Bottom Fishing - Dropping Baits and Vertical Jigging

• Title: Bottom Fishing Deepwater Ledges
• Featured Expert: Capt. Shawn Rotella
• Bottom Fishing Basics: Drifting, Conventional and Spinning Tackle, Dropping 75 – 80 fathoms
• Rig Setup: Split ring and hook sizes adjustment for targeting larger fish, Weight selection based on current speed
• Fishing Techniques: Vertical and High-Speed Jigging, Prospecting while drifting, Dropping bait and jigs simultaneously to prevent tangles, Identifying depth in water column of bites
• Drifting Techniques: Setting up and resetting drifts,
  
• Understanding bottom structure to identify fish holding areas
• Gear Recommendations: Ideal gear ratio for jigging reels as per Capt. Shawn Rotella, Rod and reels suitable for jigging
• Capt. Rotella’s insights on gear and techniques

On the restless tides, where the emerald sea touches the azure sky, there lies a formidable challenge for the avid angler – the deepwater ledges, home to the denizens of the deep. In a world untouched by sunlight, these creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. This is a realm where the faint-hearted dare not venture, but for Capt. Shawn Rotella, it is a battleground where skill and valor meet the unseen. Watch as Shawn embarks on an expedition to the abyss, to conquer the unknown, armed with nothing but his rod, reel, and the endless knowledge of the ancient art of bottom fishing.