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  • EPISODE 157: WATA KAYAK ROUND 3 HOBIE QUALIFYING ROUND, SWAN RIVER 26-27 JULY, 2025

    EPISODE 157: WATA KAYAK ROUND 3 HOBIE QUALIFYING ROUND, SWAN RIVER 26-27 JULY, 2025
    Oct 6 2025

    Swan River, WA — Kayak Round 2 Recap (26–27 July) | Hobie qualifier

    This episode returns to Western Australia for a deep dive on Kayak Round 2 on the Swan River, held 26–27 July in conjunction with Hobie Fishing (a qualifying round for the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series). Andrew opens with bite windows and tides, then steps through the podium interviews with Matt McCarthy (3rd), Joseph Gardner (2nd), and winner Travis Newland (1st)—including how they adapted to a brutal weather change on Day 2.

    Tides & bite periods mentioned

    Saturday:

    • Minor bite: 7:35–9:05 AM

    • Major bite: 12:33–3:03 PM

    • High tide: 10:12 AM (~0.7 m) → Low tide: 7:27 PM (~0.3 m)

    Sunday:

    • Minor bite: 8:06–9:36 AM

    • Major bite: 1:19–3:49 PM

    • High tide: 10:39 AM → Low tide: 7:39 PM (0.35 m)

    Big Bream & awards

    • Day 1 Big Bream: Paul Siemaszko — 1.18 kg

    • Day 2 & Overall Big Bream + Monster Mover: Rick Raynham — 1.27 kg

    Podium interviews 3rd — Matt McCarthy (6/6 for 3.970 kg; 2.26 kg then 1.71 kg)

    • Approach: Started near Garrett Road Bridge, then worked down to the Belmont stretch. Found stacked fish on live/side scan but many were shut down.

    • Key bites: Early flurry on an old jetty/marker line; upgraded along a two-metre contour where fish moved up and down “like a highway.”

    • Tackle notes: Mixed confidence baits (including mussel/crab profiles and light plastics); went as light as 3 lb straight-through fluorocarbon when bites were subtle.

    • Day 2: Weather made visual line control hard; persisted, left with a full bag late after grinding through rain and wind.

    • Takeaway: Commit to zones holding life (even when fish are lock-jaw) and cycle proven confidence baits patiently.

    2nd — Joseph Gardner (6/6 for 4.660 kg; 2.310 kg then 2.350 kg)

    • Prefish: Four sessions with patchy results from upriver to downriver; no firm pattern before the event.

    • Day 1 route: Tried Garrett Road Bridge (no eaters), then picked fish from Maylands Yacht Club/old jetty area and opposite banks; added reaction upgrades on small vibes when mussel bites were too slow.

    • Day 2 pivot: In severe cold/rain, timed a window at Claisebrook Cove—casting a pygmy mussel to the waterfall/drain edge before the drain began pumping hard again—pulling three key legals in ~90 minutes.

    • Tackle notes: Ran heavier leaders (6–8 lb) with prawn/mussel profiles; used a single rear hook on baby vibes to reduce weed/snags.

    • Result: Another consistent runner-up finish, crediting patience, timing and a crucial drain bite window.

    1st — Travis Newland (6/6 for 5.230 kg; 2.53 kg then 2.70 kg; kicker 1.14 kg)

    • Game plan: No recent prefish; trusted a down-river milk run and slow, heavy bottom work with compact yabby/creature profiles.

    • Day 1: Early fish from a creek mouth drop-off, then built a quality bag along the Belmont banks, working the drop-off methodically in current/wind.

    • Day 2 (storm): Paddled straight to the key stretch; landed a “kegger” behind an overhanging tree, then another big fish later. Finished with a strong third fish (~33 fork) to seal it.

    • Tackle notes: Predominantly a yabby/creature (“Bruce”) on a heavier jighead; 12 lb braid to 4 lb fluoro leader, light, soft-tipped rod to let big fish play out on clean ground.

