Bottom Fishing Videos

Bottom fishing puts you in direct contact with some of the ocean's most sought-after species. Whether you're dropping baits in 50 feet of water over shallow reefs or working vertical jigging techniques in 600 feet targeting tilefish, the fundamentals remain the same: understanding structure, managing current, and presenting baits effectively. From grouper fishing on ledges to red snapper over wrecks, each scenario demands specific boat positioning and rigging strategies that separate productive anglers from those who struggle.

Our bottom fishing video courses break down these techniques through detailed instruction from professional captains who work these structures daily. You'll learn offshore fishing methods for species like:

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  Saltwater Bottom Fishing Videos

  Bottom Fishing Shallow Waters

  Fifty-foot depths offer accessible bottom fishing for grouper and snapper where side-finding fishfinders identify oyster bars and reef structure requiring precise waypoint placement. Success demands 6 to 7-foot rods with 2 to 4 ounce sinkers maintaining sensitivity, frozen Spanish sardines and squid outproducing live bait, and anchoring over isolated structure rather than drifting past concentrated fish holding zones.

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  Saltwater Bottom Fishing Videos

  Bottom Fishing Deep Water Ledges

  Deep water ledges concentrate trophy fish where upwelling currents bring nutrient-rich water attracting baitfish and predators. Mike Hennessy's techniques reveal precise up-current boat positioning within ten feet determines bait effectiveness, power drifting holds position over structure when anchoring fails, and braid line sensitivity detects subtle bites at considerable depths where grouper, snapper, and tilefish ambush prey.

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  Saltwater Mutton Snapper Fishing Boat Positioning Videos Bottom Fishing Videos

  Mutton Snapper Bottom Fishing with Ryan Van Fleet

  Power drifting for mutton snapper in Florida Keys maintains boat positioning over productive bottom while presentations work through strike zones systematically. Ryan Van Fleet's expertise reveals when long versus short leaders create natural bait presentations, bait variety importance as feeding preferences shift with tides, and recognizing subtle bites requiring differentiation between current movement and actual strikes.

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  Saltwater Bottom Fishing Videos Boat Positioning Videos

  Bottom Fishing with Baits and Vertical Jigs

  Deep offshore structure at 75 to 80 fathoms concentrates monster fish around ledges, wrecks, and rock piles where drifting and vertical jigging provide thorough coverage. Captain Shawn Rotella's techniques for setting up systematic drifts, dropping baits and jigs simultaneously, and identifying bite depth in the water column unlock success on deepwater formations where understanding structure determines fish holding areas.

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  Saltwater Tilefish Fishing Videos Bottom Fishing Videos Boat Positioning Videos

  Bottom Fishing Techniques for Golden Tilefish

  Golden tilefish create burrows in soft clay bottom hundreds of feet deep where they live in colonies, creating advantages for anglers because fewer snags occur and multiple fish concentrate in areas. However, contending with current while maintaining bottom contact and keeping bait on hooks demands specific techniques Captain Chad Raney developed for drift management and presentation in low current environments.

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  Saltwater Red Snapper Fishing Bottom Fishing Videos Boat Positioning Videos

  Bottom Fishing Red Snapper with Kevin Adney

  Red snapper concentrate around Gulf Coast structure rather than dispersing across open bottom, making hard bottom location the foundation for success. Kevin Adney's approach develops the game of feel needed to detect subtle bites and position baits where fish feed, using rig construction and hook sizing that handles structure-heavy environments while understanding regulations and preservation techniques for quality catch.

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  Saltwater Grouper Fishing Videos Bottom Fishing Videos Boat Positioning Videos

  Bottom Fishing Grouper with Kevin Adney

  Grouper bottom fishing productivity depends on targeting natural reefs and wrecks where fish concentrate rather than random bottom. Kevin Adney's drift management approach keeps baits working productive structure zones systematically, but success requires understanding how current affects drift speed and positioning presentations where grouper ambush prey rather than sweeping past strike zones or hanging in barren areas between structure features.

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  Saltwater Tilefish Fishing Videos Bottom Fishing Videos Boat Positioning Videos

  Bottom Fishing for Golden Tilefish in South Florida

  Depth sounders reveal whether bottom at 600 to 800 feet contains the soft mud golden tilefish require for burrows or harder substrates holding no fish. Learn identifying proper bottom composition, what Gulf Stream current does to bait presentation at extreme depth, and how rigging must account for detecting subtle bites occurring hundreds of feet below the boat.

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