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lingding

09-23-2025 12:09 PM

Playing the DRUM!!!

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There are still some big black Drum in Raritan Bay. Fun to catch! I let this jumbo go.

wyldbillnj

09-23-2025 12:25 PM

Re: Playing the DRUM!!!

They are fantastic to catch! This time of year on crabs...omg. They'll take you to task.

bulletbob

09-23-2025 03:31 PM

Re: Playing the DRUM!!!

What is the MO for catching Black Drum in the bay?,, Anchoring and fishing bottom with whole clams?, whole crabs?... do you chum??.. I will never get down there to do it, but I'm sure a few guys would like to know...bob

lingding

09-25-2025 06:22 PM

Re: Playing the DRUM!!!

I'm no expert, but if you can find some rough bottom -15 feet of water and drop a bunch of crushed clams and muscles, you may attract one of the fine fighters. Fish whole salted clam with a striper hook -fish finder rig and 3 foot leader on the bottom. Good luck !

the directa

09-27-2025 06:35 AM

Re: Playing the DRUM!!!

Same as above with crushed green crab , circle hook and rod in rod holder , just wait for the bend and reel

Gerry Zagorski

09-27-2025 09:48 AM

Re: Playing the DRUM!!!

Great catch and some good tips too!!

Dclark2

09-27-2025 06:42 PM

Re: Playing the DRUM!!!

The first time I went on my friends boat for them I couldn't belive the sounds from under the boat. Thats why they call them drum ........

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