FRANK & FRAN’S HATTERAS STYLE DRUM RIG

AKA FISH FINDER RIG

One question we often get asked is what is the best surf fishing rig to use for drum fishing. One type of rig we prefer is a drum rig also known as a fish finder rig to catch puppy, yearling and old drum. We have pre-built rigs making it easy for you to try your hand at Hatteras surf fishing for drum. They can be purchased in the shop or online at https://hatteras-island.com/f-f-circle-hook-drum-slider-rig-2-pack/.

Place a bead on the shock leader, slide the sinker slide onto the shock leader, tie the snelled hook to the shock leader using a uni knot.

1. Snelled Circle Hook
2. Optional beads - to help protect your knots
3. Barrel Swivel
4. Sinker Slide with McMahon or Coastlock Snap
5. Pyramid Sinker

Add fresh mullet, spot, bunker (menhaden) or tuna belly to the hook. Clip a sinker to the sinker slide. The size of the sinker depends on how rough the surf is when you are fishing. You want to use the least amount of weight possible that keeps your bait in place once casted. There is one exception, if you are fishing in the “conga line” at Cape Point, you will want to go with an 8 oz. sinker so that all anglers are drifting at the same rate.