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  • Episode 140: ABT, 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series, Forster 2, June 7-8
    🎧 ABT Foster Round 2 Recap – Crabs, Grubs & Gutsy Calls: AOY Battle Heats Up | The Bream Fishing Project Back-to-back Foster comps! In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we return to the stage of last week’s action for Round 2 of the 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series. The fish had seen it all. Pressure was up, the weather was finally calm, and the Angler of the Year race was down to two names: Mark Crompton and Mark Healey. Six top anglers break down their tournament—how they adapted, adjusted, and pushed through fatigue and traffic on the water to land the right fish at the right time. From prawn bites and dirty water grinds to dramatic last-minute upgrades and technical rack extractions, this episode is full of insights from both new faces and seasoned veterans. 🎙 Interviews in this episode: 🟡 Drew Reid (3rd, Non-Boater) – In just his first ABT events, Drew takes us through six days on Foster including adapting to four completely different boaters. He reflects on how each taught him something new—from grub fishing with Scott Wilson to prawn presentations with John Glover. His comp ended with a calm, clutch finish using Daiwa prawns and a rolling crank in tight water. 🟡 Lance Marsh (2nd, Non-Boater) – Lance shares his evolution from a double donut in his first ABT four years ago to now bagging out early and calmly upgrading his way to second place. His consistent approach—casting Z-Man prawns at every pole he could see—paid off, as did smart decisions to fish hard while the tide was still high. 🟡 Mark Street (1st, Non-Boater) – An emotional win. Mark reflects on slow starts, exacting lure changes, and a deep-diving chubby upgrade right before weigh-in that helped him edge the win by just 20 grams. His honest recap includes the challenges of casting accuracy, changing hook weights, and the power of staying composed under pressure. 🟡 Paul Langley (3rd, Boater) – Paul returns for his second third-place finish in a week on the same waterway. He opens up on how he used clean water, wall structure, and subtle adjustments in presentation to deliver results. His use of active target and careful spot management helped both himself and his non-boaters finish high. 🟡 Chris Smith (2nd, Boater) – Chris reveals how a new rock wall he’d never fished before produced fish every day of both Foster rounds. He details how fish were striking crankbaits at the rod tip and explains how simplicity and confidence helped him commit to the same lures all week—earning a strong runner-up finish. 🟡 Mark Crompton (1st, Boater) – The win that sets up the AOY decider. Mark talks about risky choices that paid off, pushing into racks others wouldn’t touch, and the importance of speed rigging and line angles. The Daiwa Bait Junkie Grub once again played a starring role, and Mark shares why it remains one of the most underrated—but deadly—lures in comp fishing. 🌊 Tides & Bite Periods: Saturday: 55 activity rating. Major bite: 7:10–9:40 AM. High tide 5:34 AM (1.24 m), Low at 11:41 AM (0.41 m) Sunday: 65 activity rating. Major bite: 7:52–10:22 AM. High tide 6:19 AM (1.22 m), Low at 12:16 PM (0.40 m) (Note: Tides inside Foster lagged up to 2 hours.) 🎣 If you're enjoying the podcast... Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective, a subscriber-only community for anglers who want more from their time on the water. Members get early access to episodes, live group Q&As, exclusive content, and a chance to be part of monthly lure challenges. 👉 breamfishingproject.supercast.com 💥 Thanks to our sponsors: Hobie Fishing, fishin.com.au, Podium Marine Wraps, and lure brands featured in this episode including Daiwa, Z-Man, Cranka, Karisma, and Bait Junkie. 🎥 Mentioned: Drew Reid’s YouTube channel – Moment of Stoke. Just search “Moment of Stoke Bream” on YouTube. 🎧 Hosted by 2019 Hobie Kayak Fishing World Champion, Andrew Death.  
