The Bream Fishing Project

In this episode of the podcast, we review the recent Compleat Angler Nedlands sponsored round of the 2023 boat series. Team Blake, consisting of Blake Coomber and Blake Liddelow, emerged victorious on the Swan River in Perth. Despite falling short of a limit, the pair managed to bring back a total weight of 2.290kg, with their big bream weighing in at an impressive 1.280kg. Join us as we explore their winning strategy and the challenges they faced throughout the day. We also highlight the impressive performance of Michael Sammut and Dave Bennett from team Luzzu, who narrowly missed out on the top spot due to a countback. Despite a slow start and managing only 5 fish in total, their perseverance paid off. We discuss their tactics and the baits they used to entice the fish, including bloodworm and motor oil Zman Slimswims. Taking third place was Absolutely Crabulous, represented by Travis Newland and Josh Phillips. Starting on untouched ground near the launch, they quickly secured a bag of fish before moving around the Maylands area. We delve into their strategic decisions and the gradual success they experienced throughout the day. Lastly, we acknowledge the support of Compleat Angler Nedlands, who sponsored the Big Bream for the event. The Blake's impressive catch earned them a cash prize of $500. Tune in to hear more about the exciting world of competitive fishing and the strategies employed by these skilled anglers.

"The East Coast Bream Series Grand Final: A Battle on the Parramatta River" Welcome to an exciting episode of The Bream Fishing Project, where we take you on a thrilling journey through the East Coast Bream Series Grand Final. Held on the bustling Parramatta River in Sydney Harbour, this competition brought together some of the finest anglers in the region. In this episode, we kick things off with an interview featuring Daniel Bonaccorso and his partner Adriano Fulnari. Daniel and Adriano opted not to pre-fish and instead relied on their local knowledge to prepare for the competition. Tune in to discover how they overcame early struggles and turned their luck around, ultimately securing a commendable third position. Next up, we have Dane and Daniel, who made a triumphant return to The Bream Fishing Project podcast. These skilled anglers utilized their pre-fishing time to scout new locations, deviating from their usual spots. Dane Daniel also shares their secret weapon, the must-have lure that helped them secure second place. Stay tuned to learn about their innovative technique called the "flying muss” and how it played a role in their success. Finally, we have the dynamic duo of Michael Colotouros and Robert Patruno, who also chose not to pre-fish. Michael provides fascinating insights into how he leveraged his previous experience to strategize for the competition. With their unwavering confidence in just two types of lures, they set out with a staggering 8 to 10 rods. However, as the day unfolded, they had to make a quick change that ultimately led them to capture the winning fish. Join us as we unravel the intense moments, strategic decisions, and remarkable catches that defined the East Coast Bream Series Grand Final. Whether you're a passionate angler or simply love the thrill of competitive fishing, this episode is sure to captivate and inspire.

🎣 Dive into a Hidden Gem of Bream Fishing Wisdom! 🌊 Get ready for an exclusive time-traveling experience with a secret recording featuring Steve Morgan and Kris Hickson, recorded on the picturesque banks of the Hastings River in Port Macquarie, all the way back on October 28, 2011. 🗓️ In this remarkable recording, Steve and Kris generously shared their priceless strategies for targeting bream in the stunning Hastings River setting. This rare gem was captured during the epic Hobie Fishing Worlds 1 and the 2011 Hobie Australian Championships. The mastermind behind this enlightening session was none other than Steve Fields, who orchestrated it to assist international competitors who were new to Bream fishing in the captivating Hastings River location. 🌍🎣 Get ready to unlock a treasure trove of knowledge and insights from the world of bream fishing! Stay tuned for the upcoming episode. 🎙️🐟 #BreamFishing #SecretRecording #HastingsRiver #FishingWisdom

Welcome to The Bream Fishing Project Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of all things bream fishing. In this episode, we bring you the thrilling highlights of the recent tournament, featuring some incredible anglers and their impressive strategies. We kick off the show with Hunter Grose, a dedicated angler who went the extra mile, literally, to target his bream. Travelling a long distance, Hunter's hard work paid off as he utilized Cranka crabs to outsmart his competition. Despite facing bait fishermen in areas he was targeting, Hunter's skills landed him a respectable fourth place finish. Next up is Joseph Gardiner, a consistent performer in the bream fishing scene. Joseph's expertise and determination earned him a well-deserved third place, narrowly missing out on the top spot. However, the competition took an interesting turn as Ian Abercrombie emerged with the exact same weight, securing second place. But that's not all - Ian also claimed the title of big bream for the competition, surpassing Paul Siemaszko's impressive 910 gram fish. This unexpected twist adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the sport. Finally, we celebrate the ultimate champion, Adrian Barbour, who not only clinched first place but also secured a spot in the prestigious Hobie Australian Championships in Mallacoota. Adrian's interview is a fascinating one, as he shares his winning strategies involving Diawa lures and light leaders. His persistence and tenacity allowed him to steadily upgrade his bag throughout the entire competition period. Join us as we unravel the stories, techniques, and triumphs of these remarkable anglers in the world of competitive bream fishing. Whether you're an avid angler or simply intrigued by the sport, this podcast is your gateway to the thrilling world of bream fishing.

Welcome to "Vic Bream Classic Hopkins River Episode of The Bream Fishing Project," your go-to podcast for all things bream fishing. In this special episode, we're taking you on a thrilling journey to the banks of the Hopkins River, where the 2023 Glenelg Hopkins CMA BCF Bream Classic unfolded in epic fashion. Experience the heart-pounding action as Team Lowrance Millerods, Paul Malov and Alex Franchuk, demonstrate the power of persistence. With only one fish in their bag by noon, they made a calculated decision to return to their starting point, resulting in a phenomenal one-hour comeback to win the tournament with a bag of 10/10 Bream, totaling a whopping 7.72kg. Explore the fierce competition between top teams, including Team Samurai Rods with Dan Mackrell and Declan Betts, who clinched the second spot with their impressive 10/10 bream weighing 7.62kg. Listen to the journey of Team Fishin.com.au, who secured third place with their own 10/10 bream, registering 6.34kg on the scales. We'll also delve into the prestigious awards handed out during the event, including the Sunline Best Bag, Graham Taylor Memorial Trophy, JML Anglers Alliance Big Bream, Hurricane Monster Movers Prize, and the heartwarming tale of the Shimano Junior Angler Prize, highlighting the generosity and camaraderie that make the angling community special. Whether you're a seasoned bream fishing pro or simply someone who appreciates a good competition, "The Bream Fishing Project" provides an immersive and educational experience. Join us as we cast our lines into the riveting world of competitive bream fishing and revisit the unforgettable moments that defined the 2023 Glenelg Hopkins CMA BCF Bream Classic.

