Are BIG BLACK DRUM really nasty to eat? Taste test! *Catch, Clean, Cook*

[@andyprice4696]

Man, I am glad to see people testing new stuff and pushing the norms. I caught a big black drum when I was in the bay last time and was told to throw him back. They aren’t any good to eat. Shit…. That looked pretty good to me. I’m keeping the next one.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

People love to just repeat what they have heard without any first hand knowledge. 🤙🏽

[@keithwest6859]

Super enjoyed the video. Thanks for the catch and cook.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🏽

[@rslack78]

I can tell you those size black drum are really good. I have only kept one that was 39 inches and around 60lbs. It no longer has that flakey texture. It was more like a really tender pork chop. No worms in it either and was caught in Indian River Lagoon. I have kept several in the 24 to 32 inch range and they were delicious and still had those big flakes.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome! I’ve caught several that were 50-60 but always let them go

[@ThorDaGoat]

What is the correct and safe way to eat the big ones? I’m scared of eating worms by accident

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@ThorDaGoat you can see them but even if you accidentally ate one the are harmless to humans

[@arthurledezma9003]

That sound, when it hit the grill!!! Citrusy, garlic-butter taste is thee best! Sprinkle a little pepper to taste, add some bacon…I mean veggies and it’s on! Must have Ian’s cup! Thank you for sharing y’all. God bless!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Works great on any fish too

[@capefearalive]

I've ate them plenty of times. Taste like a sheepshead to me. However, I've never grilled one. That looks delicious. Definitely going to try your marinade. Great video!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I just made it up on the fly but it was really good. Thx

[@johnsheetz6639]

Yeah I'm a deep-fried man. And then worms tastes just like fish if you cook them right.

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

Nice eating fish, we have been eating them for years up here on the old Bay. As long as they are about that size .You did it again Tug, you made me hungry.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir thank you

[@jonpeterson1614]

Tug stuff. My favorite videos. Thanks for posting again bud!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

More to come!

[@samnorman5594]

Ian you made that fish look so good. I will try your recipe. When I catch those puppy drum at Horseshoe, I eat it Sashimi style and it is delicious. Thank you for all the good video's. Good bless, Sammy

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s awesome I need to try one raw

[@Salty80556]

Forgot to add, great show. Love the balanced, great life you are leading. Keep it up, Skipper

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@someonewhocares5712]

Thanks buddy. Looks delish. Thanks again for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the support man!

[@royrostjr1352]

Beautiful looking family fish 🐟looking delicious 😋

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you so much

[@ERICWAGNERSLUCID]

Great kids can only come from great parents! My daughter was 14 yesterday, she’s 19 today … treasure the hours my new favorite KZbiners!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Haha very true! Thanks you so much

[@kraemersfishing4336]

My sons and I just got back from a fishing trip to the Everglades. My buddies, all the kids and I were watching your videos at night while eating dinner in the camper lol. Really great videos! Was excited when I saw this one come out. Keep them coming!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you that’s awesome. I haven’t been down to flamingo in a few years. Some great trips there.

[@kraemersfishing4336]

@@TugTrashOutdoors It was a great time. We fished alligator alley, holiday park and Okeechobee. All the boys had a blast with the oscars.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@kraemersfishing4336 I haven’t fished alligator ally yet but it is on my bucket list!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Tug! Too funny. Bianca’s like shovelling in her 4th bite and Crystal is like “seriously, is it any good?” Lol umm, yeah. That looked so good. I think I’ll go cook my Nova Scotia lobster with your citrus marinade. Yum

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank sounds amazing

[@randallkirby8607]

Your doing a great job. Keeping it real that's what keeps us watching.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate that 🤙🏽

[@chriss.6831]

I lived off of Assisi for years in Mayport! Just around the corner from the Bait & Tackle shop

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Get little area

[@tomgensel4134]

You got it, I'll keep watchin 👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man

[@danlowery5552]

Good Morning Tug Well I went with the old stories myself. black drum has worms !! Boy look at what I miss out on. The meat look thick and nice white. well that tells you don't believe what you hear. The Drum look about 28" to 32" is that about right Tug ! Maybe the smaller Drum don't get worms till they are big. I've always let them go. Now you got me going ! next one I caught I'll take it home. Thanks for tips this week. I work with a project with Gitmo. You said your down there soon. It's getting Bigger and Full. 😉😉 That's all am saying on Here. 😉. Hey like always Tug Thank you for bringing us along. Be Bless and see you on next one.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

29” yes. Look for me in GTMO!

