Bottom Fishing with Baits and Vertical Jigs

Why Does Bottom Fishing Deep Offshore Structure Put You in the Strike Zone?

Understanding why fish hold at specific depths relative to bottom contours separates productive sessions from random dropping hoping to intercept feeding fish. Match your rigging, lure choice, and presentation to conditions to unlock the secrets of deep dropping success.

How Do Drifting Techniques Maximize Deep Structure Coverage?

Setting up and resetting drifts systematically works productive bottom rather than hoping single passes intercept fish. Drifting techniques require understanding bottom structure to identify fish holding areas where ledges, wrecks, and rock piles create ambush points and current breaks.

• Dropping bait and jigs simultaneously to prevent tangles
• Identifying depth in water column where bites occur
• Adjusting presentations based on strike zone patterns

This systematic approach allows vertical and high-speed jigging through zones where structure concentrates gamefish predictably.

What Rigging and Tackle Specifications Support Deep Water Jigging?

Gear recommendations from Rotella include ideal gear ratio for jigging reels and rod specifications suitable for working lures at depth. Conventional and spinning tackle each offer advantages based on technique and target species.