Shi Drum Fishing
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About Shi Drum fishing
Shi Drum (Umbrina cirrosa) are Mediterranean’s distinctive bottom-dwelling fish. This member of the Drum family gets its name from the low drumming sound it makes with its swim bladder.
Local anglers also call them Corb, Gurbell, or Sea Crow. You’ll find them hugging sandy and rocky seafloors from the Bay of Biscay through the Mediterranean and into the Black Sea. It has long been prized on dinner tables in Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.
How Big?
Most Shi Drum that anglers land weigh between 2 and 7 lbs, with a common length around 16 inches. The species can grow much larger, though. The maximum documented weight is 24 lb, 8 oz.
When and Where
Shi Drum range through the eastern Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay to southern Morocco, throughout the Mediterranean, and into the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. There are records of the species being native to more than 30 countries and territories, including Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Spain, France, Tunisia, and Egypt.
In the Mediterranean, Shi Drum are generally most productive to target from late summer through fall, with August to November often offering the best fishing as the species feeds actively after spawning.
How to Catch Shi Drum
Shi Drum are predators that hunt over sand and rocky bottoms. Bottom fishing with a leger or paternoster rig is the standard approach, whether you’re casting from a jetty, a rocky shoreline, or a boat. Light to medium tackle handles most fish with ease.
Natural baits like shrimp, crab, squid, and worms all work well, since they mirror what Shi Drum hunt naturally. Keep your bait still and close to the bottom for the best results.
Because the IUCN lists the species as Vulnerable, many anglers now practice catch and release to help the population recover.
Good to Eat?
Yes! Shi Drum has firm, white flesh that’s long been considered a delicacy around the Mediterranean. Just keep its Vulnerable conservation status in mind. Check local size and bag limits, and consider releasing larger, breeding-age fish when you can.
NOTE: Fish illustration was created using reference material by Sonia Rivero Domínguez.
Techniques
Shi Drum (Umbrina cirrosa) are Mediterranean’s distinctive bottom-dwelling fish. This member of the Drum family gets its name from the low drumming sound it makes with its swim bladder.
Local anglers also call them Corb, Gurbell, or Sea Crow. You’ll find them hugging sandy and rocky seafloors from the Bay of Biscay through the Mediterranean and into the Black Sea. It has long been prized on dinner tables in Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.
How Big?
Most Shi Drum that anglers land weigh between 2 and 7 lbs, with a common length around 16 inches. The species can grow much larger, though. The maximum documented weight is 24 lb, 8 oz.
When and Where
Shi Drum range through the eastern Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay to southern Morocco, throughout the Mediterranean, and into the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. There are records of the species being native to more than 30 countries and territories, including Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Spain, France, Tunisia, and Egypt.
In the Mediterranean, Shi Drum are generally most productive to target from late summer through fall, with August to November often offering the best fishing as the species feeds actively after spawning.
How to Catch Shi Drum
Shi Drum are predators that hunt over sand and rocky bottoms. Bottom fishing with a leger or paternoster rig is the standard approach, whether you’re casting from a jetty, a rocky shoreline, or a boat. Light to medium tackle handles most fish with ease.
Natural baits like shrimp, crab, squid, and worms all work well, since they mirror what Shi Drum hunt naturally. Keep your bait still and close to the bottom for the best results.
Because the IUCN lists the species as Vulnerable, many anglers now practice catch and release to help the population recover.
Good to Eat?
Yes! Shi Drum has firm, white flesh that’s long been considered a delicacy around the Mediterranean. Just keep its Vulnerable conservation status in mind. Check local size and bag limits, and consider releasing larger, breeding-age fish when you can.
NOTE: Fish illustration was created using reference material by Sonia Rivero Domínguez.