The lumpy seas that we have been experiencing lately have provided perfect conditions for targeting rock blackfish more commonly known as black drummer.
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Waves continually pounding rocky headlands loosen shellfish, kelp and sea cabbage which are washed into the surging white water.
It is in this washing machine that drummer feed before charging back to their underwater cave.
To catch a drummer is not an easy exercise as rock fishing requires extra preparation.
Wearing a life jacket is a must along with suitable non-slip footwear.
A stout rod, the longer the better, is necessary to do battle with this mighty scrapper.
I use line no lighter than 10kg to a 2/0 hook.
Selection of the correct sinker size is vital.
Too heave and you hook Australia, too light and you will feed the seagulls.
What's needed is a lead weight that will hold your bait at around mid-water depth which will depend on the conditions.
The best bait is a fat prawn followed by fresh or salted cunjevoi.
Drummer love bread which can be used as berley or bait.
Once hooked you are in for a mighty battle as drummer are not keen to leave the water.
Lock up your reel and - hang on!
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