Almost passed out LMAO....on these comments
i am sure everyone has their reason too fish for them. i would bet their number one reason is because it just might be the biggest fish they catch all year!
i really never target them but if i catch some 15 to 18" they are better eating than redfish, anything over 18" i'll toss back & they do put up a good fight.
They're a challenge to catch, wading w/ artys, plus the 15-18" are some good eat'n. For a fresh fish dinner, I'll take em over reds or trout.
simple......easy to catch and anything between 15" and 18" tastes better than a redfish or trout
I target them once or twice a year. During the spring run if temps are mild it's great fun for the family or group. They fight hard on light tackle and if you find some small ones or pick up some sheepshead as a bonus you've got some great eating. I've caught some large sheepshead while targeting drum and they're top notch.
so after reading all your replies. I have never caught one or tried. When and where are the best times and places to targer them? Plus what do you use to catch them?
I like to mix up the species and fishing methods to keep things fresh. It is almost time to anchor up and toss out some bait which I only do when targeting the big uglies....they should start running any day now in the corpus area.