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Fishing Species

Red Drum Fish Species Information

Red Drum

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Sciaenops ocellatus
Other Fish Name: Channel Bass, Redfish, Spottail Bass, Reds
Regions Fished:
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: They will readily accept any bait but prefer Menhaden, Shrimp, Mud Minnows and crabs. Red Drum are relatives of the Black Drum and both make a croaking sound when in trouble.