The Bream Fishing Project

🎧 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 t...

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...

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...

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 b...

🎣 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 (includi...

Jamie McKeown – 3-Time Australian Open Champion

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In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, I’m joined by Jamie McKeown, who has just made history by becoming a three-time winner of the Daiwa BREAM Australian Open. With 15 fish for 10.405 kg across three days on Sydney Harbour, Jamie delivered one of the most consistent and hard-fought victories we’ve seen in years.

We go deep into:
🎣 His practice day strategy
🚤 How he broke down boat hull zones across the harbour
🦀 The lures that made the difference: Outback Breamer Baits Mini Muss...

2025 Daiwa BREAM Australian Open – Day 1 & 2 Deep Dive (feat. Tim Vickers & Steve Morgan)

In this first part of our two-episode special, The Bream Fishing Project takes you into the heart of the 2025 Daiwa BREAM Australian Open — one of Australia’s premier lure-only bream tournaments, fished across Sydney Harbour and launching from Drummoyne Sailing Club.

Host Andrew Death sets the tone with a sharp overview of the tournament structure, timing, and bite windows, before shifting gears into two of the most insightful, technical, and honest interviews you’ll hear all season.

Big Bream and Big Stories on the Hawkesbury – Daiwa BREAM Series May 2025

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the Hawkesbury River for the Daiwa BREAM Series, held over the weekend of May 3–4, 2025, with Bait Junkie as the proud round sponsor. It was a huge event with fast boats, heavy fuel bills, and some massive bream hitting the scales.

We catch up with the top three non-boaters:
🎣 Rodney O’Sullivan – 1st place with 4.965kg
🎣 Aaron Bonser – 2nd place with 4.215kg
🎣 Aaron Booby – 3rd place with 4.1kg

And the top three boa...

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🎣 Vic Bream Classics 2025 – Club Marine East Gippsland Bream Classic
Location: Gippsland Lakes
Dates: March 22–23, 2025

This week on The Bream Fishing Project, we head to Gippsland Lakes for the Club Marine East Gippsland, Round 1 of the Vic Bream Classics 2025 series — and what a cracking round it was!

With Gippsland Lakes absolutely firing, we break down an epic weekend of bream fishing, from record bags to monster upgrades and wild rides in the straits. Hear from the top three teams:

🥇 Team Zero Tech...

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the Glenelg River for the Bream Master South Australia round, held on March 22–23, 2025. This round was a Hobie qualifying event and delivered an incredibly tight finish, with just 50 grams separating second through sixth place. Join Andrew as he interviews the top three anglers — Kobe Rothel, Dylan Pace, and Sean Pearson — for a deep dive into their winning strategies, techniques, and bait choices.

Kobe Rothel shares how he cracked over 5kg using mussel-style presentations, while Dylan Pace reflects on a rollercoaster weekend full of long river runs, lost k...

🎣 May 2025 Monthly Report with Brett Geddes – Mussel Lures, Micro Vibes & Unique Techniques

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, Andrew Death is joined by regular guest Brett Geddes to discuss the latest in bream fishing across Australia. They touch on upcoming competitions around the country and delve into the effectiveness of various lures, including mussel and crab imitations, baby vibes, and micro blades.

Highlights from the episode include:

Outback Breamer Baits' Mussel Vibe: A standout performer this season, these lures have proven effective in various conditions. Explore their range here

This week on The Bream Fishing Project, we’re heading back to one of my favorite battlegrounds — the mighty Georges River — for Round 2 of the 2025 Action Fishing Tournaments!

The Georges threw plenty of challenges our way, but it also delivered some absolute magic for the anglers who cracked the code. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the day's conditions, a few insights from my own session, and then we dive into interviews with the top three anglers who lit it up when it mattered most.

Joshua Richards kicks things off with a gritty performan...

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Bemm River for Round 2 of the 2025 Hobie Kayak Fishing Series, held on March 1st and 2nd. The fishing was fierce, the bite periods were tight, and the final results came down to just grams between podium places.

Join host Andrew Death as he recaps the weekend’s conditions, breaks down the tides and bite periods, and dives deep into full interviews with the top three finishers:

🥇 Joel Crosby – claiming his first win since 2015 with a razor-thin 60-gram margin

🥈 Joseph Gardner – the reigning...

🎣 Hurricane Round Recap – A New Champ Emerges at Gippsland Lakes!

In this highly anticipated episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to Gippsland Lakes for the Hurricane round of the Hobie Kayak Fishing Series — and what a cracker of an event it turned out to be! With a last-minute venue change, near-perfect weather, and serious fish activity, it was a round full of surprises.

A brand new winner emerged in just his second-ever kayak comp, taking top spot by a mere 20 grams — even after a 100g time penalty! Hear how Leon battled cramps, dehydration, and a lat...

🎣 April 2025 ABT Clarence River Wrap-Up | Floods, Plastics & First-Time Winners!

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Clarence River in northern NSW for the ABT Daiwa Bream Series round held on March 29–30, 2025. Despite flood conditions and plenty of rain, the fish were there—and so were the stories.

