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  • African pompano caught bottom fishing in 50 feet of water

    Bottom Fishing Shallow Waters

    Shallow waters of fifty-feet or similar depths offer some of the most accessible and productive bottom fishing opportunities, where trophy grouper, snapper, and other structure-oriented species concentrate around reefs, ledges, and hard bottom areas. This intermediate depth allows for precise boat control and effective fish-fighting techniques while targeting quality fish that aren't pressured by deeper-water fishing methods.

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  • bottom fishing produces a pompano for Reubin Payne

    Bottom Fishing Deep Water Ledges

    Deep-water ledges create some of the most productive bottom fishing opportunities, where structure and current combine to concentrate trophy fish. Expert captain Mike Hennessy reveals the critical techniques for positioning your boat and presenting baits effectively in these challenging offshore environments.

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  • Arthur Bjontegard holds an amberjack caught vertical jigging with In The Spread

    Bottom Fishing - Dropping Baits and Vertical Jigging

    Bottom fishing over deep offshore structure puts you in the strike zone for monster fish. Drifting and vertical jigging with optimal tackle allows you to thoroughly work ledges, wrecks, and rock piles. Match your rigging, lure choice, and presentation to the conditions to unlock the secrets of deep dropping success.

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  • Tilefish Bottom Fishing Techniques

    Golden Tilefish - Bottom Fishing Techniques

    Tilefish fishing is a challenging sport that involves dropping heavily weighted bait rigs hundreds of feet to the ocean bottom. With minimal chance of getting stuck in the mud, the biggest challenge is contending with current and keeping bait on hooks. Experts like Captain Chad Raney, owner of Old Hat, teach basic mechanics and techniques for finding, fishing, and managing current. Tilefish are a unique and delicious eating fish with a dense, flaky, and white meat.

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  • Bottom Fishing for Red Snapper

    Bottom Fishing - Red Snapper with Kevin Adney

    Discover red snapper, grouper, and other species by bottom fishing. Use a "In The Spread Bottom Fishing for Red Snapper" video for detailed tactics, rig setups, and fish preservation tips. If hard bottom isn't marked, drop baits and observe if you get bitten. The video covers rigs, baits, fishing tactics, drag management, and fish preservation.

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  • Bottom Fishing for Grouper

    Bottom Fishing - Grouper with Kevin Adney

    Bottom fishing for grouper involves targeting the right sea floor structure, such as natural reefs and wrecks off Florida's west coast. Instructor Kevin Adney shares his simple drift management approach for success. The beauty of bottom fishing is the unpredictable nature of the bites, allowing anglers to tailor their offerings accordingly.

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    Bottom Fishing for Tilefish

    Golden Tilefish - Bottom Fishing South Florida

    In the Spread fishing video, learn to catch golden tilefish in south Florida's waters by locating ideal bottom mud, using effective baits, rigging, making rigs, and drifting. Discover the importance of recognizing bites and trigger additional bites to become a smarter bottom fisherman.

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