[@bencartrett4867]

Black Drum is one of my favorites. But I will try it grilled next one I catch. It's great pan seared in butter seasoned like you like. Great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I’m sure it is! We do on the half shell a lot too

[@randallolson7554]

Love the channel, loved the show. I really like your format, so fishing / hunting but alot of cooking and eating. yes eating and reviews for the food you have harvested. Cheers from Racine WI.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@karinbrantner3081]

Smart move Crystal, I would have back up tails too!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@randyruney5704]

Thanks. Great video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Black Drum are delicious, but I've always heard the big ones get worms, doesn't look like the case here. Perhaps the odds are greater they will have worms as the get bigger. I might have to try this on a big ugly. People told me for years that Jack Crevalle weren't good until I pan seared some and found out different.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy, nice drum!

[@NoleFan74]

Awesome bud! I've eaten plenty of puppy drums and have always liked them. I've never eaten one that big, but it looked amazing! Guarantee you could sell it for $35 in a restaurant and people would rave. I'm a pretty firm believer that anything in the ocean tastes good if you know how to care for and prepare it correctly.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir! Thanks

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! And all your support!!!

[@davidsawchak1330]

I like the fact that you are willing to try things that other people don't like! Loving the videos keep up the awesome content!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

People a far too willing to just take someone else word for something and never see for themselves

[@lewislambert2141]

Another great video. When we were spearfishing alot my buddy would shoot the black drum and trade them to the roadside vegetable stand for veggies. I've eaten them, they are definitely doable. Thanks so much for sharing, love your family!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Not a horrible trade!

[@Bully904]

Aahhh good ole Blount Island. I’m a longshoreman that works on that dock. See you guys all the time. I also fish that river and surrounding creeks. Great video man!!! 💪🏾

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome come say hello next time we are at the dock

[@raylewis3073]

One of my favorite fish and I catch a lot of red drum and red snapper I keep smaller ones to fry whole delicious 🎉

[@aquamerle]

I caught one around that size on the East mouth of the Haulover Canal in the Mosquito Lagoon after getting skunked on Reds and pretty much anything else the whole trip. Since our fishing trips include at least one self caught dinner with Blackeye Peas and Cheese Grits, I kept it and filleted it out. First time for me. I blackened it in HOT cast iron and my wife Judy and I now prefer Black Drum over Redfish although only slightly. We enjoy your videos. You all ever fish Pellicer Creek? We live 150 miles South but we fish Tomoka a few times a year and I see Pellicer on my charts and it makes me wonder if it might be worth checking out. Keep on keeping on. Cheers Bud.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I have had some really fun times fishing down in Haulover! Krystal caught here personal best black drum there. As for the creek mentioned definitely worth fishing but it is very shallow and takes some local knowledge to navigate so just go slow at first.

[@ronaldstewart6332]

Fished everywhere in Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, and Haulover canal...caught everything except a black drum...at night in kayak you can actually hear/feel their rumble...saw a pic from 1990's where a dude caught an 80lb one in Titusville marina!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Krystal caught on that was probably 50lbs in haul-over!

[@ronaldstewart6332]

@@TugTrashOutdoors Awesome!!

[@peterparsons7141]

That looked very good. I believe the end quality has a lot to do with handling the fish long before it gets to the table. The size of the fish, how long before it gets cleaned, was it transported on ice. I’ve also found that I think it’s better to let the cleaned fish rest for 12 hours before table preparation. Do some testing and You might find some fish are better after letting them rest, clean, dry, covered, refrigerated. That drum looked perfect, so a lot had to do with the way it was handled ! Good vid.

[@jasonmcbride4331]

I caught 3 nice drum last week in NC . They are in the freezer waiting on me to eat them .. We caught 7 all together no worms ! Just may try your recipe.. Stay safe & Godbless..

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Nice!! Thanks

[@jayconway2939]

The fish and everything looks amazing

[@sidneyevans2166]

Just getting into your vids man, fellow Floridian. Keep up the great work!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@briansutube]

Im enjoyn the vids man! You a natural.. keep it up 👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate that!

