Sample content
Bottom rig
Tackle
- Medium-heavy rod
- Spinning reel
- Main line #3
- Paternoster/running rig
- Suitable sinker
Baits & lures
- Ragworm
- Live shrimp
- Crab
Rig
Choose sinker weight for the current so the rig holds bottom.
Steps
- Set up the bottom rig
- Cast to the target
- Tighten line to feel bites
- Strike on a clear pull
Common failures
- Sinker too light, swept away
- Slack line missing bites
Safety notes
- Watch behind when casting
- Use a headlamp at night