Freshwater Drumming
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Got out yesterday on the 4th for about 3 1/2 hrs. Hit a stretch of river close to home and was on some fish in two cast. First fish to hand was a skipjack, ” Tennessee Tarpon”, tons of fun on the fly. Couple cast later hooked and landed another one. Then I decided to move downstream about 50 yards, that bend in the river was starting to get crowded with spin fishers and kids. Once I was away from the crowd I spotted what I though were about 20 golden carp in crystal clear 12 inch water. I tyed on a crazy Charlie and began stalking them. After an hour and a half I had three takes then spits and finally a solid hook up. When I got the fish to hand I then realized it was a freshwater Drum! What a rush! My first freshwater drum on the fly!
Billy,
I use ” rope flies”. No hook. The fly is tyed using fine nylon rope. The fibers are tyed to the hook shank along with flash, tinsel, ect, and eyes are applied. Then bend and barb end are cut off. A very effective fly in 3 to 6 inch lengths. Fly removal involves a prop stick for keeping the gars mouth open and hemastats to pull the fibers out of the teeth. Try it out and good luck to you.
My cousin Jacob doesn’t always wear a moustache, but when he does, he catches freshwater drum…
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Very nice drum Zach! Saw some at least that size that day, but no takers. I’ve realized that I need to sharpen my hooks before my next drum stalking, very tough mouths.
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