Black Drum

Finster · #1 04-23-2006, 11:10 PM

Just came in a bit ago with this behemoth black drum. We were bass fishing when I hooked up with it. I won't have an official weight until tomorrow, but I am guessing somewhere around 100lbs.

#2 04-23-2006, 11:24 PM

Thats a big one. They have been pretty thick down here lately there are a couple of tournaments down here for black drum this time of year but they are catch and release only for the big ones can't remember the max reg. but it's not to big I think 28 or so inches.

nestorpr · #3 04-24-2006, 12:25 AM

The 2006 All-Tackle record is 113 lbs, 1 oz so I suggest you have it weighed on an IGFA certified scale ASAP just in case!

cSickNick · #4 04-24-2006, 11:14 AM

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The 2006 All-Tackle record is 113 lbs, 1 oz so I suggest you have it weighed on an IGFA certified scale ASAP just in case!

Nice fish! Pick up some extra lead sinkers and go get it weighed!

- Nick

Finster · #5 04-24-2006, 01:00 PM

Man I thought for sure I had some sort of local record beat. I would have sworn it felt more than 105lbs last night. I had it weighed this morning and it was 69.4, they usually loose 5% sitting overnight so it was around 75lbs.

I have my doubts about the edibility of it, the meat was dark and red. I have some neighbors that are going to try it.

Capt Chuck · #6 04-24-2006, 01:12 PM

What a Slob

BTW: Blood on the Gucci, it ain't no napkin Finny, it's a tarp

ScottM · #7 04-24-2006, 02:47 PM

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BTW: Blood on the Gucci, it ain't no napkin Finny, it's a tarp

No sh!t dude!! But I guess if it ain't gonna be used for covering a boat, using it as a fish wrapper is the next best thing.

Nice fish BTW. Hmm, I see Finn and Will, but where's Paula? You stuff her inside for the extra weight? [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Finster · #8 04-24-2006, 03:35 PM

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But I guess if it ain't gonna be used for covering a boat, using it as a fish wrapper is the next best thing.

I find the "Green Gucci" to be a very multifunctional asset to any fisherman/boater. After a light spay with the garden hose, bamb! right back on the vette.

And I think the half dollar scales that are stuck to it only adds to it ambiance.

Miles Offshore · #9 04-24-2006, 07:11 PM

on the eastern shore of Va. , they eat it religiously- say it taste like poke chops- there are a lot of worms close to the tail in most of em that size- here on the southside of the chesbay most people dont eat em. Although Al-B (member of CSC) loves em, or so Im told,lol. Nice blackie.

NoBones · #10 04-24-2006, 09:10 PM

Down this way there called Ghetto Snapper

See ya, Ken

BTW:Nice Fish