Andrew breaks down the tides, bite periods, and weather before diving into interviews with some of the standout performers of the weekend:

🥇 John Parkinson – scoring his first-ever ABT win in the non-boater division.

🥈 Ethan Glover – still in school, but alr...

🎣 April 2025 Monthly Report with Brett Geddes | The Bream Fishing Project

In this month’s report, I’m joined once again by the legendary Brett Geddes for an epic session full of insight, ideas, and a bit of bream-fishing madness. We cover everything from comps around the country to some seriously creative soft plastic prawn setups, bottom-grubbing techniques, and even some weird (but very effective) double-rig experimentation.

We also dig into:

What’s been happening in the Vic Bream scene

How prawns, rattles, and superglue are changing the game

Tweaks and tricks...

Episode Title: NSW Tournament Series Round 1 – Hawkesbury River Recap

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the iconic Hawkesbury River for a full recap of Round 1 of the NSW Tournament Series, held on February 9th, 2024.

Host Andrew Death is joined by the top three teams from the event as they break down their strategies, gear choices, and the standout moments that landed them on the podium.

In third place, Team Fanatics—James and Josh—share how their last-minute partnership came together, how they committed to the surface bite us...

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we break down Round 1 of the 2025 Bream Masters South Australia series, held at Port River, Port Adelaide on February 1st and 2nd. It was a grind for the entire field, but we caught up with the top three anglers to hear how they managed to put fish in the well when others struggled to even land a legal.

Your host, 2019 Hobie Kayak Fishing World Champion Andrew Death, chats with:

🎣 3rd Place – Paul Cook: Paul returns to recap another tough Port River round. He shares his strategy of worki...

In this episode, we're diving into the competitive waters of Mallacoota, Victoria, where we cover the Daiwa ABT Bream Series Round 2 held on February 22nd and 23rd. This round featured the innovative Humminbird technology onboard Steve Morgan's boat, playing a significant role in the competition. Stay tuned as we roll into the details of how these technological advancements influenced the results and delve into the techniques and strategies that made a difference in this tight contest. Join us for an insightful episode filled with expert commentary and pro tips directly from the waters of Mallacoota!

Mark Healy...

Episode Description: Join us for an exciting episode of The Bream Fishing Project, where host Andrew Death, alongside the ABT team, delves into the first round of the Daiwa Bream Series held at Gippsland Lakes on February 18th and 19th, 2025. This episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the tournament, highlighting key strategies and the unexpected results that shook the leaderboards.

Andrew brings you exclusive interviews with five of the top competitors who share their tactics, the conditions they faced, and the critical decisions that led to their success. Whether you're a tournament angler or a casual fisher...

 Atomic Western Australian Bream Series

Join us as we wrap up the Atomic Western Australian Bream Series with an action-packed finale on the Blackwood River in Augusta. This episode dives into the strategies and challenges faced by our top anglers who made the podium in this closely contested series. Hear from our champions, Alex Griesdorf and Ben Oaks, whose effective use of bloodworm and motor oil colored lures under tough conditions led them to victory. We also spotlight the second-place finishers, Jared Stephens and Barry Brownrigg, who utilized a combination of precision and adaptability with different jig h...

Action Fishing Tournaments Grand Final. Held on October 27, 2024, this episode offers a riveting look at the strategies, successes, and stories from the front lines of tournament fishing.

Listen in as third-place finisher Ben Pearce shares his experiences and tactics from the event, revealing how pre-fishing efforts and lure choices helped him secure a spot on the podium. The episode doesn't just spotlight competitive strategies but also delves into the personal stories of the anglers, their preparations, and the challenges they faced.

Finally in this episode of the Bream Fishing Project Podcast, Corey Lean takes the...

Episode 113: Grand Final Frenzy – ECBS Showdown at Sydney Harbour

Welcome back to The Bream Fishing Project! Dive into the excitement of our Grand Final Fortnite series where we unleash a barrage of the year's most thrilling final competitions. Episode 113 takes you to the heart-pounding finale of the East Coast Bream Series, held on October 20, 2024, at Sydney Harbour.

Join me, your host and 2019 Hobie Kayak Fishing World Champion Andrew Death, as we explore the strategies and stories behind the season's climactic battles. In this episode, I'll provide a detailed rundown of the bite periods, tide conditions, an...

Welcome back to The Bream Fishing Project! In this episode, we recap the exhilarating Hobie Round 7, which unfolded at Mallacoota on October 19-20, 2024. Despite facing massive winds and a venue change, the competition did not disappoint, featuring strategic angling and surprising outcomes.

Join Andrew as he gives an in-depth review of the tactics and trials faced by the top three anglers. Hear about Ben Hanscom’s strategic maneuvers that clinched his victory, Zack Morozov’s adaptive techniques that secured second place, and Simon Morley’s comeback story that landed him in third. Each angler shares their u...

