The black drum is the largest of the drum family. It is very powerful because of its size and broad shoulders. Black drum in the 30 pound range are common and they can exceed 100 pounds. These fish are found on the Atlantic Coast and along the Gulf Coast.
Black Drum Fishing in the Outer Banks, NC Area
Black drum can be found in the inshore waters around the Outer Banks, NC. Plenty of anglers target them with a variety of live and cut baits, however, for many anglers, they will catch black drum while fishing inshore for redfish and sea trout.
Black Drum Fishing Tips
Spring and fall are popular times to target black drum because they head into the bays and inlets to spawn. They feed on the bottom and some of the best baits are clams and crabs.
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