Black Drum
| Black Drum | ||||
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| Pogonias cromis | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_drum | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 14 (31) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 28 (61.7) | kg (lb) | |
| Unique | up to | 48 (106) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Common | per kg | 68 |  |
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| Trophy | per kg | 82 | |
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| Unique | per kg | 100 | |
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Description
Black Drum (Pogonias cromis) are real giants among other species of their family. They can be found in the Atlantic, especially in lagoons near the East Coast of North and Central America. They can be distinguished by large scales, bulging snout and many tiny barbels on the lower jaw. The body is broad with a small hunch. Their name is descriptive of the characteristic sounds they can make. The weight of these fish can reach 50 kg (110 lb), and their length often exceeds 1.5 m (5 ft). Black Drum are long-living fish, with known specimens of about 40 years! They prefer to feed on molluscs, crustaceans and oysters.
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Recommended fishing methods and tackle
- #3/0 - #7/0