How To Find & Catch Black Drum Around Bridges & Piers

This is just a small clip from Capt. Peter Deeks’ upcoming course, The Underwater World of Inshore Saltwater Fish releasing on May 27th.

Most anglers have never seen footage of black drum like this before.

In this short preview from the full course, you’ll see how black drum actually position around bridges and pilings, how they feed along the bottom, and why small bait placement adjustments can make a huge difference when fishing bridges and piers.

And this is only scratching the surface.

The full course is loaded with underwater and drone footage showing how inshore saltwater fish truly behave around structure, current, bait, and changing conditions.

FULL Course Launching May 27th (Current VIP & LIFER Members Get FREE Access)

This full course officially launches on May 27th, and all current VIP and LIFER members will automatically get FREE access the moment it goes live.

Inside, Captain Peter Deeks goes DEEP into what inshore saltwater fish are actually doing below the surface around:

• Inlets & Passes
• Bridges & Piers
• Flats
• Open Water Structure
• Shoreline Structure

If this preview blew your mind a little… just wait until you see the full thing!

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Where Do Black Drum Position Around Bridges & Piers?

One of the biggest takeaways from this footage is just how tight black drum stay to the bases of bridge pilings and heavy structure.

A lot of anglers are fishing too far away from the pilings entirely…

Or too high in the water column.

Capt. Peter shows how these fish are often glued to the bottom right beside the structure.

Why Is Bottom Presentation So Important For Black Drum?

Black drum are bottom feeders.

In this footage, you can clearly see how they move along muddy and shelly bottom looking for crabs, oysters, clams, and other food sources.

That’s why keeping your bait pinned to the bottom is such a huge deal around bridges and piers.

What Baits Work Best For Big Black Drum?

Capt. Peter explains that bigger baits often help target bigger fish.

Half blue crabs are one of the best options for giant drum, while shrimp can sometimes attract smaller fish like catfish and sheepshead before the drum get to it.

Why Do Some Bridge Pilings Hold Fish While Others Don’t?

One interesting point from this lesson is how active you need to stay when targeting black drum.

If you’re not getting bites near a section of pilings…

There’s a good chance the fish simply aren’t there.

Moving to another stretch of structure can make a huge difference.

How Do Giant Schools Of Black Drum Behave?

The underwater footage also shows the difference between isolated fish sitting near pilings and giant migrating schools moving through deeper water near bridges.

These schools can become extremely aggressive and competitive when feeding.

Final Thoughts

Watching black drum underwater completely changes the way you think about fishing bridges and piers.

And this short clip is only a tiny sample of what’s included in Capt. Peter Deeks’ upcoming course, The Underwater World of Inshore Saltwater Fish releasing May 27th.