    • Outcome: Win by ~700 g, plus Hobie AC qualifying spot and $650. Emphasis on patience, line control and repeated passes over a short, productive 50 m lane.

    Episode themes you’ll hear

    • Reading wind/current lanes and depth contours (2 m “highways”).

    • When to stay ultra-finesse (straight-through light fluoro) vs. forcing a reaction with small vibes.

    • Timing drain/flow windows (bite flurries before outflow surges).

    • Managing mindset and decisions when it’s cold, wet, and slow—especially in kayaks.

    Hosted by: 2019 Hobie Kayak Fishing World Champion Andrew Death. If you enjoyed this recap, please subscribe and leave a rating. Andrew also mentions The Bream Fishing Project Collective for anglers who want extra tactics, live sessions and community chat.
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  • Episode 156: The Monthly Report, October, 2025

    Episode 156: The Monthly Report, October, 2025
    Sep 29 2025
    Welcome to the Bream Fishing Project — October Monthly Report With Brett Geddes back on the mic, we cover a huge month: national comp calendar, honest session breakdowns (the good, the bad, and the donuts), tackle and tech that moved the needle, and bigger-picture news that matters to kayak lure anglers. Around the Grounds (October comps) Hobie — Burrill Lake (Thu 2 Oct, AOY points only, mid-week round) Hobie — BurleyPro Fish Tech, St Georges Basin (4–5 Oct) — Andrew will be there NSW Tournament Series — Grand Final, Botany Bay (25–26 Oct) ABT — Vic Open, Gippsland Lakes (11–12 Oct) ABT — Grand Final, Bemm & Marlo (14–16 Oct) Action Fishing Tournaments — Grand Final, Camden Haven (25–26 Oct) Vic Bream Classics — Round 5, Warrnambool (18–19 Oct) WATA — Boat Rd 3, Swan River (Perth, 5 Oct) ECBS — Grand Final, Sydney Harbour (19 Oct) Segments What Cheeses Me Off — New segment tease — “I think I did a dumb thing” Sessions, Tactics & Lessons Waller Lake — Stunning, but savage: 55 donuts Day 1 (of 75); Jason Marshall ~3.5 kg. Andrew scratched two late Day 2 near the launch — lesson: don’t overrun the obvious. Grubs Month (Collective focus) Georges River — ActiveTarget on boat-holes/mooring blocks; Squidgy Wrigglers on 1/16 oz & lighter in 2–3 m; watched fish rise to the drift. Standout fish 36 fork, 32, 30, plus a salmon called on sonar. Tunks Park — All-day grubs, great FFS interactions… and the missed photo that cost places. St Georges Basin prefish — Salmon schools “called” on FFS (cast-to-distance trick worked for Stewie Dunn). Only one legal bream for Andrew. Stewie tangles with a very big mulloway on 5 lb/light gauge — compelling FFS footage shows scale vs bream. Brett’s update — Windy spring, bream moody; perch to the rescue. From ~1400 to 1700 EPs, often 30–40/session on blades (Sprat/Tomahawk 85 style). Squid mission ongoing. Big Bite & Big Picture Yellowfin tuna (stickbaits) — Electric surface rushes, chaotic ramps; single stinger hook setups; airborne follows and missed bites provide insane visuals. South Australia fish kill — Coastal oxygen event; tough for communities and tourism. Nature will rebound, but it’ll take time. Community shout-outs Andrew “Andy” Kettle — Land-based, night-only EP specialist; surface walkers/high-stick retrieve; “EP ninja” dedication. Leon — Strong Hobie Day 1; three kayak rules: mussel, mussel, no flatties aboard. Gear we mentioned Jabbers travel rods (6-piece) & Upper Cut trebles (12/14/16; strong, sticky; 100-pack jars). BurleyPro HDS Pro visor (better screen & battery headroom); Connector Protectors (stop wet-plug corrosion). Braid 0.4 PE white (rated 8 lb; higher measured break); considering bite-marker dots for strike watching (inspired by Joseph Gardner using multi-colour jigging braid). Shyne Away leader treatment — Degloss + decontaminate to reduce visibility (most effective to up to 10–12 lb leaders). Lovig Bay Boots — Warm/dry, easy winter wear; trying full size run at St Georges Basin. Hobie news — Ownership update discussion; 180 drive aftermarket ceramic roller solution mentioned (alternative when out of warranty). K-spike kayak power pole (Greg Rook; with Tony “Batman” Petty); lightweight 6/8/10 ft; drift chute attachment idea is clever. Regional outlook (VIC/NSW) Early spring bream remain fickle (Aug–Oct lull). Expect ramp-up as temps lift; dusky flathead to become a major play. Daylight savings adds post-work windows. Timestamps / Chapters (Adjust once your final audio export sets exact times.) 00:00 Intro — why this month matters 02:10 Around the Grounds — October comp calendar 08:45 Segment: What Cheeses Me Off (the 10 mm spanner) 12:20 New segment tease: “I think I did a dumb thing” 16:00 Wallaga Lake wrap — donuts, context, and late salvage 20:05 Georges River — grubs + ActiveTarget (fish rising to the drift) 25:10 Tunks Park — the missed photo lesson 28:30 St Georges Basin prefish — calling salmon on FFS; Stewie’s big mulloway on 5 lb 34:40 Brett’s perch run — 1,700 EPs, blade patterns, squid pains 40:25 Yellowfin stickbait bite — why it’s so wild 45:15 South Australia fish kill — what’s happening and why it matters 50:00 Community — Andrew “EP ninja” Kettle; Leon’s kayak rules 53:10 Gear — Jabbers trebles & rods 56:20 BurleyPro visor + connector protectors 59:15 Braid & bite-markers; Joseph Gardner note 1:02:20 Shyne Away leader matte 1:05:10 Lovig Bay Boots — try-ons at Basin 1:08:40 Hobie ownership chat; 180 ceramic fix; name change note 1:14:30 K-Spike kayak power pole preview 1:18:00 October fishing outlook 1:21:30 Interview workload & what’s coming 1:24:30 Hosting change to Podbean & dynamic ads 1:28:45 Outro & subscribe CTA
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  • Episode 155: Vic Bream Round 3, Nelson, 21 - 22, June 2025

