The Bream Fishing Project

The 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series headed west to the iconic Blackwood River for the Garmin-sponsored round, and despite favourable fish activity predictions, the anglers were met with changing weather, difficult conditions and some very tough decisions over two days of competition.

In Episode 211 of The Lure Fishing Project, Andrew Death sits down with the podium finishers to unpack exactly how they approached one of Western Australia's premier bream fisheries.

You'll hear how anglers adapted to changing wind directions, why some abandoned productive areas while others stayed committed to their game plan, and the subtle lure, retrieve and location changes that ultimately separated the winners from the rest of the field.

Throughout the episode, the anglers discuss:

How they approached pre-fishing and prepared for tournament day.

The influence of wind, tide and changing conditions throughout the weekend.

Why tiny adjustments to retrieve speed made all the difference.

Fishing shallow flats versus deeper structure.

Working mussels, blades, crankbaits, stick minnows and soft plastics.

How modern electronics helped locate fish on otherwise featureless flats.

Managing tournament pressure and making the right decisions when the bite slowed.

Lessons learned from fishing alongside some of Australia's best tournament anglers.

Featured interviews include:

Boaters
🥇 Alex Greisdorf (plus Mercury Bonus winner) – 5.970 kg
🥈 Benjamin Oakes – 5.370 kg
🥉 Callum Dowell – 4.770 kg

Non-Boaters
🥇 Michael Sammut – 3.230 kg
🥈 Darcy Miller – 3.110 kg
🥉 Oliver Franke – 2.925 kg

Whether you're a tournament angler or simply looking to catch more bream, this episode is packed with practical information you can apply on your next trip.

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What does it take to catch your first Murray cod?

In this episode of The Lure Fishing Project, I sit down with accomplished kayak angler Joel Crosbie to break down the fundamentals of Murray cod fishing.

Many anglers know Joel from his success in tournament bream fishing, but after stepping away from the competition scene for several years, he immersed himself in chasing Australia's iconic freshwater predator. In this conversation, he shares the lessons he learned, the mistakes he made, and the simple approach he'd recommend to anyone wanting to catch their first cod.

In this episode we cover:

Joel's journey from tournament bream to Murray cod.

The three lures he'd recommend to beginners.

Rod, reel and line setups.

Fishing structure and lure presentation.

Kayak tactics for Murray cod.

Surface strikes, big fish stories and lessons learned.

Practical tips to help shorten your learning curve.

Whether you're planning your first cod trip or you're simply curious about one of Australia's most exciting sportfish, this episode is packed with practical advice and entertaining stories.

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Episode 209 – Action Fishing Tournament Round 1 | Berowra Waters
The 2026 Action Fishing Tournament season gets underway at Berowra Waters, with three anglers who all took very different paths to the podium.

In this episode, Andrew Death sits down with the top three finishers to break down exactly how they approached the day, the adjustments they made, and the key decisions that produced the winning bags.

🥇 Jeff Kirkby talks through his first tournament victory, including the 45.5cm big bream that anchored his winning bag and how a simple modification to his Baby Vibe proved to be the difference.

🥈 Rick King explains how an explosive surface bite on cicadas transformed an average start into another podium finish, along with why he believes the fish were holding deeper than expected.

🥉 Zane Duce shares the story of his first Action Fishing Tournament podium after surviving three hours without a legal fish before a late-session change completely turned his day around.

Throughout the episode you'll hear discussions on:

• Fishing transition periods
• Surface cicada techniques
• Baby Vibes and stick minnows
• Working pontoons, rock edges and deep banks
• Leader choices and lure modifications
• Competition strategy and decision making under pressure
• How three very different approaches produced almost identical bags

Congratulations to Geoff, Rick and Zane on outstanding performances to kick off the season.

If you're looking to improve your tournament fishing or simply enjoy hearing Australia's best lure anglers explain exactly how they caught their fish, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Welcome to the July Monthly Report from The Lure Fishing Project.

This month Andrew and Brett catch up on everything that's been happening throughout June, from kayak tournaments and family fishing to new boats, upcoming competitions and the latest developments within The Lure Fishing Project.

In this episode we discuss:

• The Georges River Hobie Kayak Bream Tournament and Harvey's first Hobie event.
• The incredible generosity of the fishing community in helping young anglers get started.
• Brett's remarkable perch fishing in the Gippsland Lakes and the techniques producing consistent results.
• A catch-up with Nev from Nev's Fishing and the work behind one of Australia's biggest fishing YouTube channels.
• Progress on Andrew's new boat and plans for a Lowrance Recon electric motor.
• Fishing the upcoming Shimano Flathead Australian Open.
• Around the Grounds – upcoming Australian bream and kayak fishing tournaments.

Whether you're into bream, perch, flathead, kayak fishing or simply enjoy hearing great fishing stories, there's plenty to enjoy in this month's report.

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The Vic Bream Classics headed back to Marlo for the 2026 Megabass East Gippsland Bream Classic, and this one had a bit of everything — big bags, tight bite windows, huge schools of salmon, and a first-time win for Team Marlo Bait and Tackle.

In this episode, I catch up with the top three teams:

• Alex Franchuk and Paul Malov from Team Millerods – 3rd Place
• Dan Mackrell and Declan Betts from Team Samurai Rods – 2nd Place
• Harry Young and Brad Young from Team Marlo Bait and Tackle – 1st Place

The event was shaped by low water, limited flow, heavy boat traffic, and massive numbers of salmon sitting above the bream. For many teams, the challenge was not just finding the right fish, but getting through the salmon and slowing presentations down enough to tempt quality bream underneath.

Across the interviews we discuss:

• Fishing under massive schools of salmon
• Why the edge bite was tough
• Slow plastics in open water
• Bloodworm colours, grubs, prawns and paddle tails
• Using ActiveTarget and sonar to identify bream amongst mixed species
• Managing bite windows that only lasted a few minutes
• Why spot management was critical over two days
• Fishing heavy leaders and weedless-rigged plastics tight to structure
• Harry and Brad Young’s first Vic Bream Classic win

Team Marlo Bait and Tackle put together a dominant performance, weighing 5.490kg on day one and 5.365kg on day two for a total of 10.855kg. Their win came from backing their plan, fishing their water, managing their spots, and staying calm when Sunday morning started slowly.

If you fish Marlo, East Gippsland, or any system where fish sit under bait and salmon, there are some great lessons in this one.

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