Welcome to the West Australian Tournament Fishing Boat Show Round 3 episode! In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of competitive fishing, recounting the highlights of the tournament and celebrating the top performers. In third place, we find the formidable team of Alex Griesdorf and Ben Oakes. Alex makes a triumphant return to the Bream Fishing Project with another solid result, showcasing his skills in catching the elusive bream. What's the secret to his success? Well, most of his bags were reeled in using the innovative Pygmy Mussel from Blue Lip Baits. You won't want to miss the details of their strategy and the moments that secured them a podium finish. In the runner-up spot, we have Stuart McCarthy and Aden Miller, who decided to stick with man-made structures as well. These skilled anglers brought in a fantastic kicker fish on both days of the tournament, along with two remarkably consistent bags. Their secret weapon? The deadly combination of Blue Lip Baits Pygmy Mussel and Zipbaits Rigge 56 hardbody lures. Tune in to find out how they executed their game plan and came close to claiming the top spot. Now, let's talk about the impressive mother and son duo, Jenny and Joseph Gardner, who not only held onto their day 1 lead but dominated the competition to clinch the first-place title. Their catch included the big bream of the day, weighing in at 1.160kg! How did they do it? They expertly fished man-made structures with the new Blue Lip Baits Pygmy Mussel in Dark Night and Muddy Bank colours. Their technique involved precision casting, allowing the bait to sink before delivering short and subtle hops – a strategy that paid off handsomely! Join us as we explore the captivating stories, strategies, and triumphs of the West Australian Tournament Fishing Boat Show Round 3. Whether you're an avid angler or simply a fan of competitive fishing, this podcast episode is a must-listen!

Dive into the thrilling world of competitive kayak fishing in this riveting episode of "Hobie Kayak Fishing Adventures." Join us as we embark on a journey to the picturesque St Georges Basin, nestled along the enchanting south coast of New South Wales, to cover the intense 2023 round of the Hobie kayak fishing series. With over 100 avid anglers testing their skills against the elusive bream over two action-packed days, only 56 anglers managed to hook and land at least one of these prized catches. In a surprising turn of events, there were no full bags of fish, even for the top contenders. Our episode begins with an in-depth conversation with the third-place winner and a seasoned angler, Mr. Peter Nord of Hurricane Lures. As the creator of Hurricane Lures, Peter brings a wealth of experience both in the art of fishing and the competitive fishing scene. Join us for an engaging interview that provides unique insights into fishing techniques and the lure fishing industry. In second place, we have Jesse Thompson, representing New South Wales. Jesse's journey in the Hobie kayak fishing tournament is nothing short of inspiring. Despite catching only two fish on the first day, Jesse made a remarkable comeback on Sunday, securing not only three fish but also some impressive upgrades. Discover Jesse's tactics and his incredible rise in this gripping segment. And finally, taking the top spot as the newcomer to the Hobie kayak fishing scene is Andrew Smith. Andrew's victory in this tournament marked his first win in kayak fishing, and he achieved it with exceptional style. Listen closely to Andrew's captivating story, which reveals that persistence pays off, as he secured his first win late in the game. Andrew's transition from a trout angler to a successful bream chaser is a testament to his versatility as an angler. If you're an angling enthusiast or just someone looking for inspiration, this episode will reignite your passion for fishing. After hearing the ups and downs of the competition, you'll be eager to hit the water again, especially with the Australian championships on the horizon. Join us for an exciting and informative episode that showcases the true spirit of kayak fishing and the determination of anglers to succeed.

🎣 Exciting news! Part two of our amazing episode is now live! We had the privilege of chatting with three experienced anglers who have been in the competition scene for years. If you missed part one, make sure to go back and catch up before diving into this one. The boater and non-boater stories complement each other perfectly, offering unique perspectives on their experiences. 🔥 This round was sponsored by Rapala / Crush City, and each angler received a sample pack of their new soft plastics. We believe it made a significant impact on the results. Tune in to both episodes to hear our thoughts on it! 🎙️ First up, we have Mick Horn, a Rapala employee who played a crucial role in designing the new range of plastics. He shares valuable insights on how to use these lures effectively. Mick and Tim Morgan, also from Rapala, were paired with Joel McKenzie and Lance Marsh on alternate days. Joel finished in 2nd place, while Lance secured 4th place. Don't miss this fantastic interview! 🎣 Next, we welcome back Steve Morgan, who has been having a fantastic year using his Garmin Live Scope and 3lb straight through fluorocarbon. Check out his YouTube page for more exciting videos on how he achieves impressive results. Steve provides an in-depth account of his fishing techniques and graciously acknowledges Steve Wilson's victory. 🏆 Lastly, we have Steve Wilson, a true veteran in bream competitions. After years of fishing and placing in various events, this was his first qualifier win. You can hear the joy and relief in his voice during this interview. It's a fitting end to this mammoth two-part episode! 🎧 This double episode is a personal favorite, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed putting it together! Don't forget to tune in and let us know your thoughts. Happy fishing! 🎣🎙️ #TheBreamFishingProject #PodcastEpisode #AnglersUnite

