The Bream Fishing Project

• Episode 129: Action Fishing Tournaments, Georges River, Feb 1 , 2025

  This week on The Bream Fishing Project, we’re heading back to one of my favorite battlegrounds — the mighty Georges River — for Round 2 of the 2025 Action Fishing Tournaments! The Georges threw plenty of challenges our way, but it also delivered some absolute magic for the anglers who cracked the code. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the day's conditions, a few insights from my own session, and then we dive into interviews with the top three anglers who lit it up when it mattered most. Joshua Richards kicks things off with a gritty performance fishing out of a no-frills Hobie Outback — no sounder, no 180 drive, not even a paddle! He shares how simplicity and good decision-making carried him onto the podium. Next up, Jamie Dempsey talks us through his climb to second place, revealing how he tuned his crankbaits to perfection, pulled crucial upgrades from boat hulls, and leaned on a perfectly balanced finesse setup to make it all happen. And finally, Jason Reid caps off the episode with a wild story of landing a monster 45.5cm bream on 4lb leader after a heart-stopping battle around the pontoons — a fish that not only secured him first place but also Big Bream honors for the day. You’ll hear about tackle choices, lure selections, tuning tricks, and some crazy moments that made all the difference. If you’re chasing your next PB or just love hearing how tournaments are won, you’ll love this one! Plus, don’t miss the updates on the next Action Fishing Tournament rounds — including Redcliffe and Tuggerah Lakes — and a reminder that The Bream Fishing Project Collective is gearing up for our next live session on Wednesday, 30 April. Jump in now at breamfishingproject.supercast.com to be part of it! Massive thanks to Joshua, Jamie, and Jason for sharing their stories — and congrats again on some seriously impressive fishing. Let’s dive into it!  

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• Episode 128: Hobie Fishing Series, Round 2, March 1-2, 2025 Bemm River, VIC

  In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Bemm River for Round 2 of the 2025 Hobie Kayak Fishing Series, held on March 1st and 2nd. The fishing was fierce, the bite periods were tight, and the final results came down to just grams between podium places. Join host Andrew Death as he recaps the weekend’s conditions, breaks down the tides and bite periods, and dives deep into full interviews with the top three finishers: 🥇 Joel Crosby – claiming his first win since 2015 with a razor-thin 60-gram margin 🥈 Joseph Gardner – the reigning Australian Champion, charging hard into second 🥉 Brad Clark – Big Brim winner and a standout performance at a tough venue Hear how each angler approached the system, their lure choices, how the bite changed across the weekend, and the critical adjustments that made the difference. 🎣 Want to improve your fishing? Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective for early access to episodes, bonus content, and exclusive live streams. Our next members-only session is on Wednesday, 1st May — make sure you sign up by Monday night, 29th April to be part of it: 👉 breamfishingproject.supercast.com 🧢 Tournament shirts are still available – $50 plus postage. Message Andrew to grab yours while stocks last! Thanks for listening, and see you on the water.

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• Episode 127: Hobie Fishing Series, Round 1, Gippsland Lakes, VIC February 26 - 27, 2025

  🎣 Hurricane Round Recap – A New Champ Emerges at Gippsland Lakes! In this highly anticipated episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to Gippsland Lakes for the Hurricane round of the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series — and what a cracker of an event it turned out to be! With a last-minute venue change, near-perfect weather, and serious fish activity, it was a round full of surprises. A brand new winner emerged in just his second-ever kayak comp, taking top spot by a mere 20 grams — even after a 100g time penalty! Hear how Leon battled cramps, dehydration, and a late start to power through with a pair of cracking bags. We also catch up with Simon Morley and Tony Petty, aka Batman and Robin, who took out second and third place respectively. They share their tactics, locations, and the lures that helped them secure podium finishes. This episode is packed with insights, gear breakdowns, bite period observations, and on-water stories from some of Australia’s most dedicated kayak anglers. 🎧 Want more in-depth fishing talk, live streams, and bonus content? Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective here: https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com  

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• Episode 126: ABT, 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series, Atomic Round, Clarence River 29-30 March

    🎣 April 2025 ABT Clarence River Wrap-Up | Floods, Plastics & First-Time Winners! In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Clarence River in northern NSW for the ABT Daiwa Bream Series round held on March 29–30, 2025. Despite flood conditions and plenty of rain, the fish were there—and so were the stories. Andrew breaks down the tides, bite periods, and weather before diving into interviews with some of the standout performers of the weekend: 🥇 John Parkinson – scoring his first-ever ABT win in the non-boater division. 🥈 Ethan Glover – still in school, but already showing up on the podium. 🥉 Joe Darmody – putting together a solid performance for third in the boaters. 🥈 Kris Hickson – fresh off the World Black Bass Championships in Italy, landing second place and dropping serious insights. Plus, hear the gear setups, lure choices, bite windows, and a fascinating theory about how bream use rock walls as landmarks in floodwater. 💡 Whether you're prepping for a comp or just love learning how the pros approach tough conditions, this one’s for you. 👉 Check out ABT Tournaments for event info and upcoming rounds. 👉 Want more? Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective for early access to episodes, bonus content, and live tactical sessions with top anglers. 🎧 Thanks for listening—don’t forget to subscribe and rate the show on your favourite podcast platform!

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• Episode 125: The Monthly Report, April 2025, with Brett Geddes

  🎣 April 2025 Monthly Report with Brett Geddes | The Bream Fishing Project In this month’s report, I’m joined once again by the legendary Brett Geddes for an epic session full of insight, ideas, and a bit of bream-fishing madness. We cover everything from comps around the country to some seriously creative soft plastic prawn setups, bottom-grubbing techniques, and even some weird (but very effective) double-rig experimentation. We also dig into: What’s been happening in the Vic Bream scene How prawns, rattles, and superglue are changing the game Tweaks and tricks for soft plastic rigging Insights into Lake Wellington, active target tech, and blades in the shallows Plus some standout stories from the road (and the kayak) — including a last-minute comp bag fill in just three casts! This one's packed with gold, laughs, and practical tips that’ll definitely get you thinking. 💬 Got feedback or want to join the conversation? Head to the Collective or tag @thebreamfishingproject on Instagram. 👉 Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective here: https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com/  

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