Bottom fishing is one of the most used, even from the coast, because it allows reach the line to the very bottom of the bed and to be able to expand the possibilities of making more catches and larger specimens.
Let's review how to perform this technique, the type of species we could get and highlight some other important aspects about bottom fishing.
How to Bottom Fish from Shore
For sport fishing, going deep is the best, this is because that is where we will have the best opportunity to make a productive day with varied species and sizes that will make the trip worthwhile.
Bottom fishing from the coast is possible, this because we can get spaces of good depth, this especially near the cliffs or even just moving a little more to the open sea.
To do a good bottom fishing the important thing will be the use of leads, and we will vary these according to the fund itself that we find.
To keep the bait steady, you need a good sinker, which just keeps the line as steady as possible.
If something is advisable know the habits of the fish of interest, this for offer just the bait that will be effective and that this helps us when fishing. Since, remember, we will not be attracting the fish with specific movements.
What kind of fish can be fished thoroughly?
The species that we can fish with this technique are diverse, among them we highlight:
- Squid
- croaker
- breams
- Hake
- conger eels
- corvallos
Bottom fishing equipment
Let's review some considerations when choosing the equipment for bottom fishing from shore, which will help you enhance the fishing possibilities:
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- We will opt for strong and powerful rods
- Wide ring carbon fiber rods are recommended.
- The ideal is to have a cane of maximum 2 meters long.
Reels
- Large capacity spools are needed for convenient thread storage.
- Of a good recovery capacity.
- If you can opt for electric reels, these are welcome in bottom fishing.
Threads
- can be thick
- For some fishermen, the braided line is the ideal, this to prevent it from breaking when trying to raise the line.
Leads
- One of the most important elements and that will be chosen according to the weather conditions and the currents themselves.
- For high current areas, a lead fixed to the end of the line can be used. If they are flat much better
- For calmer waters, the use of pear-shaped sliding weights is recommended.
Tips for bottom fishing from shore
- Bottom fishing can be done at any time of the year.
- The conditions after a storm or night of rough seas are perfect because the bottom is not exactly clear and this will help the fish to be more curious about the bait.
- When fishing more towards the shore area, we must take into account the strength of the waves, this will determine our selection of the sinker.