This is was another great round from the Abt Daiwa bream series. With six angler interveiws over two parts, this is one not to be missed. This round was sponsored by Rapala, and marks the recent lauch of the Crush City range of soft plastics designed and developed in Australia. Each angler was given a mix of different soft plastics at the briefing on Friday night. Tune in to see how this affected the results! First up we have Jordan Armstrong who placed third in the Non - boater division. I must say it was an absolute pleasure to speak with Jordan. Jordan was paired up whith two awesome boaters. On day one , he fished with Steve Wilson and was able to to catch his three fish many times over. Then on day two he was paired with Anthony Wishey. I spoke with Jordan at length about fishing with Anthony and I was so impressed by what Jordan had to say, I recorded an angler interview with Anthony that will be aired on The Australian Lure Fishing Podcast tomorrow. Make sure you listen in to hear what Jordan has to say. If you are on the fence about fishing an ABT round, this may push you over the edge. Next up I spoke with Joel Mckenzie. While Joel has not been on The Bream Fishing Project previously, he has been mentioned before. Back in episode 22, I spoke with the non - boater winner Lance Marsh who is Joels father in-law. If you have not heard this interview I encourage you to go back and have a listen. The other interesting thing about this round is that Lance and Joel were paried with the same boaters. Joel had Tim Morgan on Saturday and Mick Horn on Sunday. Lance had Mick Horn on Saturday and Tim Morgan on Sunday. For anyone who doesn't know, both Mick And Tim work for Rapala who sponsored the round. In his interview Joel run through the lures and techniques he used to fill his bags. He also spoke about the how the sounder helped them to locate bream. Then in first place in the Non - Boater division we have Peter Clark. This was another great interview. As you will hear in the interview , Peter travelled up to the Gold Coast, with his mate Andrew Stubbs to try and secure a top ten finish and secure a spot in the Grand Final. He did better than that, he won the event. If you tune in an d listen through to Peters inteview, you will hear how he channelled some sponsor karma using one of the new Rapala lure he was give at the briefing. Peter did eventually need a couple more lures and Tim The Bream Morgan came to the rescue with a few extra soft plastics. I did read a comment from Tim saying that Peter had showed him that these particular lures worked well on bream. Next week we will have Part 2. This was a special win, and is not to be missed

In this episode I had a fantastic discussion with Taka Kawasaki from Daiwa Australia. Any of the regular listeners will recognise Taka as the winner of the non - boater division of the ABT Hawkesbury and Gladstone rounds. In Taka's role at Daiwa he takes care of hard-body lures and colours. So we thought with the recent releases at AFTA this would be a great time to run through all of the new Bream related lures and colours. We spoke at length about why some colours we added to different lures. Daiwa also uses some fascinating technology with their 'Adel' colour schemes. Taka explained how and why those colours were developed. The very popular 'DR Minnow ' has been re- released in jointed and non - jointed models. Although these lures are the same model, they have very specific uses. Taka explains the locations and techniques that these lures were designed for. After we cover all of the lures, Taka shares some information about the flourocarbon and braided lines that Daiwa has to offer. Taka has also initiated line recycling that all fishermen and women can participate in. We talk about exactly how it works and how everyone can get involved. We also have a promotion running where the winner will recieve a whole swag of new lures, but you will need to tune in to find out all about it! This promotion closes 31 August 2023 and the winner win be announced on Facebook September 1st and notified via Facebook messenger. The prize pack will not be available until all the lures are instock and available to retailers.

In this episode we travel to South Australia to The Onkaparinga River to review what was the the toughest round that I have reported on so far. This round was sponsored by Pro Lure Australia. Big bream was sponsored by Berley Pro! In this system they have an event locally known as "The Bloodworm Run. " Did this contribute to fishing being very tough? First up I spoke with Sean Person. Sean is a local angler who has had good sucess in the Bream tournament scene. Tune in to see how he caught his fish. In second place was Josh Bland who has also had some good sucuess in the Bream master Series. As you will hear, this was a really tough round and Josh was able to take out big bream with a cracking Bream over a kilo. Josh was very close to first place and gives a great account of his day. In first place, backing it up his win from the previous Onkaparinga round in 2021 was Ryan Ottens. Ryan didn’t get a chance to pre fish and used his experience on this system to find the fish. Ryan had some gear failure which resrticted his movements, but still managed to grind out a win. Ryan has a favourite type of lure he uses a lot of the time, tune in to see what he used to take the win!

in this episode we have gone back to May 2023 to cover the Atomic East Gippsland Bream Classic. This episode starts with a 3 way interview between myself Bobby Sproule and Justin Dingwell.

In this episode we head north to Gladstone in QLD. For the first time this year we throw Pikey Bream back into the mix. This is also an arena where there is much more run in the tide than the rest of the circuit. This is another huge show, with 5 x angler interviews. First up in second place in the non-boater division I spoke with Col Wilson. This was an interesting interview starting with a pairing of Stephen and Colin Wilson who did not know each other before this event. Colin gave a detailed account of how he caught his bream which would help any angler heading up to this area. Then we moved on to the rock-star of the Non-boater division Taka Kawasaki who flew in from Sydney and went straight from the airport to the waterway and jumped on Wally Fahey's boat. Taka was paired with Liam Robinson on day one and Allan Murray on day two. Taka shares his first Pikey Bream capture which involved a bit of luck and some good observation skills! In third place in the boater division I was Stephen Wilson. This was another interesting conversation that starts with Stephen explaining how fishing in July changed things for this competition. In the past the Gladstone round has typically been held in September and the change in dates this year definitely affected the fishing. Stephen also spoke about how the big tides affect how the bream behave. In second place was the defending champion Tom Deer who has been very successful in this arena. You will need to listen to this interview to hear Tom's strategy around chasing big fish verses chasing numbers of fish. Tom shared a small modification he sometimes makes to his Atomic Crank 38 lures which is worth hearing about. Then in first place, is the in-form angler Chri Lonne. Chris has just taken out the QLD open in his last event and then backed it up in Gladstone. On the Friday prefish Chris found a new location which helped him take out this competition.

