The Bream Fishing Project

• Episode 149: ABT, 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series, Crushcity Tweed River Round, 9-10 August

  We’re back in the fast boats on the Tweed River, NSW, for the final ABT qualifier of 2025—two wind-and-rain-soaked days that still produced cracking fishing, a first-time boater champion, and both boater and non-boater Angler of the Year stories. Non-Boaters 1st – Lance Marsh (2.975 kg): Methodical and calm across bridges, walls and the famed Blue Hole; mixed Z-Man GrubZ (motor oil), Cranka Crab, and plastics to stack steady upgrades and claim his second tour win. 2nd – Grant Painter (2.89 kg): Day-one damage on Cranka Crab over Kennedy Drive reef, then switched gears on Day 2 with unweighted Aquas and Gulp Crabby on bridges and walls to hang on for the podium. 3rd – Nathan Booth (2.730 kg) —and 2025 Non-Boater AOY: Versatile across deep rock edges and mid-river rubble with Hurricane Sprat Hybrid 85s (bloodworm tail), grubs on 1/6–1/4 oz heads, and Cranka Crabs. Light leaders (3–4 lb) and smart current angles were key. Boaters 1st – Joe Darmody (5.540 kg total, incl. 3.035 kg Day 2 & big bream ~1.335kg): A clutch Day-2 mega bream off the exposed M1 reef line sealed it. Smart tide calls, precise crankbaiting (Jackall Chubby Brown Suji) along shallow rock and man-made walls, and opportunistic Aquas around structure turned four fish into a match-winning limit. 2nd – Mark Healey (4.935 kg) & back-to-back Boater AOY (497 pts): Classic Healey consistency—deep structure rotations, Cranka Crab on reefs/bridge pylons, and selective crankbait runs. Forward-facing sonar (Active Target 2) helped pick off better schools without over-fishing dead water. 3rd – Ben Cronk (4.680 kg): In his first ABT boater start, leaned on bigger profiles (MMD Soft Prawn 60/75 rigged on heavier jigheads) to glide down rock faces and draw quality bites; finished with tidy back-to-back limits. Patterns & Tackle at a Glance Locations: Kennedy Drive reef, M1 bridge, deep foreshore walls, Blue Hole. Tides: Early bites around the run-in; quality windows on the turn and first of the run-out. Lures: Cranka Crab (brown/olive tones), Jackall Chubby (Brown Suji), Hurricane Sprat Hybrid 85, MMD Soft Prawn, Z-Man GrubZ (motor oil), Gulp Crabby, Aquas. Rigs: 1/6–1/4 oz jigheads to beat heavy flow; 3–6 lb leaders; keep hooks razor-sharp—treble swaps mattered on the tougher Day 2. Plus: playlists are now live—jump into our Tweed bundle on Spotify to binge every Tweed-system episode ahead of the Grand Final prep. Enjoy the interviews, the tactics, and the tales—from first-cast hookups to that once-in-a-season lunchtime kilo-plus bream that changed everything.  

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• Episode 148: The Monthly Report, August, 2025 with Brett Geddes

  August 2025 Monthly Report – The Bream Fishing Project Podcast In this August Monthly Report, Andrew takes you through a big month in the bream fishing scene, bringing together tournament results, Collective news, and his own on-water experiences. It’s a packed episode that reflects on where things stand as we head into the final stretch of the year. You’ll hear about standout results from recent events, including who placed where and the conditions anglers faced on the day. Andrew gives updates from The Bream Fishing Project Collective, including the current lure challenges, member contributions, and upcoming live sessions. He also shares what’s been working for him personally, and some of the lessons learned from time on the water this month. The conversation covers the latest with popular lures like the Squidgy Bug and Crush City Trickster, as well as the role they’ve played in recent sessions. You’ll get a clear snapshot of how anglers are approaching different conditions and how community feedback is shaping the Collective’s challenges going forward. If you’ve been following the comps, want to keep up with the latest trends, or just enjoy the monthly wrap of news and stories from Australia’s bream fishing community, this episode is for you. 🎣 Lures mentioned in this episode: Squidgy Bug, Crush City Trickster.  

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• Episode 147: NSW Tournament, Series, St Georges Basin, 12-13 April, 2025

