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renko
07-24-2013, 06:39 PM
Today I hit the Stones River in the Boro trying for bass for a few hours. The water level is down again but the water is still a little murky. I didn't catch any bass but had a nice surprise anyways. This nice 32" Freshwater Drum. I've never actually caught one, but I have seen them swimming around and assumed they were just bottom feeders. I never expected one to slam a crank bait! (KVD 1.0 Sexy Shad pattern). I took a pic and back he went. Anyways, a great fight on 8 lb. line and a good day!
Jmmiller33
07-24-2013, 09:22 PM
That's one heckuva fish even if it isn't what you were targeting! And having a good time is what its all about anyway. I always get a kick when they slam skipjack or shad while I'm catfishin!
agelesssone
07-24-2013, 09:28 PM
We've caught them on all kinds of crankbaits, swimbaits, live bait, nightcrawlers, etc.They are very opportunistic feeders and ALWAYS give up a very good fight.

But I have never caught one that big!Must have given you quite a tussle.
browntrout
07-24-2013, 09:30 PM
That there is a nice "Tennessee Smallmouth". I bet he was fun to catch.

Roy
SAMBOLIE
07-25-2013, 04:49 AM
We've caught them on all kinds of crankbaits, swimbaits, live bait, nightcrawlers, etc.They are very opportunistic feeders and ALWAYS give up a very good fight.

But I have never caught one that big!Must have given you quite a tussle.

Merv, Was that recipe that you gave me at the outing for Drum or Carp? Can't remember.
Travis C.
07-25-2013, 08:11 AM
Nice drum. I caught a big one not too long ago and it towed the boat around in circles.
txnative
07-25-2013, 08:34 AM
Nice drum. I caught a big one not too long ago and it towed the boat around in circles.

And ruined my nap !!!


Chris
Tightlines
07-25-2013, 08:47 AM
I got into the drums below KY Dam this past Saturday... Hoping to find Bass, but the drums were stacked in there. We must have caught 40 before wearing us out. They loved the green sample CM that Alpha provided at the gathering. Caught on 4# CrappieMaxx with 8' UL and a telescopic dip net. Can you say FUN! Thanks again Alpha!3713371437153716
chaseasl
07-25-2013, 12:36 PM
They are fun to catch
nomad60
07-25-2013, 02:01 PM
That is a huge drum, bet it was fun to catch...and it there any fish that won't hit a TM or CM?
Jmmiller33
07-25-2013, 03:23 PM
That is a huge drum, bet it was fun to catch...and it there any fish that won't hit a TM or CM?

Dead one?
nomad60
07-25-2013, 04:53 PM
LOL you may be right!

That should have been "is there" but you knew that :)
jaysouth
07-25-2013, 05:56 PM
And ruined my nap !!!


Chris


You could photoshop the nose on that thing and call it a Tennessee black Bass.
creekcrappie
07-28-2013, 04:10 PM
We've caught them on all kinds of crankbaits, swimbaits, live bait, nightcrawlers, etc.They are very opportunistic feeders and ALWAYS give up a very good fight.

But I have never caught one that big!Must have given you quite a tussle.

My brother caught one on a spinnerbait. I caught one on a trout magnet.