In this episode we head back to the Gold Coast for what is one of my favourite rounds for the year. I had a blast at the competition and I really enjoyed recording this episode. First up we have repeat guest Joel Crosbie in third place. Joel is having an awesome season this year and is a very good chance of taking out AOY for 2023. In talking with Joel in this episode and also over on the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast I have been amazed at just how competitive Joel is. I think you will really enjoy hearing about how Joel caught his fish. In second place is another repeat guest Guy Struthers. Guy has been at the pointy end of the field for a number of years. Guy is a QLD local and first up he shares some thoughts on how the wind and weather affects the fishing conditions up on the GC. If you are interested in fishing canals and pontoons, Guy is a master at this and he gave some great insights about how he catches bream in these areas. Finally, in first place is Gareth Goodhew. This was Gareth's first Hobie Tournament win and although he came home in first place it wasn't all smooth sailing and big numers of fish. Tune in to hear how his two days came together. Gareth also told me about his first at a Hobie competition. This is a good interview to listen to if you are considering entering for the first time.

In this episode we leave the kayaks behind as we travel back to Western Australia and cover the ABT round on the Blackwood river. I think this is one of the more interesting venues on the bream fishing circuit. I find it interesting that several anglers have spoken about getting "wooded." This venue also can produce huge numbers of fish as you will hear in this episode. We have 5 x angler interviews starting with second in the non-boater division. Blair Paisley-Kerr shares how day one started slowly but with his boater Matt McCarthy they made the decision to change location. Listen in to see what changes Blair made to help him catch enough fish to finish in 1st place overnight and in second place after day two. I then had a very interesting discussion with Aden Miller who is usually a shore based angler. Aden fished for bream from a boat for the first time in this competition, but it did not start smoothly. Aden spoke about what he and his boater, Paul Burton did on day 1 to overcome some motoer issues. This was also Aden's first ABT competition and to win his division is a great story. In 4th place in the boater division was repeat guest Matt McCarthy. Matt's and Blair fished together on day 1 and now you get to hear the other side of that story. Matt tried a couple of unusual lures that produced results. You will need to listen to see what he used and what caught fish! We then move in to second place and talk with Alex Greisdorf. This is one of Alex's favourite systems and used his prefish to rule out some areas. Using his knowledge of the system Alex was able to fill his bags quickly and was then able to upgrade throughout the day. Alex also shared some insights around bream spawning and how water temperature can affect the fishing. FInally, for the second time in two Blackwood River rounds, I spoke with the winner Joseph Gardiner. Last time I spoke with Joseph we talked about a new lure which was proving to be very successful. This time he spills the beans..... but not before Alex did in his interview. I also spoke briefly about his mother Jenny who fished this event. This is another great story. I look forward to the next round in WA,which I believe is the Swan River Round in the kayaks.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Queensland Open. Leading up to this event there was some talk around whether Steve Morgan could take the the two Bream opens and the Bass open. By his own admission, Steve said he typically didn't place highly up there in QLD. I did have a brief conversation with Steve about why out of state anglers sometimes perform really well. This small part of Steve's interview was brilliant and definitely worth listening to before we got into the nitty gritty of his competition. I then spoke with second place Cain Waller who also had a great story to tell. One of my favourite parts of the interview was when Cain spoke about having motor issues, getting towed back and then running like an athlete to put his key tag back on the board. Finally in first place was Chris Lonne, who also had a great story. Chris caught a whole bunch of fish off one location. I have not heard a story quite like this before. For anyone heading to the Hobie round this weekend on the Gold Coast, this is a must listen!

In this episode we are off to the mighty Georges River in Sydney. This for me was a very interesting event. In the weeks leading up to the event, the river was fishing very very well. There was lots of large Bream and lots of Mulloway up to the 1m mark. When competition day arrived the river started to shut down a little. First up we have repeat guest Tony Pettie who fished very well and regained the Batman title fro Simon. For anyone who fished this competiton and struggled this is a great interview. Tony fished basic patterns with good effect. He also won the Atomic Big Bream with a 1.4 kg beast. Tony is one of a few anglers who is making a charge on the AOY points table. In second place we have Jason Marshall who is relatively new to the Hobie Series and is also a repeat guest on The Bream Fishing Project. Jason is showing the way for anyone who would like to come and have a go at a kayak fishing event. Jason has won two Yakhunters bream rounds and has had one Ppodium finish and a top ten in Hobie rounds. Jason had a very interesting story which showed a lot of dedication and tenacity. Jason put all of his eggs in one basket and it paid real dividends. Tune in to hear his story. First place went to the one and only Russell Babekuhl. Russell has had an amazing run in his last 5 events and this is no exception. However, it wasn't Russell's easiest win. He didn't catch lots of fish and he also fished in a way tha is a little different from his usual strategy. I was surprised by a couple of things Russell spoke about.... but you will need to listen in to hear all about it!

In this episode we are winding the clock back to 2021, to March. In this event we fished in some of the worst weather that I have fished in during a competition. For anyone fishing the St Georges Basin round of the Hobie Kayak Bream Series later this year, this episode is for you. First up we hear from Bradley Hart. This was Bradley's first time on this waterway and he shared how he moved around and found fish. Bradley used a few different lures and techniques to fill his bag. In second place we have Pine, who spoke initially about having some average results in prior competitions. Pine decided to commit to fishing the round, head down for a prefish to try and work a few things out. As you will hear this decision to commit to the competition and prefish, really paid off! Then in first place I spoke with Sean Hill. Sean had been fishing very well for a couple of years and it was no surprise that that he was able a win. Sean was in third place over night and on the Sunday we had a shortened competition day. I found it interesting when Sean spoke about what he was thinking on the Sunday morning. The weather was closing in and he had to make a decision about fishing where he fished on Saturday or heading for more protected waters. Listen in to hear what he decided. I also want to make mention of Simon Morley who finished in 4th place. Simon had the same weight as Bradley, but finished in 4th on a count back. I hope to be speaking with Simon in the coming weeks!

