There is also the anglers who do this to find a cluster of coral surrounded by fish bait. Once there fish grabbed the bait, usually anchor will cast at that location.
Drifting method fishing allows us to catch a fish in a wider area than the anchored ship. The vessel will drift caused by currents and winds
If the currents and wind in one direction, the vessel will drift quite quickly, whereas if the opposite direction, the ship probably will not move. Because it's usually while drifting, machine will stay alive and the captain set the pace and movement direction of the ship.
Drifting is usually combined with a chunk of meat chumming fish, shellfish or shrimp. Chumming is to give fillip to fish by throwing bait fish that are interest fish to make them approach. Chumming should not do too much at one time, and also do not be too fast. Most commonly guidement says is, if a new feed in throwing still visible on the surface, do not be added, let it slowly disappeared.
Then let stand briefly and then toss again in the same amount. Remember not too many, we only attract fish, not to feed.
So, what is the reason why we done drifting technique fishing?
There are several reasons, among others: Location that we want to cover / broad reach and limited fishing time.
Ocean too deep and not practical using an anchors.
Target fish in the water, just above the ocean floor, or bottom fish that can be invited to the top,
