![]() ![]() where their endearing qualities have gained some traction among pockets of locals, they are commonly referred to as “gaspergou” (or “gaspers,” or “gous”), attributed to French, casse-burgeau, “to break a clam. They are tough fighters on the line, and according to most, are not great for eating, although some disagree. They are the only North American fish that inhabits freshwater its entire life. In parts of Cajun country and the southern U.S. Freshwater drum fish, Aplodinotus grunniens, are a native, freshwater fish with the greatest range of any fish in North America. In northern regions, they are commonly called “sheepshead,” an erroneous comparison to a somewhat similar marine fish, actually named sheepshead. While closely related and similar in appearance to the revered red drum (aka redfish), a designated game fish found all along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, freshwater drum are typically considered “rough fish.” They’re found up and down the eastern half of North America, from southern Saskatchewan to the Gulf Coast, and stretching into Central America. But, they are the only species in this group that exclusively lives in freshwater. Freshwater drum ( Aplodinotus grunniens) belong to the Sciaenidae or drum and croaker family. Leave it to cook through for a few more minutes. A bottom feeder, drum prey on aquatic insects. Season the fillets with the standard salt and pepper mix while also adding some paprika, garlic, basil, and cayenne. White drum, on the other hand, are much smaller and can be as small as an inch or less. They can grow up to 3 feet in length and weigh as much as 1,000 pounds. The best way to tell the difference between red and white drum is by the size of the drum. My party of 5 caught about 100 good size fish last. Fish on the bottom in deeper pools in rivers or on drop-offs and points in Buggs Island Lake. Larger red drum fish have a robust fishy flavor that is better for eating than the younger fish. While disregarded across most of their range, drum are unique and ecologically important in their own right. Does anyone enjoy catching Drum The Saginaw River has to be considered a World Class Drum fishery. ![]()
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