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Monster Black Drum
February 26, 2016 South Padre Island 1 photo
Caught and released.
Black Drum
Black Drum

Trip Summary

We had some snook action early, but we couldn't seem to keep them hooked up. Later in the day we went sight casting for the monster black drum. Hooked 2, but only landed 1. 37" and just under 30lbs. Caught on 10lb test. Fish fought for just over 45min.
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Paco Hinojosa
South-padre-island, Texas, United States
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