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  • Episode 139: ABT, 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series, Forster June 4-5
    In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we’re back at one of my all-time favourite arenas — Forster — to recap Round 1 of the 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series, proudly presented by ABT and sponsored by X-Braid. With the Manning River round cancelled due to weather, Forster stepped up to host the first of two back-to-back events across June 4–5 — and the fishing didn’t disappoint. We kick things off with Sam Raco, who took 3rd place in the non-boating division with 2.865 kg. After a slow start and no fish until 11 a.m. on Day 1, Sam found success working racks with Outback Breamer muss lures and Bait Junkie Risky Critters, before pulling a critical late-session upgrade on a Cranka Crab that bumped him into the top three by just 30 grams. But the standout performance of the round came from Mark Healey, who delivered a commanding win in the boating division with 10 fish for 6.975 kg — more than a full kilo ahead of second place. Mark overcame major hurdles just to compete — including mechanical issues during pre-fish that forced him to borrow a boat — yet still produced a flawless two-day campaign. He leaned on years of experience, precise crab presentations, and thoughtful spot management. His Day 1 included the big bream of the event, a 1.485 kg unit that helped secure his overnight lead. Day 2 saw him nearly crack 4 kg, sealing the win in dominant fashion. Healey breaks down his winning approach: Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light Vanford 2500HG 6 lb Sunline Castaway braid and 8–10 lb Ocea fluorocarbon leader Heavy Cranka Crabs in UV Olive for maximum line contact and drift control in tight structure Also featured: 🥇 Ethan Glover – 1st place non-boater (3.470 kg), landing quality upgrades on crabs and rolling crankbaits 🥉 Paul Langley – 3rd place boater (5.475 kg), building bags with Gulp Crabbies and finesse grubs 🥈 Steven Pryke – 2nd place boater (5.820 kg), combining crankbaits, plastics, and a new reef find via LiveScope — plus an unplanned swim mid-session! This is one of the most detailed breakdowns we’ve had — full of smart tactical choices, late-session clutch moments, and some truly quality bags. 🎣 Want more? Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective at breamfishingproject.supercast.com — get early access to episodes, join lure-specific challenges, tune into exclusive livestreams, and grab a tournament shirt before they’re gone.
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  • Episode 138: NSW Tournament Series, Round 2, Botany Bay, March 9, 2025
    In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Botany Bay on the Georges River in Sydney to recap the NSW BREAM Tournament Series round held on the 9th of March 2025. A one-day event with everything from boat trouble and bad weather to big fish and first-place finishes. We hear from: 🎣 Abz Machlaoui and Rashid Ammoun from Team Finesse Angler who landed third place with a 3.89 kg bag, including the event’s Big Bream at 1.13 kg. Abz shares a chaotic but inspiring day that included rain, a collision, and a massive late-session upgrade using the Daiwa Baitjunkie 2.95" Flick in Red Herring. 🎣 Dane Tomaszeki and Adam Lacey from Team Zeus Tackle who finished second with 4.01 kg. They break down their precision pontoon approach with crabs and mussels, talk through heartbreaking near misses, and reflect on how Adam’s 1.1 kg fish nearly took Big Bream honours. 🎣 Ahmad Mahfoud and Rabih Itani from Team Smart Fish / Precision Building Maintenance who dominated the field with a 4.74 kg bag. They cover their methodical run from East Hills to Woolooware Bay, landing multiple kilo-class fish using Jackall Chubbies and Atomic Crank 38s in key current zones. You’ll get lure talk, tactical insight, and some great stories from a tough but rewarding day on one of Sydney’s iconic Bream fisheries. 🔗 Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective Get early access to episodes, bonus content, live streams, and monthly lure-specific challenges: 👉 breamfishingproject.supercast.com Subscribe, share, and enjoy the show!
