where available, shi drum key in on it.
- Razor Clams
A good alternative to other clams.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1177MinnowBuy
Slow retrieve near the bottom works well.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SSinking MinnowBuy
For deeper water and current.
- Molix RA Shad 3 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a jighead for bottom bouncing.
- Maria Mucho Lucir 20gSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve at varying speeds.
- Savage Gear Sandeel SlugSoft PlasticBuy
Jighead, twitch near the bottom.
Techniques
Shi drum often feed close to the bottom, so use a Carolina rig or fish lures with a slow retrieve to keep them in the strike zone.
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Where to Find Shi drum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Shi drum?+
Popular baits for Shi drum include Ragworm, Lugworm, Shrimp, Sand Gaper (Mya arenaria), Razor Clams. Tip: Shi drum often feed close to the bottom, so use a Carolina rig or fish lures with a slow retrieve to keep them in the strike zone.
Where can I catch Shi drum?+
Shi drum can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Marche, Italy; Veneto, Italy; Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy. WikiCatch lists 6 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Shi drum get?+
Shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) can reach up to 73.0000019 cm in length and 3.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.
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