Quote Originally Posted by SeaRay View Post
I caught my first Black drum in Southport NC a few weeks back. Caught plenty of Red Drum and Specs but that was my first Black Drum and man you talking about good eating fresh off the grill.
We caught ours off the pier with shrimp. Going back up shortly to fish for specs in the creeks. How did you catch the drum? Never fished for them before so not familiar with popular techniques. I've caught lots of Red Drum trolling jigs and plugs but never a Black so figured I needed to do something different.
Actually, it was a well-fought surprise species for me, didn't know what it was until I saw it. Figured a snook, redfish etc. after casting my stereo-typical saltwater offering= 3/16 oz. jig with a 3 -4" plastic artificial. This one fell victim to a 3" Mann's Sting Ray grub in avocado. Probably only caught 3 in many years of fishin'. There is a member(Bassman) who catches them frequently, pretty sure he will comment to help you. I think they are primarily targeted with bait eg. whole live shrimp or pieces. Have heard they are as good or better than reds. This 3 -4 lbr. is a good eating class size to try. Really above average battle on the med-light tackle I love using, good luck.

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