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Offshore Bottom-Bouncing Masterclass

Rigs, drops, drift control and sounder interpretation for reliable dhufish, coral trout and pearl perch on the deep grounds.

Blue water offshore grounds where dhufish and pearl perch hold on deep structure
16 min read · Updated 2026-07-10 · Local Knowledge editorial team

Bottom fishing looks simple from the ramp and turns brutal in 60 metres with two knots of current. Everything comes down to three things: getting the bait in the strike zone, keeping it there, and knowing what you are actually looking at on the sounder.