Trout Fishing

Tips for Fishing for Drum

By Bob Thomas 28 March, 2023 2 mins read

These are the best tips to help you catch drumfish. You will need to have the right jig and bait to make your presentation catchy. Try different techniques and baits to catch different drums. These fish may also be attracted to scent trails or feeding stations. Remember to clean your rod and reel.

Tackle

You need to have the right tackle when fishing for drums. These fish will often eat baitfish from the bottom of the ocean, so it is important to have the right tackle for drum fishing. A high-quality spinning reel and braided line are required to catch drums using bait. A fluorocarbon leader (15-20 inches) is also recommended. You should also use the same equipment that you use to catch other fish like trout and bass.

Localities

These locations provide the best opportunities to fish for drum. Large rocks and pilings provide shelter for drum. These fish will be attracted to bucktails. Inshore, you should target the shoals near Sandbridge. Sandbridge's Little Island Pier is a great spot to catch big-fighters. Anglers may also spot smaller Puppy Drum under the Lesner Bridge. The Lynnhaven River and Rudee Inlet are home to small Puppy Drum. They thrive in marshgrasses and oyster beds.

Feeding stations

A Drum Filling Station was required by a leading chemical manufacturer. It had a scale, retractable dust cover, and a 20-mesh scalping deck. This screen was used to remove foreign products from the liquid feedstock. To prevent ferrous products from entering the product, the feed station required a Twin Motor Vibratory Screener Feeder (12'' x36'') and a permanent magnet in the product outlet chute. Once the final fill weigh was obtained, the filling process stopped once the correct net weight had been achieved. The accuracy was +/0.2lb. based on a 250-lb. net fill weight.

Scent trails

Scented baits can significantly increase your chances for hooking a drum. Drums, unlike other fish, don't see the baits they are eating. Instead, they use touch receptors on their lips and chin to sense their prey. Scented lures are a good choice to catch these fish. If the fish are difficult to spot, you can try a baitfish imitator. You could also use scented baitfish imitators and spinnerbaits. However, live baits are still better.

Bait

If you're looking for a new way to catch drum, consider trying baitfish imitators. Another option is soft bodies with jigheads. Scented baits are another option. A drum will often strike baits that are scented. Black drum are more tolerant than redfish and will often strike baits that have scented scents.

Techniques

Red drum, also known by spottail bass, is more likely to be found in schools near spotted seatrout in fall. These fish weigh in excess of 15 pounds. A deep floating terminal rig is used to catch these fish. You can also use bait such small crabs or shrimp. While red drum can still be caught throughout the year, it is best to catch them in the fall. Using the same tactics, you can catch small school-sized drum up to 15 pounds.

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FAQ

What is the best place to fish?

Fishing near freshwater bodies is the best option. These areas offer plenty of food and water for fish.

How do you clean a fish?

There are many ways to clean a fish. One way is to take out the head and guts. Next, wash the fish with cold water. Another option is to gut the fish yourself. This involves removing the intestines from the fish and cleaning out the cavity. Finally, ask another person for help.

What should I wear while fishing?

Wear clothing that will protect you from the weather. Sunscreen, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen are all great options. Consider adding insect repellent.

Statistics

About 40 percent of all fish are freshwater species. (takemefishing.org)
It is estimated there are at least 2 million people who go fishing in California each year. (californiayachtsales.com)
To substantiate this theory, Knight attempted a systematic inquiry by considering the timing of 200 'record' catches, more than 90 percent were made during a new moon (when no moon is visible). (myfwc.com)
For most freshwater species you are most likely to target when first starting out, a reel size of 20 to 30 should be more than enough! (strikeandcatch.com)