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  • Episode 137: 2025 Daiwa BREAM Series, Blackwood River 17-18 May
      Daiwa BREAM Series – Blackwood River WA | May 17–18, 2025 – Full Event Recap In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we’re heading back to the picturesque but punishing Blackwood River in Western Australia to break down the Daiwa BREAM Series round held over the weekend of May 17–18, 2025. With conditions proving difficult across both days—flat conditions, fog delays, speed restrictions, and finicky fish—the event became a real test of patience, presentation, and local knowledge. Despite the challenges, Rob Dawson came out on top in the boating division with a unique stat: matching weights of 1.93 kg on both days of competition. In a field full of experienced competitors, consistency was key. Joining the show are all six podium finishers—boaters and non-boaters—who walk us through their pre-fish strategies, lure choices, on-the-day decisions, and what they’d do differently next time. You’ll hear from: Boating Division: Rob Dawson (1st), Greg Cooper (2nd), and Mark Crompton (3rd) Non-Boating Division: Ben Oakes (1st), Ruan Vanderberg (2nd), and Michael Saot (3rd) From jerkbaits and sprats to mussel vibes, baby vibes, and finesse presentations, the stories highlight how subtle adjustments and sheer persistence made all the difference. Whether it was long casts with stick minnows, twitching Noris laydown minnows across wind-blown flats, or dragging Z-Man craws along the bottom, each angler found a different way to unlock fish. There are also some great personal reflections—Ruan revisits his early days on the show, Rob discusses guiding on the Blackwood, and Mark shares how one turned belly-up fish possibly cost him the win. It’s a great reminder of how small margins often define tournament results. 🎣 Join the Bream Fishing Project Collective If you want to learn more between comps, consider joining The Bream Fishing Project Collective. Members get early access to episodes, exclusive live streams, and take part in lure-specific challenges aimed at helping you improve your results on the water. 👉 breamfishingproject.supercast.com  
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  • Episode 136: The Monthly Report, June, 2025 with Brett Geddes
    🎣 The Monthly Report – June 2025 Welcome back to The Bream Fishing Project! In this packed June edition of the Monthly Report, Andrew is joined once again by Brett Geddes for a wide-ranging and insight-rich conversation. From competition recaps to deep dives into tackle, tactics, and Collective breakthroughs — this episode is full of value for serious bream anglers. We cover: Tournament updates from Foster, Georges River, Lake Macquarie, Nelson, Peel Inlet, and more East Coast Bream Series recap Lure-specific discussions: crabs, mussels, baby vibes, and prawns Big fish stories (including a 91cm flathead on 4lb leader) Tech talk: forward-facing sonar, side imaging, sounder insights Collective highlights and lessons learned from shared experimentation Brett’s milestone: 1,000+ bream caught so far in 2025 A tribute to Brett’s father and the joy of multi-generational fishing trips 🎁 Subscriber Giveaway Two Force Lures prize packs are up for grabs — one for new subscribers and another exclusively for members of The Bream Fishing Project Collective. Sign up now to be included in the draw! 🧠 Join the Collective Take your fishing to the next level. Be part of our lure-specific challenges, live-streamed mastermind sessions, and early episode access. 👉 Join now at: breamfishingproject.supercast.com 📺 Watch + Subscribe on YouTube Want to see the lures, rigging tips, and on-screen tackle chat? Watch the full Monthly Report episode on YouTube. 📢 Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button on our channel to get all the latest fishing interviews, breakdowns, and gear reviews! 👉 youtube.com/@thebreamfishingproject 🐟 Featured Brands & Gear: Outback Breamer Baits – Makers of “The Muss” and “Lil Muss,” tournament-proven mussel imitation lures designed in WA. 🌐 outbackbreamerbaits.com Blue Lip Baits – Joey’s handcrafted mussels and chin weights, perfect for finesse fishing and deep presentations. Force Lures – Known for the Spider Crab, a standout performer in the Collective’s mussel & crab challenge. Chasebaits – The Chasebaits Junior 65mm soft plastic is proving lethal on bream and perch. Pro Lure – Featuring Prey Minnows and the new Ultra Gar, plus the 220mm version for offshore action. Burley Pro – Kayak accessories to optimize your time on the water. 🙌 Thanks for listening — don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, join The Collective, and subscribe on YouTube for more epic bream fishing content. Tight lines!
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A weekly podcast for keen Bream anglers who like to catch Bream on lures, especially within a competition setting. Each week we will talk with successful bream fishermen and woman who have achieved excellent results in the art of catching bream on lures. We will be covering tips and tricks that will help you to catch more bream on lures around the country.
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