Bottom Fishing - Dropping Baits and Vertical Jigging

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Instructor: Shawn Rotella
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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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  • 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.

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Robert 10.05.2023

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Shawn Rotella

Captain Rotella, the acclaimed mastermind behind Night Runner Sport Fishing, offers a unique deep-sea fishing experience in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. With a state-of-the-art 38' custom-built vessel, he provides a diverse array of charters, including Giant Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, and other species. Rotella's commitment to customer service, world-renowned lure crafting skills, and family-friendly atmosphere make his charter service a beacon for fishing enthusiasts worldwide.

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