Was talking with someone the other day and this was mentioned. I seem to remember catching a few decent black drum on live shrimp once upon a time, and not that I'm in complete disagreement with the person who told me this, but it does kinda strike me as odd. Anyway, just seeing if it's common knowledge and I'm just out of the loop.
2007-07-27 00:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by gimmenamenow 7 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
That's what I thought, just cuz they don't eat a lot of fish doesn't necessarily mean they don't eat anything alive... silly people trying to lie to me, I guess it's a good thing I know better and have a support team. ;)
2007-07-28 01:44:18 · update #1
You are correct. I've caught black drum on live shrimp and live finger-mullet as well. That guy knows not of what he speaks.
2007-07-27 00:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
For Black Drum, the preferred baits include peeler crabs, shrimp and sea clams. They will also take hard crabs and chowder clams but not as readily. They will occasionally hit artificial baits particularly bucktails.
You out of the loop? Highly unlikely!
2007-07-27 10:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by exert-7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Gov web site, Black drums don't eat fish. Only shrimp, crabs and shellfish.
2007-07-27 02:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black drum will eat live shrimp
the red and black drum have the same diet
and have even caught black drum on lures
2007-07-30 04:07:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sef Castillo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Drum do eat live bait , shrimp, crabs and occasionally a finger mullet
2007-07-27 05:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there is the fresh water drum that does eat fish, mollusks, and whatever else it can find to eat.
2007-07-27 06:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by Don S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