In this episode we cover the recent round of the ABT Daiwa Bream Series held at Lake Macquarie on the 3-4 June 2023. We have 5 angler interviews for this episode and each has an interesting story. Starting with second place in the non - boater division Daniel Reynolds. Daniel is a local to Lake Mac and usually fishes land based. Dan has only fished a handfull of events in this interview you will hear how he was able to finish in second place. In first place for the non - boater division I had a quick chat with Lance Marsh. I have to admit, this was one of my favourite interviews. You will hear how Lance was able to win this event with just 5/6 fish. If you have listened to my interviews for a while you will know that I like to hear about the father and son teams. In this interview you will hear about a relationship with a difference. We then move back to the boater division and talk with former Australian Open champion and previous Bream Fishing Project guest Jamie McKeown. Jamie talked though all the things he had to do to end up in third place. Jamie was fishing within casting distance of the winner Mark Healey and he spoke about all the decisions he made over the 2 days of competition. Jamie also spoke about all of the extra things a competiton angler needs to contend with while fishing in a very specific location on Lake Macquarie. In second place was an old fried of mine from the Southern Bream Series days, Jason Mayberry. Jason fished differently to Mark and Jamie and used 2lb to catch some of his fish. Jason spoke about how one of his bigger fish had him in "knots" during the fight. Tune in to get hear about a slightly different approach. Then for the second competition in a row, I spoke with the winner Mark Healey. There wer a couple of parallels between this competition and the last competition on the Hawkesbury River. Fishing along side Jamie, Mark concentrated his efforts in one location to grind out a win. Over the years Mark has proven himself to be a champion angler and this interview and the last interview from the Hawkesbury River round some true insights about Marks approach. I would also like to say thanks to Berley Pro who have come on board as a new sponsor. Next week I am hoping to announce full details of their promotion. Thanks also to James from Hunter Watersports for continued support. Thanks also to Adam at fishin.com.au for his continued support.

This was the biggest kayak bream round ever held in Australia! You will hear from our first female guest Marlee Percy and her fiancee Peter Cook. This was Marlee's first kayak fishing event and what an event it was for her. Marlee finished 1st in the womans and 27th overall. I am looking forward to seeing how the womens division develops ove the next year or so. Then we have repeat guest Steve Pryke back to the show with another impressive performance. Steve finished in third place and also took out big bream for the competition. Steve now has an impressive record at Woy Woy and you will get to hear how he targetted and caught his fish. Then you will hear from Guy Sruthers who travelled from Queensland to fish this event. Tune in to hear how Guy caught his fish. Guy is a professional fishing rod builder and he talks about some of the rods he used at this event. Then we move on to our winner and repeat guest Glenn Allen. This has been along time coming! Glenn is one of the most talented anglers I know, but he has not been able to take a win in a Hobie Round. I think in talking to Glenn there was as much relief as there was happiness in taking the win. Congratulations to my good mate Glenn. Thanks to Adam at fishin.com.au for his continued support! Thanks also to our new sponsor Hunter Watersports for coming on board. Tune in to hear all about it!

This is another huge episode of TheBream Fishing Project. On the Saturday the anglers fished in super calm conditions which then changed to periods of strong wind and rain at different times on the Sunday. The fishing was difficult on both days for different reasons. It was interesting to hear how the anglers adapted to the conditions In the first interview I spoke with Grayson Fong but we did this with a little twist. You will need to tune into this to see how this played out. We did have a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it too! However we did get down to business and spoke about lure design and then moved on to talk about how he caught his fish. As usual Grayson has some interesting insights about being a non - boater. At one point Grayson was being out-fished by his boater and he borrowed a few lures from his boater. I then spoke to the winner of The non-boater Division Taka Kawasaki and he went through all the things he did to bring back his fish and take the win. This was Taka’s first win and he was happy to share everything that helped to get the job done.This was Taka’s first visit to The Bream Fishing Project, but he still managed to do two interviews. I didn't spoke to the angler in third position in the boater division, Kris Hickson. Kris had just come off the back of third place in the Australian Open and backed it up here with the third place again. In this conversation you'll hear how he ground it out particularly on the second day. Kris then landed a 41 fork bream to anchor his bag and put over 4 1/2 kilos on the scales. In second place in the boat of division was Michael Colotouros. This was the first time I have spoken to Michael we had a very interesting conversation. We went through everything from what lures to how he works them through to rods reels and line combination. Michael has been an amazing angler over the years, in this interview he gave us all some insights into how he achieves his sucess. Finally in first place, I spoke with Mark Healey who dropped a huge bag on the scales on the Sunday to take the win. This was also the first time I have spoken with Mark and we had an awesome conversation that I think you will all enjoy. Mark too has been a very successful competition angler over the years and mark also gave us some great insights into how he caught his fish. This was another fun podcast episode to put together. I got to speak with anglers I've never spoken to before and they were all very giving In what they shared. Thanks again to all the anglers who gave up their time to have a quick chat.

In this episode I cover the Yakhunters Woy Woy Round held on May 7 2023. This was an interesting competition that was held on a day that had very strong winds forecast to hit around 10AM -12PM. On this day, the second day of the ABT Daiwa Bream Hawkesbury River was being run from Pittwater. Although I did not see a tournament boat on the Sunday, you will be able to compare the reports when the ABT Hawkesbury show is released. As noted above, I did fish this event and caught decent fish. I finished in 5th position in the elite division and gave a short run down of how I caught my fish. Warren Allen came in third place in the amateur division. Warren is a well seasoned angler who would normally compete in the elite division, tune in to see why he competed in the amateur class. Jaydan Pepperall is a young angler who is making some waves within the Yakhunters competition. I had a quick chat with Jaydan to see how his day went. Claudio Araujo is an angler that has competed in competitions catching Bass on Portugal. Since moving to Australia he has continued to compete in a few competitions here. Tune in to see how he won the amateur division. In third place in the elite division was the second Allen brother for this episode, Glenn Allen. When we recorded this segment I expected that it would be released prior to the Hobie Competition held on May 20-21, despite this Glenn shared all the tips and techniques he used to finish in third place. The final angler on the show was Jason Meech who finished in second place. Anyone who has heard Jason on the show will know Jason is an inspiring angler and excellent speaker and that this segment is not to be missed. Finally we have a mystery guest, who would normally be fishing this event. Tune in to see why I asked him to appear on the show!