    Episode 155: Vic Bream Round 3, Nelson, 21 - 22, June 2025
    Sep 22 2025
    Hi everyone, and welcome to The Bream Fishing Project. In this episode we’re off to Nelson on the Glenelg River reviewing the 2025 TT Glenelg Shire Bream Classic, brought to you by the Vic Bream Classics. This one was held on 21–22 June 2025. One of the things I like about the Vic Bream Classics is they have all the divisions — juniors, Big Bream, Best Bag — heaps to dig into. Roll the intros and let’s get straight into it. What’s inside this episode: • Why the Vic Bream Classics format shines (juniors, Big Bream, Best Bag and more). • Full event stats: fish activity wheel, major bite windows and tides for both days. • Division highlights. • Interviews: – Team Blackfin (3rd overall): Steve Wheeler on mudflats vs edges, vibes vs plastics, and managing perch by-catch. – Team Nomad BKK (1st overall on countback): Peter Bouquet Jr on structure, vibes, prototype plastics, and straight-through light leaders. The Collective (subscriber group): Quick reminder: the Collective (private subscription group for The Bream Fishing Project) is focusing on grubs this month. We pick a lure or lure style, fish it as a group, then reconvene to compare notes and dial it in together. There are a couple of exciting things coming in the next months (even Collective members don’t know yet). Join or support the show: https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com Event stats (as discussed on the show): Dates: Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June 2025 Location: Nelson, Glenelg River Saturday: • Fish Activity Wheel: 47 • Major bite: 7:03–9:33 • Low tide: 1:04 AM @ 0.40 • High tide: 10:59 AM @ 0.71 Sunday: • Fish Activity Wheel: 59 • Major bite: 7:58–10:28 • Low tide: 1:48 AM @ 0.34 • High tide: 11:19 AM @ 0.84 Division highlights (as discussed on the show): • Sunline Best Bag: Team Sniper (Ray & Brandon Doman) — 5/5 for 5.005 kg • Ecogear Big Bream: Team Sniper (Ray & Brandon Doman) — 1.345 kg • Monster Movers: Team Weedless (Matty Katon & Byron Blaine) — 5 for 3.325 kg on Day 2, up 23 places to 28th • Junior Angler: Jarvis Kent (Team Apollo Bay Fishing Charters) — finished 8th • Miller Rods prize: Team Slow Rollers (Darren Lock & Quentin) — 1.625 Full results are at: https://vicbreamclassics.com.au Interview 1 — Team Blackfin (3rd overall) Weights: • Day 1: 5 for 3.580 kg (Big Bream 1.27) • Day 2: 5 for 4.025 kg (Big Bream 1.175) • Total: 7.605 kg (3rd) Notes from Steve Wheeler: • Prefish: launched at Dry Creek; checked rock-wall edges, reeds and mudflats. A 36 fork fish on a mudflat set the plan. • Boat placement let them reach reeds in ~0.5–0.75 m and the drop into ~4 m; picked fish in that 4 m zone. • Day 1 edges were quiet; moving wider with vibes (Cranka Vibe, Bivi Vibe) and small hops in 2.5–4 m produced bites. Added a heavy “muss” bite for an upgrade. Lots of perch mixed in. • Day 2 similar program on mudflats with one early ~36 fork and a bag of 32–33s. • Leader thinking: prefers thin-diameter 6 lb (and 8 lb on structure). Prize: $1,500 split. Interview 2 — Team Nomad BKK (1st overall, on countback) Weights: • Day 1: 5 for 3.980 kg (kicker 1.145) • Day 2: 5 for 4.015 kg • Total: 7.995 kg (tied with 2nd; won on Day-1 bag countback) Prefish & pattern (Peter Bouquet Jr): • Marked fish on Active Target (T1) before light; first ski zone edges dropping to 3–4 m with trees and rock. • Early bites on a prototype Nomad soft plastic (natural/brown-orange) and ZX35 vibe (black, assist hooks). • Structure (shacks & poles) produced 600–800 g fish on 1/16 hidden-weight jigs; saved it for comp. Day 1: • Two early ~700 g fish on the prototype plastic on structure. • Taylor Strait: Cranka Crab (olive) on 3 lb straight-through for ~750 g. • Donovans: mixed EP/bream school on side scan; heavier plastic (1/12) delivered a 1.145 kg kicker. • Finished bag near the mouth; ZX-style vibe (black) with assist pushed through weed. Day 2: • More pressure and tentative bites. • A foam/eddy on a pole produced three quick fish (~850 g, ~750 g, ~700 g) on the prototype plastic with stingers. • First ski zone: another solid ~750 g on plastic from an undercut edge. • Donovans: targeted shadow lines on rock; Cranka Crab (black) on 3 lb straight-through sealed the fifth fish and upgraded a 29.5 cm. • Lines/leaders: 6 lb braid; 3–4 lb leaders (and 3 lb straight-through with crabs) to keep bites coming in winter; softer, longer rods helped keep hooks pinned. Prize: $3,750. Tackle mentioned (from the show): • Hardbodies: Spike 53 (matt prawn), various edge cranks • Vibes: Cranka Vibe, Bivi Vibe, ZX35 (black with assist) • Crabs: Cranka Crab (olive, black); slow crawl; 3 lb straight-through noted • Soft plastics: Prototype Nomad plastic (natural/brown-orange), hidden-weight jigs (1/16, 1/12), stinger hooks on Day 2 • Leaders: 3–4 lb (straight-through for crabs) up to 6–8 lb on structure; emphasis on thin diameters • ...
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  • Episode 154: NSW Tournament Series, Round 4 , Lake Macquarie, June 15, 2025