  🎣 NSW Bream Tournament Recap – St Georges Basin | The Bream Fishing Project Podcast In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, host Andrew Death covers Round 3 of the NSW Tournament Series, held on the legendary St Georges Basin, launching out of Sussex Inlet. Across two days of competitive bream fishing, anglers battled calm conditions, an explosion of jellyfish, and the pressure of a stacked leaderboard. Despite the challenges, the top teams delivered impressive bags, showing exactly how to catch big bream in tough conditions. 🎣 Featured Interviews and Key Insights: Team Shiano Nevermind (3rd Place) – Wal discusses adapting to jellyfish-filled waters, how they found a late-day bite window, and their go-to lures and techniques, including the Ecogear ZX30 and vibes. Team Rise Above Plumbing (2nd Place) – Long-time tournament anglers Mark and Glen break down their mixed lure approach using Daiwa Reflex, Gulp Shrimp, and Juro-style lures, plus the impact of moon phases and water clarity. Team Hooked Up DTH Plumbing (1st Place) – Daniel and Steven explain how they secured the win without pre-fishing, using Hurricane SPRs, shallow crankbaits, and LiveScope sonar to target fish around cockle weed and edges. 🎯 What you’ll learn: How to target bream using soft plastics, vibes, crankbaits, and hidden weight rigs Tactics for fishing St Georges Basin in tough conditions Gear setup for tournament bream fishing: rods, reels, lines, and leaders Tips for deepwater bream fishing, using sonar and sounders effectively 🧰 Lures & Gear Mentioned: Daiwa Reflex Hurricane SPR Gulp 2.75” Shrimp Ecogear ZX30 Pro Lure Cranks PowerPro Braid and Sunline Leaders 🙌 Shoutouts to: Daiwa Australia – for the Reflex lure that turned the tide Fishin.com.au – for gear and community support Zeus Tackle – supporting Team Hooked Up Rise Above Plumbing – tournament sponsor and second-place team Casting for a Cause – charity bream competitions supporting children’s hospitals  

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• Episode 146:West Australian Tournament Anglers, Kayak Round 1, Blackwood River, April 12-13, 2025

  In this episode, we’re recapping Round One of the 2025 Western Australian Tournament Anglers Kayak Bream Series, held on April 12–13 on the iconic Blackwood River. The event saw top anglers adapt quickly after a late venue change and battle it out under excellent bite conditions, with the river fishing brilliantly across both days. 🥇 Joseph Gardner takes us through his winning tactics and how he bagged 3.91 kg over two days using a combination of Blue Lip Baits’ Pygmy Mussels and Brim Prawns. He explains how key locations and wind direction played a major role, along with his rigging choices on six and eight-pound leaders. 🥈 Ben Oakes gives an in-depth look at how his upgraded triple-sounder setup and dedicated side scan mapping helped him pinpoint productive drop-offs and structure. He shares his successful lure rotation of Slim Swims, Dunks, Aqua Mussels, and Baby Vibes, and talks us through the heartbreaking big fish that got away. 🥉 Paul Burton rounds out the podium with smart use of tried-and-true Slim Swims on his favourite banks. He talks about adjusting his jighead weight to maintain feel, and the importance of early bags and key upgrades that ultimately landed him a spot on the podium. We also touch on: Tide and bite periods from the Fish Activity Wheel (93/96 rating days!) What worked and what didn’t in a system filled with bream The Collective’s free rig and drop shot challenge update How bream behaviour changed across the river with current, wind, and pressure And why balance beams and barnacles made all the difference 🏆 Prize sponsors included: Shimano Australia Pro Lure Australia (featuring the new Hybrid Shrimp) Atomic Lures, Rapala, TT Lures, and Force Lures Special mention to Michelle from Getaway Outdoors Kelmscott and Kanga Brew Coffee Van for supporting the event 🎧 Subscribe now and don’t miss a beat: 👉 breamfishingproject.supercast.com — early access, bonus episodes, and monthly live streams via The Bream Fishing Project Collective. 🎁 Ask about our new Junior Memberships or Father’s Day gift subscriptions — just message Andrew directly! — 📸 Big thanks to Dave Bennett for event photography and WA Tournament Anglers for running a great comp despite location hurdles. 📍Whether you're a comp angler or weekend warrior, this episode is packed with gold — from lure technique breakdowns to reading water and structure. The Bream Fishing Project: Australia’s #1 podcast dedicated to helping you catch more bream on lures, with tips, tricks, and tournament insight from some of the best in the game.  

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• Episode 145: Hobie Fishing Series, Round 3, Forster, NSW April 12 - 13, 2025

  In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we’re back at Foster for Round 3 of the Hobie Fishing Series, held on 12–13 April, proudly supported by sponsor Pro Lure. Host Andrew Death not only fished this round but brings you firsthand insights and interviews with the top anglers from the weekend. First up, Ryan Honeybrook, who secured his first Hobie podium with a third-place finish, shares a detailed account of his strategy fishing the Forster racks and the breakwall, how he adapted across both days, the key baits he used—including Aquas and Crabby—and how guidance from his mate at Stoke Lures influenced his approach. Next, we hear from current Hobie Kayak Fishing World Champion Jack Gammie, who claimed second place with an impressively consistent performance. Jack breaks down his tactics targeting shallow rock bars and racks, his lure selection featuring Pro Lure shallow cranks and Aquas, and adjustments he made to leader and presentation to suit conditions. Finally, Luke Rogan—who backed up his 2024 win with another first-place finish in 2025—details his fearless style of skull-dragging big fish from gnarly racks using heavy tackle, bent minnows and crank crabs, and how he managed fish and spots across both days. Luke reflects on how minor changes in conditions between Day 1 and Day 2 influenced his result and shares what this repeat win at Foster means to him. This episode provides a wealth of insights for anglers chasing bream in racks, rock bars, and oyster leases and delivers great stories from some of Australia’s top tournament competitors. 👉 If you’d like even more fishing content, early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly live streams, join The Bream Fishing Project Collective at breamfishingproject.supercast.com.  

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