Daiwa Bream Australian Open 2023 This is one of the biggest and most anticipated events on the Bream calender. The event was held on May 2-4 , 2023 at The Drummoyne Sailing Club in Sydney Harbour. First up you will hear a first time observers perspective from Nic Eggleston. Nic was a last minute inclusion in the observers group (thanks to his brother Lucas), but was lucky enough to spend day 2 with Steve Morgan and day 3 with Kris Hickson. Hopefully this will inspire a few more observers to attend next year. In third position Kris Hickson shared the highs and lows of his three days on the harbour. One of the things I found interesting was the bait caster setup that Kris used to muscle Bream out of the washes. He explained why he uses it and what reel and rod it he prefers. I found it interesting and encouraging that Kris weighed fish that he caught in the dying minutes of a session. Kris also speaks about his sounder time being two minutes late and how it nearly made him late. Tom Slater from Daiwa Australia was the angler that finished in second place. Tom explained how he fished some areas that would usually produce fish, but didn’t catch any in these locations. He learned later that the locations had been recently fished by the human bream vacuum that is Kris Hickson. While Tom had a fantastic event finishing in second, he dropped a fish on day three that “would have made things interesting.“ Tom gave an in depth account of how he fished the competition including lures and techniques. Finally this huge episode is concludes with Steve Morgan who dominated the event using his Garmin Live Scope. As the tournament progressed Steve dialled in his techniques using the Live Scope and the Outback Breamer Baits Mussel lure. Steve also snuck in a little Baby Vibe action. Steve shared everything including a run down of how he has his sounder set up. I also messed up the intro for Steve, but his response made me laugh, so I left it in the final cut. Finally thanks to Steve, Tom, Kris and Nic for for coming on the show so quickly after the event. The anglers had a huge week, away from their families and still made time to speak to me on my timeframe. This was a huge effort and I appreciate their time, effort and willingness to share. This was a cracking episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it.

With the upcoming Hobie kayak event on the Georges River in June 2023, we are reviewing the Georges River march 30-31-2019. First up we have repeat guest Jonathon Chen in 4th place. After a rough start on day one, Jonathon was able to locate some bait on the sounder and used that information to great advantage throughout the competition. Jon gives a complete run down of the lures he used to finish in 4th only 10 grams behind Kris Hickson. In second place Glenn Allen runs through his competion weekend. Glenn explained how he uses lightly weighted plastics on the edges. Glenn also spoke about how he and Luke Kay fished the same area and both were able to catch awesome bags of fish. In first place was Luke Kay with a massive bag weighing in at 5.63kg and was 980gms ahead of 2nd placed Grenn Allen. On the Friday night before the competition, Luke had given a talk with Jason Meech at fishin.com.au in Miranda. Luke told everybody there exactly what he was going to do in the competition. Luke then went out and dominated the field doing exactly what he said he would do. This talk is still available on YouTube, search for the fishin.com.au channel. In this podcast, Luke breaks down how he put together his bags using Pro Lure S36,D36 Cranks and Pro Lure Live Yabbies.

Vic Bream Classic Marlo 25-26 2023. This is the first review of a Vic Bream Classic! What an episode. As you will hear, I really like some of the team names…. They cracked me up! One of the things that I really like about the team events is that it not just mates ,but family members can go out together and compete in a competition. In this event we had two father and son teams in the top three. In third place was Paul and Justin Conn of team EGM Revisited. I spoke with Justin who gave me a complete run down of their competition . I found it interesting that Justin spoke about his dad catching so consistently that at one point Justin was basically a just netting fish. I hope we can talk again and ask Paul some specifics about his technique with blades. It seems like he really had it dialled in! In second place we had the experience of team Hummingbird with Shaun Clancy and Jarrod Healey. This was another interesting story because they borrowed a small tinny to try to get into Lake Corringle. Tune in to hear how they decked this boat out for this particular competition. If you are a Hummingbird owner or are thinking about becoming one I think you will find this discussion very interesting. Then in first place I spoke with father and son team Steven and Lindsay Pryke. After an ordinary prefish this experienced team were able to catch a bag quickly.They then upgraded to 5.27 kg on day one which included a 1.24kg kicker fish. On the Sunday they were again able to put together an impressive bag weighing 5.35kg. The combined bags totalled 10.62 Kg which is a better tha 1Kg average per fish. This bag included a 1.45 kg beast which anchored their bag and helped them take a convincing win. Big bream went to Bruce Robinson and Michael Newman with an absolute beast at 1:55 kg. I really enjoyed recording this episode. Thanks to the anglers who were able to speak with me at short notice and shared so much. I look forward to covering the next Vic Bream Classic in Mallacoota!

Daiwa Bream Australian Open Preview. In this episode we preview the upcoming 2023 open where the anglers will spend three days on Sydney Harbour. I spoke with 2-time winner Steve Morgan and we covered the up coming open to be held on Sydney Harbour, May 2-4, 2023. Steve spoke about the format of this years of this years competition. Steve also spoke about the reasons why a competition might be run as a weigh-in style or an app-based measurement competition. Steve is one of three anglers to have won this event twice. Steve is always a contender, will he be the first anglers to win three? I then spoke with Kris Hickson and he shared some of the things he did when he won back in 2011. Will Kris be able to win again this year and make him a 2 X Australian Bream Open winner. To round this episode out, I spoke with another 2 x Aus Open winner Scott Towner. Scott was also the first winner back in 2004 when it was a teams event. We spoke about the lures and techniques Scott and his two partners used to win. The Fishin.com.au Baby Vibe competition continues, tune in to see how you can win. The Daiwa Bait Junkie/ Hobie competition is currently open. This is an absolute must for any keen Bream angler. Listen in to find out how you can win a Hobie Kayak.

