| Minimum | Optimum | Maximum |
| 52° | 72° | 90° |
| How | Fishing for large red drum on the Outer Banks is a delicate science. Low light levels, extremely fresh cut bait, stout surf tackle, "fish finder" rigs, and sometimes elbow to elbow competition. "Puppy" drum, smaller red drum, can be caught with a variety of tackle including lures like spoons, grubs, and metal squids. |
| With What | Cut bait, shrimp, crabs, clams. Lures mentioned above. |
| When | Late Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. |
| Where | In/near the surf |
| Why | Large red drum is probably the ultimate surf fishing catch. Smaller puppy drum are good to eat. |