bottom fish

• Poisson qui vit et se nourrit près du fond de l'eau, ou technique de pêche consistant à pêcher ces poissons au moyen d'un appât placé sur le fond, visant des espèces comme la morue, le flétan ou le poisson-chat.

A fishing technique where bait or lures are presented near the bottom of a body of water to catch species that feed on the seafloor, such as cod, halibut, or catfish.

1. Fish that live near the sea floorB2formal

   A type of fish that lives and feeds at the bottom of a body of water, such as cod, halibut, or flounder.

   poisson démersal

   • Bottom fish like cod are often caught by trawling.
   • The restaurant specializes in grilled bottom fish.
   • Fishermen target bottom fish for their firm, white meat.

2. Invest in undervalued assetsC1informalamerican

   An investment strategy where one buys stocks or assets that are currently undervalued or performing poorly, expecting them to rise in value.

   pêcher en eaux troubles

   • He decided to bottom fish in the tech sector after the market crash.
   • Bottom fishing can be risky but profitable if done correctly.
   • The investor is known for bottom fishing in distressed companies.