Dunking is a method where the baited line is placed close to the bottom of the line near the anchor line. The line is cast and reeled in very slowly. Fisherman who use this method are sometimes called "dunkers".

Dunking can take place in shallow sandy places during the day and is a method that is the least productive (maybe that is why it is also known as lazy fishing). It can be done from the shore or from a boat or sometimes a bridge.

Fishermen who dunk are trying to catch 'o'io (bonefish) or large papio (young giant trevally). However the size of bait is limited with dunking and therefore usually limits the size of fish caught unless a big fish goes for a small offering.

Slide-baiting is a dunking method for catching large ulua which can weigh up to 200 pounds! The equipment used usually matches the size of the fish as well as the angler's physical ability. An ulua fisherman should be able to cast a sinker about a hundred yards and be able to reel in the large fish. Bait used ranges from eel, octopus to whole live fish.