In this episode, we review the Sunline Mallacoota Round of the ABT Daiwa Bream Series. Held on the 18-19 February 2023, this was the second round held in Victoria this year. This event was an app based competition where the fish were measured to the fork of the tail. These measurements were converted into weights using historical data/charts. The big bream I caught at the Bemm river Hobie round measured 38.5cm to the fork of the tail. On the scales this fish weighed 1.24kg and on the chart it was estimated to be 1.266kg. It was an interesting and timely comparison. For anyone interested in the Bream length/ weight table a copy can be found at abt.org.au I spoke with Marlon Thompson, who took first place in the non-boater division. Marlon is new to the ABT circuit and this was his maiden win. An interesting part of Marlon's win is that he was paired with did not catch the same quality of fish he caught. Tune in to hear how he got the job done! I then spoke with 3rd place for the boaters Peter Breukel. Peter is a Hurricane sponsered angler who shared all the information on how he caught his bream. He also eplained how a keen observation helped him to catch some bream in a slightly unusual fashion. In second place was Mitchell Blomquist who shared all of the tricks he used to land second place. Finally in first place, the irrepressible champion Kris Hickson. I was intrigued by what Kris had to say on his form/ mindset coming from Gippsland Lakes earlier in the week. Kris was also generous in his interview explaining all of the techniques he used to catch the winning bag. I hope you all enjoy this episode and I look forward to sharing next weeks episode where the topic is the Australian Daiwa Bream Open.

Here it is! The Bemm River round for 2023 This round for me was an extra special round. Having some of the original anglers turn up was incredible. We all had a teriffic catch up on land and some amazing fishing over the weekend. The fishin.com.au baby vibe competition was also up for grabs at this competition. A single $250 voucher at fishin.com.au was available to anyone who won the competiton or caught the big bream on a Baby Vibe. I was able to achieve both! Tune in to hear what happened. Repeat guest Dale Baxter has come into some form taking third place.Dale gave a complete run down from pre fish to day 1 and then day 2. Listen in to hear where Dale fished and what he used to catch his fish. Tune in to hear how Mitch Maddison stayed on shore on Friday (it was very windy) then put together 2 bags over 2.6 kilos which landed him in second place. This was Mitch's first podium finish and after recording this interview I am sure it won't be his last! This is an unusual episode for me. For those who don't know, I attended and won this event. It was the first time I had won a Hobie round for a long long time. So listen in to hear how it all went down. Listen closely to hear how the day one windy conditions helped my find my first bag over 3 kilos. Hear how using Baby Vibes allowed me to gain a solid lead over Mitch on day one and do enough to stay well clear on day 2. I can't wait for the "Retro Round" next year. Maybe we could see all the anglers from the very first Hobie round down there!

In this episode I talk with the top three anglers for the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series , Woy Woy, April 30 - May 1 2022. This was an interesting round that saw Steven Pryke take convincing lead after day one. Then on day two Darcy Harding dropped a massive sack on the scales to steal the victory from what seemed like an unbeatable lead. Repeat guest Corey Gallagher shares the tips and techniques that helped him into 3rd place fishing sometimes with Darcy through out the competition. Steven runs us through his competition weekend. Steve was able to secure second place and the all important AOY for 2022. Finall Darcy spills the beans on how he went about putting together a massive bag on day 2 and snatched the win from Steve. This is one of the great come from behind stories and is not to be missed!

In this episode we head down the Glenelg River in South Australia to cover the Hobie associated round with the crew from Bream Masters S.A. I had an interesting discussion with Gary Hanson. After being on the kayak fishing bream scene for a number of years, persistance has paid off and landed Gary his first podium finish in third place. Tune in to hear about the lures and techniques that helped him achieve this impressive result. Then in second place we have repeat guest Tony "Robin" Pettie who once again comes home with enough weight to land him in second place. With a first and a second place in three rounds Tony is making an early charge for AOY points. Although Tony had a great round finishing in second he still can't call himself "Batman". Tune in to the Bemm River review in a couple of weeks to see if Simon or Tony gets to wear the Batman shirt. Finally we talk with Dale Baxter who took this round out in style, in third place overnight Dale caught just enough to take his first round win. Dale gave a detailed account of everything from prefish through to grinding out a bag on day three. Congratulations to the three anglers who have all done very well on what was a tough round. Thanks again to fishin.com.au for continued support!

In this episode I talk with Carl Dubios about attending your first hobie bream fishing competition. We take a deep dive into everything from how to enter online through to some hints and tips on how to prepare for competition day. Carl and I are then joined by first time competition entrant Nick Jackson. In this segment tune in to see who won their competition from their kayak and who got the dreaded donut! Hopefully if you are sitting on the fence and thinking about entering a competition this episode will push you in the right direction. Enjoy!

In this episode we review the recent Hobie competition held on 4-5 March 2023 at Camden Haven NSW. This was an interesting round which had the potential to see some huge Bream hit the scales. However it was a very closely fought battle with relatively small fish being caught by most anglers. Some anglers caught really good numbers of bream, but could only manage small fish. In the angler interviews I was able to speak with repeat Bream Fishing Project guests Joel Crosbie and Luke Kay who came second and third respectively. I was also able to speak with Russell Babekuhl via text and he shared how he caught the Atomic big bream for this round. Luke shares how his pre-fish affected his choices on comp day and how the decisions he made ultimately allowed him to finish in third place just ahead of Russell Babekuhl by 10 grams. Luke had just been on the show a couple of weeks prior to the competition and is the second guest to recieve some good karma for coming and sharing on the Bream Fishing Project Joel also spoke about how his cometition played out. Joel spoke about the lures and techniques he used across the weekend. With two good results now in this years competitions Joel sits in first place in the race for angler of the year! Finally I spoke with new comer the the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series, Corey Lean. This was Coreys first Hobie round and taking the win is testament to his angling skills. Winning a round with 96 anglers is very difficult. Corey's win did not come with out some drama. Corey made a small error which nearly made a massive differnce to his result. Tune in to see what happened! Thanks to fishin.com.au for continued support! I hope you all enjoy this one!

