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North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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South Carolina Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Louisiana Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Mississippi Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Alabama Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Georgia Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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Maryland Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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The Red Drum, also known as Channel Bass, Redfish, Spottail Bass or simply Reds, is a game fish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Northern Mexico. The red drum is a cousin to the Black Drum, and the two species are often found in close proximity to each other, they can interbreed and form a robust hybrid, and younger fish are often indistinguishable in flavor.

Red Drum usually occur along coastal waters. Three year-old red drum typically weigh six to eight pounds. The largest one on record weighed just over 94 pounds. When they are large they are called Bull reds, although most people do not find the large ones good to eat.

Mature Red Drum spawn in near shorelines. Juvenile red drum typically inhabit bays and coastal marshes until they reach maturity between 3 and 6 years of age. They will readily accept any bait but prefer Menhaden, Shrimp, Mud Minnows and Crabs. Red Drum are relatives of the Black Drum and both make a croaking sound when in trouble.

The most distinguishing mark on the red drum is one large black spot on the upper part of the tail base. Having multiple spots is not uncommon for this fish but having no spots is extremely rare. Scientists believe that the black spot near their tail helps fool predators into attacking the red drum's tail instead of their head, allowing the red drum to escape.

Red drum are often found over sand and sandy mud bottoms in coastal waters and estuaries. They feed mainly on crustaceans, mollusks and fishes. Since they are bottom feeders, they are commonly caught with bait either on the bottom or suspended within a couple feet of the bottom. Shrimp is a typical bait that works well; squid can also be used and is less subject to bait stealing by hardhead catfish and Atlantic croakers which often frequent the same waters. There are times when the older,larger fish are more readily caught on a half or a quarter of a blue crab with the top shell removed and cut or broken to fit on a 4/0 to 9/0 hook. Baitfish such as pinfish can also be effective,along with a variety of other techniques.

A big adult drum grabs the bait, takes off with gusto, and can put up quite a fight. An unsecured rod can easily be pulled into the water. Landing these big fish on light tackle can be challenging, and since drum are primarily scent-based feeders, there is little disadvantage in using heavier line and tackle,especially in stained or deeper water. A 40-lb braided line with a comparable weight flurocarbon leader is a good compromise between castability and strength. However, big drum are frequently caught with everything from 8-lb monofiliment to 100-lb braided lines with heavy steel leaders.

An effective strategy for fishing from a boat is to select a spot with a sandy bottom or oyster bed where food is plentiful at a time of day with some tidal movement. Pier or bank fishing should target jetties, structure, or a boat channel near a rapid increase in depth and some tidal movement. Because bigger drum can make a long, strong run right after taking the bait, preventing broken line often requires a relatively light drag setting early in the fight. 

Trophy Red Drum fishing locations!!!
Your guide to great red drum fishing charters and red drum fishing locations.

These Ladies Teach Fishing on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
The negative media reports of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have caused people to overlook more-important facts. Eighty percent of the Gulf of Mexico, including many of the estuaries, the back bays, the canals, the lagoons and the bayous, are still open for fishing. Although many of the charter-boat captains have signed-up to aid in the oil spill clean-up effort with British Petroleum (BP), you’ll find a large number of boats and captains still available, especially on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and plenty of fish.

Catch Big Red Snapper Now and a Bounty of Other Fish Off Alabama's Gulf Coast
Most people never have caught a 20-pound red snapper. Even fewer have seen a 30-pound red snapper. But fishermen at Orange Beach, Alabama, catch these Goliath-sized red snapper every week during snapper season, which starts June 1. Alabama has the largest artificial-reef program in the nation with over 5,000 public reefs offshore. Although the federal government has closed portions of the Gulf Coast to fishing, Alabama's Gulf Coast is wide open.

FishGalvestonBay.com Prepares for Launch of Prime Fishing Season; Advises Booking Guide Trips Now
Captain C. R. Maher is a licensed guide who grew up fishing Galveston Bay and the surrounding areas, and works hard to hook his clients into prime trout, redfish and flounder.

The Lakes Of Idaho
Idaho is noted for its natural landscapes and many lakes One of which is Bear Lake which had stories of a lake monster dwelling in its waters

Hooked Up Fish Launches New Website to Promote its Fishing Charter Business and Help Tampa Bay Anglers Catch More Fish
Hooked Up Fish recently launched a new website to help Tampa Bay fisherman catch snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, and more with greater consistency.

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