This is the most thorough and well constructed fishing tutorial I’ve ever watched! I’m an environmental scientist in South Carolina and recently my brother-in-laws were asking me about the fish they just caught - a freshwater drum. I’ve never targeted them before and had little information to offer other than the basics. I shared this video with them and saved myself for future reference, so thanks!
I stumbled upon this technique a couple years back, so happy to see Shawn talk about blade baits for drum. They almost always work if you see one to target. Tight lines!!
Love your method!!!! I usually catch alot by trolling crankbaits on my kayak out here on Lake Michigan.I definitely need to try your method.My method is a GREAT WORKOUT but yours will be great when I need to take a break and STILL be ON THE FISH.😎 Thank you for sharing.🤗
Blade Baits work year round if you can locate the fish without spooking them!... Ned rigs are also particularly deadly in clear water... I fished a B.A.S.S. Tournament last year on Lake Eerie and caught close to 50 drum on a ned Gobie! I'd imagine that Lake Michigan is similar...
Nice! We were out Drum fishing last week again and they are biting! - It's almost done though - water temps are moving up and they'll be headed shallow soon
I have never personally eaten them... but there are lots of videos on UA-cam about it... I've heard you should stick with the smaller fish... another user down further in the comments also suggested cutting off any red colored meat, which I believe! as I've done that with other species and it makes all the difference!
They are quite delicious fish too they are just like redfish but i would keep them under 7 pounds and make sure to cut the red meat out these are great fish i hope more people apperciated them
Thanks for the tip! We didn't film a cooking episode on these because I heard mixed results... I may have to try it now! - What is your favorite way to cook them?
I have an XPRESS DVX 175 with 150HP - Xpress doesn't make the full console anymore but you can still find them on the market out in WI area... It's a tournament Walleye boat - loads of fun!
I have not tried them myself... I've heard mixed reviews in my online searching... I don't think you'd want to eat one of the big ones but perhaps when you catch the smaller ones during the summer that would make better table fare...
I got to experience this for the first time yesterday. So much fun.
This is the most thorough and well constructed fishing tutorial I’ve ever watched! I’m an environmental scientist in South Carolina and recently my brother-in-laws were asking me about the fish they just caught - a freshwater drum. I’ve never targeted them before and had little information to offer other than the basics. I shared this video with them and saved myself for future reference, so thanks!
Thank you....
That's an interesting way to catch drum. I like it guys
I stumbled upon this technique a couple years back, so happy to see Shawn talk about blade baits for drum. They almost always work if you see one to target. Tight lines!!
Great content. Great editing. Really fun to watch. Those are absolute tanks of fish.
You do an awesome job with these videos. Great content and better production than any fishing vids I've seen. Hope you keep it up. PS I'm in VT too
Thanks!
Love your method!!!! I usually catch alot by trolling crankbaits on my kayak out here on Lake Michigan.I definitely need to try your method.My method is a GREAT WORKOUT but yours will be great when I need to take a break and STILL be ON THE FISH.😎 Thank you for sharing.🤗
Blade Baits work year round if you can locate the fish without spooking them!... Ned rigs are also particularly deadly in clear water... I fished a B.A.S.S. Tournament last year on Lake Eerie and caught close to 50 drum on a ned Gobie! I'd imagine that Lake Michigan is similar...
So I caught this thing on a crankbait and I had no clue what it was. It was a HOG. and a very fun fight.
Fantastic video my man! I wanna get in on this!
Great video, I'm in Salisbury, VT
Nice! We were out Drum fishing last week again and they are biting! - It's almost done though - water temps are moving up and they'll be headed shallow soon
Correction as he weighed it on a certified scale and it was 20.2 so mine must have been about 19 lbs, lots of fun to catch!
Very good video enjoyed it are they good to eat ?? never seen one never heard of one but looking forward to watching more of your videos
I have never personally eaten them... but there are lots of videos on UA-cam about it... I've heard you should stick with the smaller fish... another user down further in the comments also suggested cutting off any red colored meat, which I believe! as I've done that with other species and it makes all the difference!
What's the rule on keeping these? I can't find them on the list but i dont wanna assume its a cull fish without asking.
Subbed!! Im in new haven!! Try bristol pond its full of beautiful bass crappie and norther pike!
Thanks for the tip... Do you Ice fish them there?
They are quite delicious fish too they are just like redfish but i would keep them under 7 pounds and make sure to cut the red meat out these are great fish i hope more people apperciated them
Thanks for the tip! We didn't film a cooking episode on these because I heard mixed results... I may have to try it now! - What is your favorite way to cook them?
@@VermontMasterAnglers can't go wrong fried in corn meal or flour but if u want the gulf coast feel blakened in a pan is A1
Make sure you cut all the fat off the meat and as was previously mentioned remove that red flesh and you have a very delicious cut of fish.
I live in upstate NY.can some one tell me if they are native to this area?
They are native to Lake Champlain
I’m from upstate too I used to catch them in a bay trolling crank baits I want to try again but it’s been like 8 years idk if it’s still good
My pb is 18.3 pounds, buddy got one 19.5!
Nice! They sure are a blast to reel in!
What boat is being used in this video?
I have an XPRESS DVX 175 with 150HP - Xpress doesn't make the full console anymore but you can still find them on the market out in WI area... It's a tournament Walleye boat - loads of fun!
Question: How do they taste? Do you enjoy eating freshwater drum?
I have not tried them myself... I've heard mixed reviews in my online searching... I don't think you'd want to eat one of the big ones but perhaps when you catch the smaller ones during the summer that would make better table fare...
Ok… cool video but are you sure you're not a Leprechaun?
Hahahaha thought that immediately and looked for this comment
Watch your mouth
I can neither confirm nor deny this....