    Episode 154: NSW Tournament Series, Round 4 , Lake Macquarie, June 15, 2025
    Sep 15 2025
    NSW Tournament Series – Round 4 (Lake Macquarie) | 15 June 2025

    Welcome to The Bream Fishing Project. This episode covers Round 4 of the New South Wales Tournament Series held at Lake Macquarie (15 June 2025). After a quick housekeeping note about upcoming dynamic ads and a behind-the-scenes hosting platform change (no change to your listening experience—please reach out if you hit any issues), we dive straight into the results and angler interviews.

    Results covered

    • Winners – Team Stratosphere (solo): 5/5 for 4.84 kg, including Big Bream of 1.40 kg. Guest: David Masters (how he located fish, why he stayed shallow with blades, coping with gear issues on comp day).

    • 3rd – Team Flat Knacky: 5/5 for 4.26 kg, Big Bream 1.23 kg. Guest: Steve Cole (no-plan plan, hot-water outlet start, deep cockle-weed gutter, steady upgrades).

    Tactics & takeaways (as discussed by guests)

    • Location & approach: Shallow blading near edges/cockle beds (Masters); deeper gutter with cockle weed and bait present (Cole).

    • Lures mentioned: Crankbaits; Z-Man Slim SwimZ; Z-Man Prawn (motor oil); Gulp Prawn (camo); metal blades.

    • By-catch & moments: Flathead runs, an 80 cm jewfish on a 2" prawn, and even an accidental hammerhead hookup near the boat.

    • Lines/leaders (Masters): 6 lb braid with 3–6 lb leader, subtle bites, careful drag management.

    Tides & bite window (host notes)

    • Fish Activity Wheel: 57

    • Minor bite period: 9:17–10:47 a.m.

    • Low tide: 5:36 a.m. (0.26 m)

    • High tide: 11:15 a.m. (0.77 m)

    Housekeeping

    You may hear the return of ads—now dynamically inserted so deals, lure releases, and tournament info stay current. If you’re in the fishing industry and want to get involved, reach out for a chat.

    Support & community

    Want to go deeper or support the show? Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective for community chats and extra content: breamfishingproject.supercast.com. After joining, please message me on Facebook so I can link you to the private group.

    If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe and rate the show on your podcast app. Thanks for listening!
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  • Episode 153: Hobie Fishing Series, Round 5, Georges River, NSW June 14-15, 2025

    Episode 153: Hobie Fishing Series, Round 5, Georges River, NSW June 14-15, 2025
    Sep 8 2025
    Hobie Kayak BREAM — Round 5, Georges River | 14–15 June (Anaconda Round)

    One of Andrew’s favourites! We’re on the Georges River in Sydney for Hobie Kayak BREAM Series — Round 5 (Sat–Sun, 14–15 June), proudly round-sponsored by Anaconda. We cover bite windows, tides, divisions and then dive into angler interviews with the podium—plus a shout-out to The Bream Fishing Project Collective crew for putting on the enhanced sausage sanga BBQ all weekend. 💪

    Results & Guests

    • 1st — Mitchell Taylor (6 fish, 4.91 kg | Day 1: 2.19, Day 2: 2.72) — Anaconda Big Bream 1.18 kg Finds a mid-river “hump”/rack-style structure and bridges; rotates metal vibes and Cranka Crab presentations for constant upgrades.

    • 2nd — Jason Marshall (6 fish, 4.75 kg | 2.57 + 2.18) Smart call on safety and conditions; mixes Cranka Crab + Mussel on Captain Cook’s Bridge and makes the long haul to Cooks River for a flurry of keepers.

