Two rod and reel combos were used. The
first combo featured a
Shimano
20N Torsa reel on a
6'6" Trevala rod rated for 50-100lb (model TVC66-MH).
This outfit is typically used for butterfly jigging but, is also a
great outfit for Black Drum. The reel is incredibly powerful an
perfect to dealing with these flat bodied fish in a strong current.
The rod is sensitive enough to show even the softest pickups which
Black Drum are notorious for!The second combo
featured a
Shimano
Torium 20 reel on a
Tallus conventional rod (model
TLC-70MHA). This is a
very versatile conventional outfit and is perfect for nearly all northeast
black drum and striped bass fishing applications when targeting trophy
size fish.
Both outfits were reel loaded with
50lb
Berkley Big Game Braid which is attached to a 5ft length of
50lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a
Mustad Rolling Swivel.
The rig featured a 2-6oz egg sinker threaded above
the swivel. The rig waas completed with an
8/0
Mustad Ultrapoint Beak Bait style hook. This is an incredibly
sharp hook and is the most effective hook when using large live baits,
whole dead baits, or chunk baits. The clam baits soaked in
Mustad
Activate Bait Enhancer which made a big difference when the tide
slowed and the fish became very finicky.