[@jamesconley6715]

Keep it up with the great videos

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, will do!

[@shoresharp8349]

Black drum fried ribs are good!!! On the Chesapeake tons of people eat the big ones, and even cut out the ribs and fry them.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I got to try that!

[@moblack5883]

Hmmm you might be on to something. Can’t be any different from smoking tough pork ribs.

[@elizabethbaker2993]

Great video guys!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@streamingwithangelo3793]

that lobster story with crystal is sooo funny!!

[@EricSmith-mu1oe]

Another great video! Definitely keeping my next black drum

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Worth a try!

[@shaneyoung0557]

Your videos are great! Doing an awesome job. Take care.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@fishhead6214]

Looks real good !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@scottw1287]

Wow thanks for sharing. I might have to try your recipe and one of them big ugly’s soon 🤘🤘

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Please do! Thanks

[@Oedk1]

Off the back, I could say that that fish is awesome. I eat it all the time so many ways to make it.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir!

[@craigortman4759]

We caught a pretty large one before and we thought it tasted great. Awesome video. Thanks.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That is awesome!

[@pbm9cje2n]

Not even kidding, just caught 3 nice drum in the surf today and was gonna see if you had a recipie for them and boom, here you is coming in clutch

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome man! Enjoy

[@Freedom2219]

Good looking meal

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thx!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Thanks for sharing the marinade recipe! 👍👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@TugTrashOutdoors 👍👍

[@jashenfelter]

Last year I was fishing with my buddy and his kids one of his kids caught one and we ate it. I didn’t think it was too bad. Nice job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@mikealguire6342]

We used to go fish for them every weekend. And catch. 60-80lb drum often. They are fun to catch

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Definitely

[@terrywebb4563]

I've caught bream that had worms in em. As you figured I didn't eat them.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Definitely

[@hurricanebell174]

Had a great time with you Ian, more to come soon!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir!

[@michellemorgan6295]

Awesome video you can tell them don’t knock it till you try it

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Exactly!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Cool video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thx

[@nobracobra]

sooo glad to see your sub numbers increasing... must mean sumsin... tyfs

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I am blessed

[@steveperry-d3q]

I injoy all the marinades you come up with have tryed a couple very good keep it comeing injoy you all GA

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@saenole66]

I have eaten many smaller black drum and i like them. Very close to redfish taste to me. I love your hometown. I put on a very successful convention at the Casa Monica Hotel. The staff and food was excellent. My daughter was married at the beautiful Embassy Suites on the beach. Wedding was beautiful, regrettably marriage wasn’t so great. Really enjoy your videos. Bianca is so cute.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It is a great place to live. Unfortunately like anywhere in Florida it’s going too fast.

[@saenole66]

@@TugTrashOutdoors , you are so right. That’s why in 1992 I moved from my hometown of Miami to Tallahassee, so that my kids could grow up in a smaller more family friendly place. I missed the fishing in the Keys and Bahamas but the big city was out if control.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@saenole66 I grew up in south FL too. I’ve done some fishing down at bald point and ockalocknee Bay Area too. I will probably move to the gulf coast and Bianca gets out of school. Less people

[@saenole66]

@@TugTrashOutdoors , it is really like old Florida at Panacea, Carrabelle and Alligator Point. I would love to meet you, Crystal and Bianca if you visit up here. My son, a Marine aviator is getting married next Saturday in Jax Beach. A dress blue Marine ceremony, shouldbe cool.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@saenole66 congratulations to you and your son!

[@scottphillips3521]

Looks Amazing I am so jealous . Great job ..

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@dannatashag.2156]

Black drum is great. I've seen worms in smaller ones. We make fried drum sticks

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Worms in almost every trout too!

[@brightbkh07]

I’ve eaten huge black drum and the texture is way different than most fish but they taste amazing!

[@majr72]

Great video fish looked pretty damn delicious

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It was genuinely good

[@anthonyfry5927]

I've always wondered why people always throw them back and never eat them. You are the only one I've seen eat one. 👍 You're my HERO!!😂😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Haha thanks

[@squez861]

We usually dont keep them over 20 inches or so here in South Louisiana but I may have to start.

[@danielwilson7409]

Love your videos brother keep up the awesome work

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate it!

