The Bream Fishing Project

Episode 6: ABT Swan River February 4-5 2023

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.

Episode 5. Yakhunters 2023 With John Couri, Warwick Holmes and Luke Lispet

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!  

Episode 4: Hobie Kayak 2015 Marlo Victoria February 21-22

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.    

Episode 3: Hobie Fishing Australia 2023 Calender with Jim Barrie

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!

Episode 2: Hobie Kayak 2020 Bemm River February 29 - March 1

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 

Episode 1: Hobie 2018 Georges River April 7-8

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.

Episode 0. Welcome to The Bream Fishing Project

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