First, picture this: a fish that can weigh over 100 pounds. It has a massive, blunt head and chin whiskers that make it look like a grumpy old man. These aren’t just for show—they help it root around in the mud for food. Mud. That’s its job. And it’s surprisingly good at it.
Black drum are cousins to the redfish, but they’re the goofy, less-attractive relative. They hang out in brackish bays and near oyster reefs. They’re also noisy. Seriously, they make a drumming sound by vibrating their swim bladder. That’s how they got the name. It’s like having a tiny underwater bass player.