[@danielwilson7409]

Yes sir. I have always seen people throw back the black drum from now on if i see someone doing it im going to grab them up

[@tracymeadows3442]

Man that looked Incredibly Delicious In My Opinion!! I would Definitely Try It💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️Loved The Video As Always 👊🏻👊🏻

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! 👊🏽

[@tracymeadows3442]

@@TugTrashOutdoors Your Welcome!!

[@kennethlocke4213]

Thats a vinegrette you made. A acid ir vinager with olive oil and herbs. Why didnt you take voth filets iff of the fish?

[@kkttss1928]

Full of worms here in South Carolina. Along with Amberjacks

[@joshuahartman1215]

Fun fact for you: once you put down you fish or what ever your cooking if you give it a little slide back and forth it worth stick

[@stevehogan8829]

You must stick to the code. I understand your consternation. Kudos for the control IF you are old you can watch the ebb and flow of favored species. Proclaiming all White Drum wormy is like back when no one would eat Sheepshead. Now everyone eats em. it's just due to the times and people who've not eaten fish, or someone saw a worm. You can take a prize winning Steer and if it's not butchered right it will suck. Love you vids and lifestyle. Thank you for taking us along.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Very true

[@johnsheetz6639]

Straight down fishing fiddler's is my favorite. I think black drum they're very good fish. Always liked them for the pier fishing and spearfishing God I miss Florida

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes it sure is a good time!

[@Goodellsam]

Try a Cajun Court Boullion. It gives the fish time to stew and tenderize.

[@BigJohnNewsChannel]

Spray that grill with some olive oil PAM cooking spray, my brother.

[@jb2257]

That’s a hell of an inshore rod lmao

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Pdawg-gp7sp]

New subscriber , awesome video's !! Tight Lines Captain 🐟🐟🐟

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the Sub!

[@saltwater4892]

We fry Black Drum. Whole or fingers Better than red

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Definitely

[@kurttrzeciak8326]

Damn, I missed the live chat. I was wondering how the collars are on black drum? They look pretty meaty, and I really enjoy fish collars.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I imagine they would be great unfortunately that one is in my bait freezer now

[@kurttrzeciak8326]

@@TugTrashOutdoors lol that's cool. I've never eaten black drum. Always just threw them back, but loved to catch the big uglies lol! Gonna step up my cooking game and give them a shot because what you made looked delicious.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@kurttrzeciak8326 try one!

[@kangjhha]

the cheek meats the best part..

[@DerpSlayer9001]

The worms are safe to eat when fully cooked, just more protein the colleges say. I've done caught a limit of minimum size redfish in Louisiana and couldn't bare to waste it. So i just nugget it and fry it. It's not appealing to eat grilled or blackened fish with worms that's for sure! Love your videos and style btw! Constantly mimicking your recipes.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Couple worms never hurt! They seem to be regional too

[@augusthanson669]

I love the way you find the little out of the way places man. We fish bayport all the time man. We also fish Ozello a lot. We fish at night sometimes in Ozello and we fish the grass ledges in the small channels. I would have to show you. We catch mango snappers and I mean good ones in like 2’ of water. It’s very cool man I love the show was introduced to you from Blue Gabe and Kelly Young. Boy do I miss Kelly Young. That’s all I will say about that. But live your content and would love to meet you one day. I have a mentally handicapped brother that watches you all the time on the big screen. He had Scarlett fever at age 4 and had the mentality of about a 9 year old. He has lived with me now for over 25 years and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Would like to meet you when your over in Bayport or something ok. Maybe to eat lunch or something. I know a great Chinese buffet so let’s do it one day ok man I’m August and my brother is Henry. Just let us know when your headed this way ok man thanks brother. Love the content. You grew up just like us. We are Fl Boys born and raised here in San Antonio Fl. Talk to you soon brother.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That sounds awesome! Maybe someday I’ll be over your way. Tell Henry thanks for watching!

[@TheWinningTicket_ToFishing]

This one of my favorite videos it’s like my third time watching 👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@charleshowell7855]

Drum is excellent minus worms. Had a big one once that had worms for every vertebrae. We tried cutting the worms out and smoking the good meat for fish dip. It was ok but not great. Worms are just protein !? Right! 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Can’t see them fried!

[@billmitchell7731]

I tried fresh water from. I thought it was nasty. Never ate salt water drum.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Saltwater is much better

[@bagboybrown]

Definitely looks like a good tasting fish to me. Hope you guys do catch that bigger one!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I hope so too!

