Bottom Bouncing Fishing is done from a drifting or trolling boat, and it’s a great way to attract or locate fish during most seasons and times of day. Use a buck tail jig or natural bait and drag it along the bottom. The dragging motion causes the lure to bounce along stirring up small clouds of sand or mud. After a few strikes with bottom bouncing, you can drop anchor and apply other methods to hook the particular kind of species you’ve attracted.

Step1

Leave your anchor up or drop your drift anchor.

Step2

Set up your reel with the appropriate lure or bait. Be sure to weigh down your line with sinkers that drop to the desired depth. You can purchase fancy bobbers and Bouncing Bettys if you like, but it's fun to make your own.

Step3

Fasten your reel to a holder or tie it securely to the boat. This will keep you and your reel in the boat if you lose your balance while you're reeling in a fish.

Step4

Wait patiently and relax, but be prepared for a big fish.

Step5

Keep your net nearby and reel 'em in!