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Deep Dropping

Deep Dropping / Dendoh Fishing

Deep drop fishing is a great way to explore unfished territory, chasing large and tasty demersal fish from the depths. As technology advances deep drop / dendoh fishing has become easier and more accessible to anglers. Electric reels winch in heavy weights and fish for you, modern sounders help us pinpoint where fish are congregating even in 300m+ of water. We even have portable batteries which strap onto your combo.

Common species to target whilst deep dropping include Bar Cod, Hapuka, Bass Grouper, Blue Eye Cod, Gemfish and more.

Getting into deep dropping can seem overwhelming, we can assue you that once you have the basics down. Targeting fish in deep water, far off the continental shelf will be as easy as wetting a line down at the local wharf!

DENDOH - デンドー
(Japanese) Meaning: Electrical Conduction or Transmission

OUR FAVOURITE ELECTRIC FISHING REELS

Daiwa Seapower 800

The Seapower 800 is best suited to fish PE6 braid. Great for fishing strong current as the thinner braid means your bait will drop to the bottom faster. The Seapower has the same MEGATORQUE motor as the Daiwa Seaborg.
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Daiwa Tanacom 1200

We like the Tanacom 1200 for situatiuons where you need to bring fish in quickly, it's got a fast retrieval rate and 25kg of drag. Fish PE8 on the Tanacom to get optimal usage from its powerful motor.
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Shimano Beastmaster 12000
With an incredible 43kg of drag capacity the Shimano Beastmaster exists for the sole purpose of chasing the biggest fish out in deep water. Swordfish, Yellowfin and large Bass Grouper ect. 
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Penn Fathom Electric 80

Featuring a fully integrated and replaceable Lithium-Ion battery pack, you never have to be worried about being tied down with cords or limited to spots with a plug. The Fathom is a great workhorse reel that wont let you down, even on the biggest of fish.
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OUR FAVOURITE DENDOH RODS

Daiwa Seaborg DG
Best suited for lighter fishing, upto PE6 in shallower water, 80m to 200m. The Seaborg DG has been made to match 300 - 500 sized Daiwa Electric Reels. The softer tip of these rods means they are great for targeting Snapper, Trag and smaller Blue Eye and Bar Cod with thin gauge hooks. 
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Shimano Status Bent Butt
The Shimano Status Bent Butt rods have been constructed utilising high power carbon and e-glass blank technology to withstand and absorb the pressures of deep water fishing. These rods come with an ergonomic aluminium bent butt that allows for optimum angles when deploying baits
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Daiwa Saltist Swivel Tip
With the power to perform and the muscle to dominate, the Saltist electric rod is the rod that will have you ready for battle. Striking in looks, flawless in performance, and ultimately impressive in power, the Saltist dendoh will have you armed and ready for your next deep sea adventure.
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Shimano Status Light Deep Drop
Designed for dedicated deep drop anglers, the Shimano Status Bluewater Light Deep Drop rod is purpose-built for use with electric reels. Its robust E-Glass blank delivers outstanding lifting strength and responsiveness, ideal for fighting large deepwater species
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Deep Dropping In The Tropics

Tropical areas, close to the equator offer some of the most impressive deep dropping grounds on the planet. Sheer drop offs from shallow reef flats to 500 meter deep ravines are common in the coral seal. 

The Pacific Islands, such as Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Fiji are all premium locations for deep drop fishing. The volcanic activity that formed many of these islands continues down below the surface, creating the ideal hunting ground for large fish far down below the surface. 

You can taget Ruby Snapper, Ironjaw, Flametail and even reef fish such as Coral Trout and Maori Sea Perch that venture off the shallow flats and into the depths. 
DEEP DROPPING / DENDOH COMBOS
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DEEP DROP ACCESSORIES

Daiwa Remote JOG Lever
Connect the JOG lever to your Daiwa Electric reel via Bluetooth. This remote allows you to control the retrieve of your reel remotely.




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Optia Diamond Head LED Light
The Optia Diamond Head LED Strobe Light is mainly used for deep water fishing such as Blue Eye and Swordfish fishing. The Strobe Light is water activated and helps to draw the fish to your bait.


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Shimano Safety Strap
Keep your expensive electric fishing combo safe with Shimano's 3m safety strap. The strap comes complete with a stainless steel snap clip and looped end for attaching to cleats or a game chair pedestal.


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Hook'Em Stainless Steel Fixed Gaff
An essential piece of kit when retrieving fish, the 1.6m models are helpful when fish float up behind the boat due to barotrauma. These gaffs are super tough and can live in the gunnel of your boat for extended periods.

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Otto's Blue Eye Deep Drop Rigs
Made in house by our game fishing expert, Bill Heaton. These rigs come with 14/0 or 16/0 hooks with the option of medium or heavy gauge. Although designed for the tasty Blue Eye Cod, they will work on a multitude of species found in the depths.
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Light Deep Dropping (PE 3-5)

Deep dropping with lighter line, 30lb to 50lb is a popular way to fish grounds from 50 meters upto about 150 meters.

Using a light, soft tip rod and thin braid gives the angler great feel. Your baits will get to the bottom faster which allows you to fish vertically and without slack. Light deep drop rods typically have a slower taper, absorbing the consistent pressure from high torque electric reels which reduces the likelyhood of you pulling hooks. 

Off NSW and Southern Queensland anglers chase Snapper, Trag, Jewfish, Bluespot Flathead and Pearl Perch with light deep drop combos.

If you're in the tropics you can fish deep water inside of ribbon reefs for Coral Trout, Nannygai, Red Emperor and other reefies. 

Often anglers use heavy sinkers upto 10oz on single and double hook rigs with large, thin gauge circle hooks. 

In shallower water when there is little current anglers also use metal jigs, soft plastics on heavy jigheads and lucanus style jigs. Sometimes changing things up with a lure is what it takes to entice lethargic fish to bite.
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Shimano Status & Plays 3000 PE5 Electric Deep Drop Combo

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Shimano Plays 3000 & Status Elite PE5 Electric Deep Drop Combo

Stay Warm Whilst Out On The Water

Shimano Beanie
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Stormline Waders
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Shimano Coastal Puffer
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Huk Deckie boot
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GALLERY

  • Deep Water By-Catch

  • Shallow Water (60m-100m)

  • Deep Water By-Catch

  • Shallow Water (60m-100m)

ELECTRIC REELS - THE FULL RANGE!
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ELECTRIC RODS - THE FULL RANGE!
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