Species gear view
Black Drum
Dead shrimp or crab on bottom near pilings; be patient and let the bite develop.
Habitats
Bridges, channels, docks, deeper holes
Best bait
Shrimp, crab, clams
Season
Winter through spring
Tide and time
Slow current near structure · Most of the day
Core Setup
Foundational fishing setup plus the required components for CastPlan's primary rig.
Core setup
Barrel swivels
A clean connection point for bottom rigs, sinker slides, and easy leader changes.
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Core setup
Inshore circle hooks
The default hook family behind most bait-first rigs in the launch catalog.
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Core setup
Small egg sinker assortment
A compact range of sinkers for structure, current, and surf adjustments.
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Fish Finder Rig
Bottom fishing with natural bait
Open Rig Guide20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader · Barrel swivels · Inshore braided main line · Inshore circle hooks · Small egg sinker assortment
Useful Extras
Other compatible options
Compatible option
30 lb structure leader
A tougher leader when pilings, rocks, or surf abrasion matter more than finesse.
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Compatible option
J hooks
An optional hook geometry only where the accepted rig guidance permits it.
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Compatible option
Rig beads
A small buffer between a sliding sinker and swivel on a Fish Finder Rig.
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Compatible option
Sinker slider
An optional sliding carrier for Fish Finder Rig weight changes.
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