In this episode we cover the recent Hobie Kayak Fishing Round 1 which was held in Marlo Victoria. I also reach out to the fishing women around the country in an effort to build The Retro round in Bemm River to be held on 1-2 April 2023. I covered all the stats and information and did a comparison to some previous competitions held in Marlo. This round proved to be very difficult for many competitiors with only two full bags recordered. I spoke with James Kilpatrick who was able to back up a good day one restult and end up in third position. James is the owner operator of Hunter Watersports and is well know for helping anglers keep their kayaks on the water especially during competition weekends. We then spoke with repeat Bream Fishing Project guest Dave Hedge who was able to use the same techniques that he eplained previously on the show to achieve an awsome result. To bring the episode home I spoke with Tony Batman Pettie. Tony gave some great insights into his weekend. He explained how the shortened competition day affected him on day two. Tony runs us through the whole Batman and Robin thing he has with Simon Robin Morely. Once again, for anyone fishing in Marlo Victoria or who wants to upgrade their bream fishing skills there is something in this episode.

In this episode we go way back to 2010 and 2011 to visit Camden Haven. Jason Meech who won the first ever round there gives a full run down of the river system. Jason also shares the techniques that helped him win. He also gave us an account of his experience at the first Hobie Fishing Worlds which had a practice day and day 1 of competition at Camden Haven. Luke Kay was able give another perspective on this round and waterway. Luke told us about his day 1 experience which left him thinking that he would not fish day 2 or maybe even another competition. I was lucky enough to have Greg Lewis share his experience at the Hobie Fishing Worlds. Greg is the only angler to ever win "angler of the year" in a hobie series with a perfect 500/500 points. Greg won 6 rounds in a that year. Hobie Fishing Worlds Champion Scott Baker shared his unique experience fishing Camden Haven. He explains how he did not think he could win, so he followed some advice which helped him to become the first world champ. This is an interesting look into some of the first Hobie Kayak Fishing competitions.

This is the first review of an ABT bream tournament on The Bream Fishing Project. In this epiode we run through the tides and bite periods as well as all the competition results. I spoke with the boater division winner Joseph Gardiner, as well as the second and third placed anglers Karl Stait and Alex Griesdorf. I also spoke with the first and second ranked anglers in the non-boater division, Matthew McCarthy and Ruan Van Der Berg. Its a long episode filled with tips and tricks for all bream anglers and should serve as a valuble episode for anyone fishing the the Swan River.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the yakhunters 2023 calender. I spoke with John Couri, Warwick Holmes and Luke Lispet. The Yakhunters organisation had very humble beginings and Luke explains how it went from a few mates to thousands of members and participants around the country. In this episode you will find out everything from how to enter through to when and where each event is for 2023. If you are on the sidelines and considering entering a kayak fishing event, Yakhunters is the perfect place to have a go!

In this episode we go way back to 2015 to review the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series, season 7 which was held in Marlo Victoria on the 21-22 of February. I cover all the statistics including fish caught, weights, tides and bite periods all the way through to angler prizes and pay outs. This particular weekend was just after a massive rain event an the waterway had been turned to a "rust" colour. It is interesting to hear how the winning anglers fished in these conditions. I did miss the big bream which went to Peter Whelan weighing in at a healthy 1.52 kg on day one. For the angler interviews 2nd place Corey Gallagher spills the beans on how he caught his fish using a technique that I have never used for bream. Corey also explains how a sea fog can affect fishing at Marlo. Ist place Joel Crosbie runs through how he caught his fish using a lure that was a proto-type at the time. Joel shares how using this lure he was able to catch fish within a group of competitors while most were struggling. This was not Joel's first win at Marlo so we also discussed his first win at the end of the interview. I then spoke with a mystery guest who has achieved some massive 3 fish bags at Marlo. This guest shared some of his insights as to how he caught this massive bag. This episode is a "must listen" for anyone competing or just fishing for bream on lures at Marlo.

In this interview I talk with Jim Barrie from Hobie Australia. We run through the 2023 fishing calender discussing each round, covering dates and locations etc. Jim also talks about the extra species and possible plans for the future. If you already fish in the Hobe bream competitions this episode is for you!

Full review of the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series at Bemm River February 29 - March 1. 2020 In this episode I cover all the relevant statistics to do with the 2020 Bemm River round. This was and still is the biggest round of the hobie kayak fishing series in Australia and turned out to be the only round held that year. First I spoke with Richard Patterson, we talked through his whole comeptition from prefish to leading after day 1 and finishing in third place. Richard shares how he dropped a fish that may have been enough to get him first. Then I spoke with Jason Deenan who came slid into second place. Jason also ran through his prefish and explained how it affected his planning for the competition. After having drive issues on the start line Jason was not able to reach his preferred location first. Jason explained how he recovered from this early set back. Jason covered lures, colours, techniques and structure types. I spoke at length with the winner Nick Mace who had an impressive win. Nick didn't hold back anything and shared everything that helped him win against a massive field. We discussed the lures and techniques that he used. Nick also spoke about staying in the same house as Richard and how they shared or didn't share information. I think you will find this very informative show that will help you to plan and catch more fish next time you visit Bemm River

In this episode we cover the Hobie Kayak Bream Series , Round 3 Georges River , April 7-8, 2018. Before the angler interviews I quickly run through the statistics and tide conditions that were present on this weekend. I talked with the winner Chris Purnell where and how he caught his winning fish. In this discussion Chris tells me about a lure he used that I have never owned. Chris also shares how he powered away from the field.... that was not following. Coming in second was Adam Costa who gave a great insight into his competition weekend. Adam also told me how Hobie Kayak Champion Angler Stewy Dunn came to the rescue with some hard to find lures in a special colour. Rounding out the top three was Kris Hickson. Kris talked me through his weekend and ran through how he targetted and caught his fish.

A short introduction to tell listeners and anglers what the Bream Fishing Project is all about.