    • 3rd — Mohamed “Mick” Farage (6 fish, 4.56 kg | 2.42 + 2.14) Versatile game: pontoons → deep blades → Como Bridge pylons → moored boats. Standouts: Cranka Crab UV, Ecogear VX40 (439) on 4–6 lb setups.

    Divisions & Notables

    • Anaconda Big Bream: Mitchell Taylor — 1.18 kg

    • Monster Mover / Big Bag: Blake Partington — 3.31 kg (Sun); Blake also weighed a 1.04 kg fish on Saturday

    • Youth: Riley Whelan — 3.60 kg

    • Women: Fiona Johnson — 1.90 kg

    • Masters: Raymond Cooper — 3.52 kg

    • First Timers: Kevin Nguyen — 1.30 kg

    Conditions (as discussed on-air)

    Saturday (Fish Activity 68) • Minor: 8:41–10:11 a.m. • Major: 1:07–3:37 p.m. • Low 4:41 (0.21 m) • High 10:37 (1.02 m)

    Sunday (Fish Activity 55) • Minor: 9:21–10:21 a.m. • Low 5:26 (0.19 m) • High 11:28 (1.03 m)

    Tackle & Techniques Mentioned

    • Hard/Soft: Cranka Crab (UV/XL), Mussel, Ecogear VX40 “439”, metal vibes (Infeet/“metal vibes”), Gulp Crabby, Sprat 75, deep cranks.

    • Structure: Como & Captain Cook’s bridges, Cooks River, moored boats (hulls & blocks), pontoons/wharves, shaded edges, mid-river “hump/rack” piece.

    • Rigs/Lines: 4 lb straight-through for blades; 6–8 lb leader around pylons/boats; add belly weight to crabs (⅛) to pin them in current; cast up-current and let presentations track down the pylon face.

    Community Note

    Huge thanks to The Bream Fishing Project Collective members for funding & running the weekend BBQ (Jamie & Andy—legends). Also: yes, CCs on chip sambos… minds were changed. 😄

    Early access & extras: Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective for early releases, live challenge sessions, and bonus content: breamfishingproject.supercast.com Instagram: @thebreamfishingproject
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  • Episode 152: WATA Boat Round, Peel Inlet, June 15, 2025

    Episode 152: WATA Boat Round, Peel Inlet, June 15, 2025
    Sep 2 2025
    WA BREAM Series — Boat Round 2 (Peel/Mandurah) | 15 June 2025

    We’re off to Western Australia to recap WA BREAM Series — Boat Round 2 on the Peel/Mandurah system (Sunday 15 June 2025). Andrew breaks down bite windows, tides and the winning patterns before rolling into angler interviews with the top three teams.

    Results & Guests

    • 1st — Team Stinger (4.380 kg, Big Bream 1.27 kg): Alex Griesdorf & Ben Oaks detail a canals bite that shifted from Z-Man grubs early to brim prawn (Decoy Worm5/offset) as conditions changed, with last-minute upgrades sealing the win.

    • 2nd — Team B1 & B2 (4.050 kg, Big Bream 1.62 kg): Joseph & Jenny Gardner on a four-fish bag anchored by a 1.62 kg Big Bream. No pre-fish; methodical work on lower-Murray snags, brim prawn + Decoy Worm5 on 6–8 lb leaders, shaded timber, and bird-sign clues.

    • 3rd — Team Dragon (3.740 kg): Bill Bland (with Rob) milked bridge pylons, mixing Gulp Crabby on 1/16–1/32 jigheads and River2Sea Baby Vibes. Smart boat handling around wood vs concrete pylons delivered a near-kilo average.

    Conditions (as discussed)

    • Fish Activity Wheel: 56

    • Minor bite: 9:42–11:12 a.m.

    • Tides: High 12:20 p.m. (0.64 m); Low 11:44 p.m. (0.28 m)

    Tackle & Techniques Mentioned

    Brim prawn/weedless (Decoy Worm5), Z-Man Grub 2.5", Gulp Crabby, River2Sea Baby Vibe, Hurricane prawn; 6–8 lb leaders; bridge pylons, canals, shaded snags; patient bites and deliberate boat positioning to pull fish clear.