[@schorschhartmann3072]

Go with long welding gloves for turnig on the hot grill 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Good idea! 🤣

[@andreuzee9455]

All my dealings with drum are that the worms show up as the water warms up.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I could see that

[@Seaheart88]

I've always enjoyed black drum also. A five pounder is just about perfect.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I'm with you there.

[@shawnharriman3433]

What brand of spot lock do you use ??

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Minn Kota

[@shawnharriman3433]

Tug if you have time for advise on model minni kota looking to get one for bay fishing . Maine/NH

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@shawnharriman3433 I’d go with a Rodan next

[@robertrojas4319]

Love your videos . Tu Amigo Roberto Rojas

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Gracias amigo

[@angrybeaver280]

i can confirm that the noise at 10:25 does in fact improve the quality of the dish

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣

[@bingbingfishing4628]

Looks really good..

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@charlessarver8350]

When I commercial fished 45 years ago our rule of thumb was 10 pounds and under no need to worry about worms. I've also eaten bigger and they were wormy but you can get them out.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It’s just extra protein!

[@charlessarver8350]

@@TugTrashOutdoors a lot of fish have worms. People just don't realize. I had a shipment of fresh Cod filets laying out on sheet pans ten minutes later you could see little red wiggly worms working their way out of the meat.😂

[@charlessarver8350]

@@TugTrashOutdoors Guarantee a lot of people who are grossed out by the fact have eaten more than they would care to know lol.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@charlessarver8350 I see them all the time too

[@Salty80556]

No wonder your trolling motor's spot lock didn't work; I never saw a trolling motor...... or is it invisible.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I had laid it down on the deck

[@jimjordan5630]

What about fresh water drum? Are you familiar with them? I've heard that they are nasty. But then a lot of people say the same thing about mullet but I live them! Fried, smoked or as a dip! JS

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I have caught freshwater drum years ago but can’t remember if we ate them. I want to do a fried mullet video soon. I’ve only ever had them smoked

[@jimjordan5630]

@@TugTrashOutdoors We grew up about 17 miles South of Augusta, GA and my parents preferred the mountains to the beach for vacations so I was not around the coast much. But about once a month they would go to the fish market and get mullet, so unless we went to a creek or pond, which wasn't too often, then our fish consisted of fried mullet. I told my brother and sister yesterday that we need to have a friend mullet party. Oh, and we never filleted our fish. Not even mullet. How do you season your smoked mullet? They first I had was at an inland restaurant and it was delicious. Seasoned with equal parts black pepper and seasoned salt. Delicious! I'll be looking forward to your mullet video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@jimjordan5630 yep salt and pepper maybe some cayenne

[@elizabethbaker2993]

Black drum is yummy, my biggest one I caught was 28 inches. There as good as red drum .

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Maybe even better!

[@outlawjjsmith]

I have eaten Drum all my life, the only thing Tug is I pay close attention to everything I buy as far as the ingredients in those products especially HFCS's, MSG ect.... I Never use Microwaves to cook anything, Micro destroys all nutrition in food, also changes the molecular structure in water, you might do better eating cardboard.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

We do try to eat a decent diet. All our protein is wild caught

[@Becauseimme]

808 fish are tasty. One of my favorites.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes they are!

[@cfishernb]

I've never caught a black drum but I've watched a lot of videos and you didn't put any rumor to rest. Many black drum around that size and of course bigger have worms. Much like Amberjack the bigger they are the longer they've had time to accumulate parasites. That being said the worms don't interact with the human body at all and entirely safe to eat even raw. Pull them out, cut them out, or just eat them. Just promotes the slot limit more in my mind, toss the small back to grow bigger, toss the big back because they're breeder and loaded with worms(a lot of the time, but not all), keep some of the medium size.

[@rslack78]

I have caught many Black Drum on the central east coat of Florida. Lots in the 24 to 32 inch range even more in the 15 to 24 inch range and 1 we kept that was 39 inches and around 55 to 60 lbs. Only had 1 with worms and it was a 17 inch. I am very familiar with black drum fishing. Now I will say the 39 incher was more of a very tender pork texture and not a flakey fish texture.

[@lawrencebaradell]

AWESOME

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

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