At Pure Passion Fishing Adventures, we organize bottom fishing trips across Southeast Asia, with destinations including Malaysia (Rompin, Bintulu), Indonesia (Batam, Bintan), and even international spots like the Maldives and Thailand. Whether you’re fishing from a boat, platform, or jigging rig, bottom fishing offers maximum bite potential with minimal complexity.
If you’re looking for a consistent, highly rewarding style of fishing that delivers across regions, species, and skill levels — bottom fishing is your go-to technique.
And with our Shopee store stocked with proven gear, it’s never been easier to get started or level up.
What is Bottom Fishing?
Bottom fishing is a technique where baited rigs or jigs are dropped to the seabed to target demersal species — fish that live and feed near the ocean floor.
✅ Best for depths between 10m to 200m+
✅ Uses natural baits or artificial lures
✅ Ideal for reefs, wrecks, ledges, and drop-offs
✅ Effective all year round
Why Bottom Fishing is Popular Among Singaporean & Regional Anglers
🎯 Simple Yet Powerful – Easy for beginners to learn, but highly customizable for pros
🎯 Great for Group Trips – Multiple rods can be deployed, ideal for charter boats
🎯 High Catch Potential – Most consistent form of fishing for edible species
🎯 Minimal Gear Fatigue – No need for constant casting or fast retrieval
🎯 Perfect for Malaysia & Indonesia Waters
Bottom fishing delivers results — whether you’re fishing from Bintulu’s Marine Princess, a boat off Pulau Sibu, or on a day charter from Batam.
Target Species for Bottom Fishing
Bottom fishing opens the door to a wide variety of tasty, hard-fighting species:
Grouper (Kerapu) – Heavy hitters near reefs and rocky structures
Red Snapper (Jenahak) – Smart, aggressive, and prized table fare
Golden Snapper / Ang Cho – Common in Malaysian waters
Parrotfish – Strong fighters that love crustacean baits
Cobia – Found near reefs and oil rigs
Emperors, Grunters, Coral Trout – High-value catches across the region
Catfish & Eels (in estuarine spots)
Best Locations for Bottom Fishing with Pure Passion
We offer bottom fishing across multiple hotspots:
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Rompin – Excellent for red snapper, grouper, and emperor fish
Bintulu (Marine Princess) – Deep drop-offs and reef systems
Kuala Dungun / Terengganu – Jig & bait combo bottom action
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Batam & Bintan – Ideal for weekend getaways from Singapore
Riau Islands – Productive reefs and wrecks
🌍 Others
Maldives – Deepwater bottom species like ruby snapper
Thailand (Phuket, Krabi) – Wrecks and reef systems
Bottom Fishing Setup: Gears You Can Get from Our Shopee Store
You don’t need expensive equipment — just the right setup. We’ve curated bottom fishing bundles and accessories on our Shopee store for every budget.
🔧 Rod & Reel
Rod: PE 2–4, 6’–7’, moderate-fast action
Reel: 5000–8000 spinning or small conventional reel
✅ Shopee Picks: Shimano FX, Daiwa BG, Poseidon V3
🧵 Mainline & Leader
PE 2–4 braided line
Fluorocarbon leader: 40–60 lb
✅ Shopee Picks: PowerPro Braid, YGK Fluoro Leader
🪝 Terminal Tackle
2-hook bottom rigs / paternoster rigs
100g–500g sinkers depending on current/depth
Circle hooks (size 3/0 to 6/0)
Swivels, glow beads, bait springs
🎣 Recommended Baits:
Squid, cut fish, live prawns, or artificial bait strips
Metal jigs for combo jig-bait setups
🛒 View our full bottom fishing bundle on Shopee – ready for Rompin or Bintulu!
Techniques to Master Bottom Fishing
📍 Anchored Boat Bottom Fishing
Drop your rig directly down and wait. Best used with sensitive rods for detecting small bites.
🚤 Drifting Bottom Fishing
Great when targeting larger areas or deep reefs. Drift slowly over likely zones while your rig stays close to bottom.
🔄 Slow Jig & Bait Combo
Use a heavy jig with baited hooks for active fishing — perfect near structure or wrecks.
Tips for More Success
🔸 Use glow beads or luminous tubing for deeper waters
🔸 Keep your rig near the bottom but not stuck in rocks
🔸 Use fresh bait — squid strips or fish belly work wonders
🔸 Re-check knots and connections — bottom fishing strains gear more than it seems
Book a Bottom Fishing Trip with Pure Passion
We offer curated bottom fishing packages including:
✅ Full-day charters from Singapore (Batam/Bintan)
✅ Weekend Rompin & Sibu trips
✅ Multi-day offshore fishing onboard Marine Princess (Bintulu)
✅ Family-friendly bottom fishing packages
✅ Gear rentals, Shopee bundles, & custom rigs available