    Thanks (from the anglers)

    Huge appreciation to the event volunteers/organisers and series sponsors who keep WA comps running.

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  • Episode 151: September 2025 Monthly Report with Brett Geddes 🎣

    Episode 151: September 2025 Monthly Report with Brett Geddes 🎣
    Sep 1 2025

    Episode 151 — September 2025 Monthly Report with Brett Geddes 🎣

    In this month’s Bream Fishing Project Monthly Report, I catch up with Brett Geddes to dive into what’s been happening on the water across the country. We unpack the latest tournaments, explore new techniques, and share insights from Brett’s incredible sessions — including some big perch, whiting, and bream encounters you’ll want to hear about.

    We cover:

    • 🏆 Tournament updates across the country, including Wallaga Lake and other key rounds

    • 🎣 The latest Collective Challenge — focusing on curly-tail grubs and how to rig them for success

    • 🦀 Gear talk: Jackall Drift Crab Mini, Blue Lip Baits Micro Mussel, and Hurricane Sprat 85

    • 🔹 Brett’s 92-fish session, tips on lure selection, and when to use free-rig and drop-shot techniques

    • 😂 A lighter moment with Brett’s “What Cheeses Me Off” rant — toilet paper logistics included!

    • 📰 Updates from the Bream Fishing Project Collective, plus what’s coming next

    If you want early access to episodes, bonus content, and the chance to join monthly live streams where we break down tactics and techniques, check out The Bream Fishing Project Collective here: 🌐 https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com

    Follow the podcast on Instagram: 📸 @thebreamfishingproject
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  • Episode 150: Action Fishing Tournaments, Tuggerah Lakes May 10, 2025

    Episode 150: Action Fishing Tournaments, Tuggerah Lakes May 10, 2025
    Aug 25 2025

    Welcome back to The Bream Fishing Project! In this episode, we head to Tuggerah Lakes for the Action Fishing Tournament held on May 10, 2025. It was an incredibly tight competition, with podium spots decided on countback and some big fish hitting the decks early in the session.

    Joining host Andrew Death (2019 Hobie Kayak Fishing World Champion) are the top three finishers from the round:

    • 🥇 Rick King – 1st Place – 109.5cm

    • 🥈 Ryan Honeybrook – 2nd Place – 107.5cm (on countback)

    • 🥉 Aaron Enright – 3rd Place – 107.5cm (on countback)

    In this episode, we break down the strategies, lure choices, and critical bite windows that helped these anglers find success in challenging conditions. Rick and Ryan even jump on together for a lively chat about fishing side-by-side, swapping tips, and chasing down those metre-plus totals.

    Highlights in This Episode:

    • Tightest top-three finish of the season — countback decides 2nd & 3rd!

    • Why shallow cranks, Pro Lure Shallows, and motor oil colours dominated the flats.

    • Key techniques for fishing weed edges and working bridges effectively.

    • Insights into the major bite period between 8:36 AM and 11:06 AM.

    • How the leaders handled the long tom problem and maximised their chances at the right time.

    • Behind-the-scenes laughs as Rick, Ryan, and Aaron share stories from the day.

    Episode Guests

    • Rick King – 1st Place Winner

    • Ryan Honeybrook – 2nd Place

    • Aaron Enright – 3rd Place

    Sponsors & Shoutouts

    Big thanks to our ongoing supporters and local legends who keep these tournaments thriving:

    • HWS Hobie Kayaks & Accessories

    • Fishin.com.au

    • Podium Marine Wraps

    • Local tackle shops, including Tackle Addiction and Hot Tackle

    Support the brands that support the show!

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    🎧 Whether you're a competitive bream angler or just love learning from the pros, this episode is packed with tips, tactics, and laughs from one of the tightest events of the season.
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