The story of Warren Magruder's outstanding catch last Tuesday of the massive black drum on Belvidere Shoal has prompted several of you to share your own black drum stories and photos.
While Magruder's catch was unusual given its location--pretty far up the Chesapeake Bay--and the retired major general's age--82--other tales are out there. Join the party and add your stories.
John Schlaffer was kind enough to share his story and photo:
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As mentioned in your article, the drum occasionally are found in Eastern Bay. Three years ago mid way back into Eastern Bay, my friend and I were drifting for croaker and flounder. I had a "cocktail bait" of squid and shrimp hooked onto a flounder rig--pink skirt.
I hooked into a nice fish and first thought it was a ray, but it did not run like one. I ended up a nice drum--42 inches. We photographed it and then I released it back into the bay. It took approximately 20 minutes to nurse it in.