Title: The Bream Fishing Project - Monthly Report February 2025

Description: This February, The Bream Fishing Project introduces our very first video podcast episode! Dive into the enhanced format available in both audio and video, making this an exciting session for all fishing enthusiasts.

Join your host, Andrew Death, and special guest, Brett Geddes, for a comprehensive exploration into the world of bream fishing. This episode not only reviews the tournament calendar for the upcoming month but also dives into detailed discussions on recent fishing expeditions, providing invaluable tips and personal stories from the w...

🎣 Episode 110: WATA Boat Series - Round 3 on the Swan River 🎣

In this episode, we revisit the action-packed Round 3 of the Atomic Western Australian Bream Boat Series, held on Swan River on October 13, 2024. The competition was incredibly tight, with only 10 grams separating first from second place. Tune in as we chat with the top teams and get their firsthand insights into how they achieved their results.

🎙️ Featured Guests:

Episode Description:
Welcome to an exciting new segment on The Bream Fishing Project! In this inaugural "Monthly Report" episode, Andrew Death is joined by Brett Geddes for an in-depth discussion that extends beyond bream fishing. Together, they dive into techniques, stories, and experiments with various fishing styles and species, including Brett's unique hybrid lures, flathead fishing adventures, and thoughts on leader weights.

Discover insights into fishing in Gippsland Lakes, the evolution of dusky flathead fishing, and the secrets behind targeting big fish in different environments. This episode also unveils Brett’s thoughts on a...

🎣 Episode 108: Port River Championship Recap - Breammasters South Australia 🎣

Welcome to another episode of The Bream Fishing Project Podcast! This week, we’re heading to South Australia for the Breammasters South Australia Port River Championship Round, held on October 13, 2024. This exciting event saw some of the best anglers in the region battle it out, and we’ve got the full recap for you.

What’s in this episode?

🎤 Angler Interviews and Key Highlights:

🎣 Doubleheader: Queensland Team Series Rounds 6 & 8 🎣

In this exciting episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we take you to Queensland for a doubleheader, covering Rounds 6 and 8 of the Atomic Queensland Team Series. Join host Andrew Death as he dives deep into the strategies, techniques, and standout performances that shaped these competitions.

🏆 What’s Inside:

Episode Description

Welcome to 2025! This episode of The Bream Fishing Project Podcast kicks off the new year with exciting news about a brand-new tournament series in Southern New South Wales—the New South Wales Tournament Series. Join host Andrew Death as he chats with tournament director Grant Oliver about the series format, event locations, and what anglers can look forward to.

Key Highlights:

In this episode we cover the  2024 Asakura East Gippsland Bream Classic held at Marlo on October 12-13. This event, part of the Vic Bream Classics series, showcased impressive angling skills and strategies.

Episode Highlights:

Event Overview: Marlo presented challenging conditions on Day 1, but anglers experienced improved catches on Day 2, with notable bags brought to the scales.

Winning Team Insight: Father-son duo, Mario and Mikey Vukic of Team Don The Sash, climbed from fourth place on Day 1 to clinch victory with a total of 10/10 bream weighing 10.145 kg.

 Action Fishing Tournament Round 8 Recap – Georges River, NSW

Welcome to The Bream Fishing Project! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Action Fishing Tournament Round 8, held on the mighty Georges River, NSW, on October 5, 2024. This exciting competition brought together some of the best anglers in the region, and host Andrew Death provides an in-depth breakdown of the action, key moments, and standout performances.

What to Expect in This Episode:

🎣 Tournament Highlights
Andrew recounts his personal experience, narrowly missing fourth place and finishing fifth on countback. Discover how the top angler...

Episode 103: Queensland Team Series – Round 7 Highlights & Pro Insights

In this action-packed episode of The Bream Fishing Project Podcast, we dive into the Queensland Team Series (QTS) Round 7, held on September 15, 2024, at the stunning Moreton Bay. This episode is packed with valuable insights, tournament tactics, and a breakdown of the key moments from the competition.

We spotlight the standout performances of the top teams:
🎣 Team Donut – Harry Schofield steps in to share his experience of fishing with his dad, Clive, in this round, showcasing how their teamwork paid off.
🎣 Team Swampy – Joel and Lance rev...

Episode 102: Daiwa ABT 2024 Grand Final – Lake Macquarie

Join host Andrew Death for a two-part deep dive into the Daiwa ABT 2024 Grand Final, held at the iconic Lake Macquarie from November 29 to December 1. This action-packed episode covers the groundbreaking tournament format, strategic insights from podium finishers, and exciting lessons learned from one of the most competitive bream fishing events in Australia.

What to Expect in This Episode:

🎣 A Groundbreaking Tournament Format
Discover how the innovative structure, including a final day cut to the top 15 anglers, added a new layer of excitement and st...

In this action-packed episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to New South Wales for a detailed recap of Round 7 of the Action Fishing Tournaments, held on August 17, 2024, at Berowra Waters, just north of Sydney. From the major bite periods to the podium results, Andrew Deeth dives into the highs, lows, and lessons learned from this challenging yet rewarding event.

This week’s standout performances include: