The Bream Fishing Project

Andrew Death
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A weekly podcast for keen Bream anglers who like to catch Bream on lures, especially within a competition setting. Each week we will talk with successful bream fishermen and woman who have achieved excellent results in the art of catching bream on lures. We will be covering tips and tricks that will help you to catch more bream on lures around the country.

  1. EP: 203 Craig Noorbergen Wins the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Australian Open | Full Tournament Breakdown

    6d ago

    EP: 203 Craig Noorbergen Wins the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Australian Open | Full Tournament Breakdown

    Episode 203 – 2026 Daiwa BREAM Australian Open | Craig Noorbergen, Steve Morgan & Jamie Mckeown 🎣 The Australian Open is one of the most prestigious events on the Australian tournament fishing calendar, and in Episode 203 of The Lure Fishing Project, we break down the action from the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Australian Open, held on Sydney Harbour from May 19–21. This event delivered everything you could want from a major championship: huge fish, heartbreaking losses, tactical adjustments, and three anglers who each took a completely different path to the podium. Andrew is joined by: Jamie Mckeown – who continued his remarkable Australian Open record with another top finish. Jamie explains how a last-minute switch to stick minnows transformed his tournament, how forward-facing sonar both helped and hindered his decision-making, and why boat hulls continue to be one of Sydney Harbour's most reliable patterns. Steve Morgan – who put together two incredibly consistent bags using a combination of Aquas, stick minnows and decades of local knowledge. Steve discusses targeting shallow fish in crystal-clear water, fishing washes and moored boats, managing ultra-light line, and converting big fish when it matters most. 🥇 Craig Noorbergen – the first-time Australian Open competitor who turned local Sydney Harbour experience into an unforgettable victory. Craig reveals how he used Cranker Crabs around rock walls, pontoons and structure, why current played such a critical role in his decision making, and how a late-session giant BREAM helped secure the biggest win of his tournament career. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ How Jamie Mckeown used stick minnows and forward-facing sonar to unlock suspended fish around boat hulls ✅ Why Steve Morgan focused on Pittwater, Aquas and shallow cruising fish ✅ Craig Noorbergen's winning crab pattern around Sydney Harbour structure ✅ How tide flow influenced fish positioning throughout the event ✅ The role of current, boat hulls, pontoons and rock walls in producing quality fish ✅ The importance of adapting lure size and presentation during multi-day tournaments ✅ Lessons from three anglers who approached the same fishery in completely different ways The Daiwa BREAM Australian Open continues to showcase the very best tournament anglers in the country, and this episode provides a rare opportunity to hear exactly how the top finishers approached one of Australia's most iconic BREAM events. If you're looking to improve your tournament fishing, learn more about fishing Sydney Harbour, or simply enjoy hearing how elite anglers solve problems on the water, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Final Results  Craig Noorbergen – 11.350 kg  Steve Morgan – 11.175 kg  Jamie Mckeown – 10.955 kg   Join The Lure Fishing Project Collective If you'd like to take your fishing further and be part of a community of passionate lure anglers from around the country, head over to: lurefishingproject.supercast.com

    2h 16m

  2. Jun 5

    EP202 | The Next Chapter: The BREAM Fishing Project Becomes The Lure Fishing Project

    EP202 | The Next Chapter: The BREAM Fishing Project Becomes The Lure Fishing Project After 202 episodes, The BREAM Fishing Project enters a new chapter. In this episode, Andrew and Brett discuss the evolution of the podcast into The Lure Fishing Project, what the change means for listeners, and the exciting opportunities it creates moving forward. While BREAM fishing remains at the heart of the show, the new direction opens the door to conversations about flathead, bass, mulloway, trout, whiting and other lure-caught species from around Australia. The goal remains the same: to learn from great anglers and help listeners catch more fish and make the most of their time on the water. In this episode: 🎣 Why the podcast is changing its name 🎣 What the changes mean for listeners 🎣 The future direction of The Lure Fishing Project 🎣 Brett's incredible day of 129 BREAM 🎣 Winter fishing tactics and lure selection 🎣 Andrew's new boat and plans to introduce more people to fishing 🎣 Harvey's upcoming Hobie competition debut 🎣 Reflections on family, fishing and the people who inspire us 🎣 Upcoming tournament action from around Australia Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast through the first 202 episodes. The name may be changing, but the mission remains the same: helping anglers learn faster, catch more fish and enjoy their time on the water. Join The Lure Fishing Project We've introduced two ways to access exclusive content and support the show. The Lure Fishing Project Vault The Vault is a growing library of exclusive content from The Lure Fishing Project. We're starting by unlocking the Big BREAM Series — six in-depth interviews that helped inspire The Bream Fishing Project and ultimately led to the creation of The Lure Fishing Project. A new Big BREAM Series episode will be released every two weeks, with additional bonus content, extended interviews and exclusive releases added over time. The Lure Fishing Project Collective The Collective is where anglers come together to learn, improve and share their fishing experiences. As a Collective member, you'll receive everything included in The Vault, plus: 🎣 Live Zoom sessions 🎣 Access to the Collective Discord community 🎣 Collaborative lure and technique challenges 🎣 Challenge wrap-ups and member discussions 🎣 Direct interaction with Andrew and other members 🎣 Access to Collective replays and member content 🎣 Opportunities to learn from anglers around Australia For less than the cost of a single lure each month, you'll gain access to a growing community of passionate anglers committed to learning, sharing and improving together. Join here: lurefishingproject.supercast.com Follow us: Instagram: @lurefishingproject Facebook: The Lure Fishing Project

    1h 8m
  3. EP 201: ABT Hawkesbury May 2026

    Jun 1

    EP 201: ABT Hawkesbury May 2026

    The Hawkesbury River delivered another outstanding round of the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series, and in this episode of The BREAM Fishing Project, Andrew Death reviews all the action from the Bait Junkie Hawkesbury River Round held on May 16–17. With six detailed interviews covering both the non-boater and boater divisions, this episode provides a complete breakdown of how the event unfolded, the techniques that produced results, and the lessons learned from one of Australia's most iconic BREAM tournament waterways. The non-boater division produced a remarkable story, with first-time ABT competitor Sam Di Mauro taking victory in his very first event. Having followed tournament fishing for years through podcasts and media coverage, Sam finally took the plunge and entered an ABT event on his home water. His account of the experience, from meeting anglers he had listened to for years through to landing a tournament-winning bag, is one of the highlights of the episode. You'll also hear from Rodney O'Sullivan, who backed up last year's Hawkesbury success with another podium finish, and Jesse Rotin, whose consistency continues to make him one of the most dangerous non-boaters in the country. In the boater division, Captain Risky returned to winning form with an impressive two-day total of 9.545kg, ahead of Judd Kirkland and Steve Morgan. Their interviews provide valuable insights into pattern development, adapting to changing conditions, and extracting quality fish from the Hawkesbury system. Across the six interviews you'll hear discussions covering: Wash fishing with Cranker Crabs Fishing Hybrid Shrimp presentations around rocky shorelines Pontoon and marina tactics using soft plastics Monster Rolling Cranks and crankbait strategies Working river rock walls and current lines Vibe fishing techniques for quality BREAM Tidal influences and bite period timing Rod, reel, braid and leader selections Pre-fish strategies and tournament preparation The realities of fishing from the back deck as a non-boater Lessons learned from experienced ABT competitors Rodney O'Sullivan details how he built both of his bags fishing wash zones with Cranker Crabs and Hybrid Shrimp presentations, while Jesse Rotin dives deep into his approach using Bait Junkie Risky Critters, 295 Flicks, Monster Rolling Cranks and finesse presentations around pontoons and rock structure. First-time competitor Sam Di Mauro shares his tournament journey, including landing a 1.25kg fish early on day one and learning firsthand how different anglers approach the Hawkesbury system. His story is proof that newcomers can be competitive when preparation meets opportunity. Whether you're preparing for your own Hawkesbury trip, looking to improve your tournament fishing, or simply enjoy hearing Australia's best BREAM anglers break down their techniques, this episode is packed with practical information and tournament insights. 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series Hawkesbury River Results Boater Division 🥇 Kristoffer Hickson – 9.545kg 🥈 Judd Kirkland – 8.740kg 🥉 Steve Morgan – 7.705kg Non-Boater Division 🥇 Sam Di Mauro – 4.590kg 🥈 Jesse Rotin – 4.485kg 🥉 Rodney O'Sullivan – 4.450kg

    2h 25m
  4. EP 200 !!! NSW Tournament Series Round 2 — Big Hawkesbury BREAM on Crabs

    May 25

    EP 200 !!! NSW Tournament Series Round 2 — Big Hawkesbury BREAM on Crabs

    In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to the mighty Hawkesbury River for Round 2 of the New South Wales Tournament Series, brought to you by Atomic and sponsored by Force Lures. Run on 26 April 2026, this Hawkesbury round produced a technical and challenging bite, with anglers dealing with low fish activity, timid bites, heavy current flow and tough conditions around the deep rock walls of the river system. The episode opens with a breakdown of the bite periods and tidal movements, before diving deep into interviews with the top three teams from the event. First up, Mitch and Mat Simonis from Team Off The Scales break down their third-place finish with 5 fish for 4.06kg. The boys explain how they targeted deep rocky bottom with crabs and blades, how current speed completely changed the effectiveness of their presentation between pre-fish and comp day, and how a late kicker fish helped secure another podium finish. The interview also covers drifting techniques, fishing deep structure, lure control in heavy current and the importance of staying in the strike zone around the Hawkesbury’s brutal reef systems. Next, Tim Vickers from Team Cronulla Slipways talk through their second-place finish with 4.15kg. Tim details how they chased the outgoing tide upriver using heavy cranker crabs on deep rock walls before adapting late in the session with washes, flats and forward-facing sonar. The interview covers using Mega Live and forward-facing sonar around structure, tracking fish schools on the flats, fishing Box Head washes, leader selection, and how a critical late-session upgrade secured second place in an incredibly tight field. Finally, event winners Scott Wilson and Col Wilson from Team Surge break down their impressive winning bag of 5.03kg. Fresh off travelling back from Tasmania, the father-and-son team committed to fishing crabs on deep Hawkesbury rock walls despite having no pre-fish. Scott explains how rotating crab sizes, colours and scents — while constantly moving to fresh walls — helped them consistently upgrade throughout the day. They also discuss fishing extremely heavy tackle around reef structure, dealing with ultra-timid bites, fishing around boat pressure, and how they converted key bites into kilo-class fish. This episode is packed with information for anglers wanting to improve their understanding of: Hawkesbury River BREAM fishing Deep water crab techniques Fishing rock walls and reef structure Current-based fishing strategies Team tournament tactics Wash fishing and flats fishing Leader and tackle selection Forward-facing sonar applications in tournament fishing A huge thank you to all the anglers for making time to record these interviews at short notice. Sponsors & Links Check out Force Lures: https://forcelures.com.au Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective for extra content, live streams, challenges and member-only discussions: https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com SEO Keywords BREAM fishing, Hawkesbury River BREAM, NSW Tournament Series, New South Wales Tournament Series, Atomic, Force Lures, BREAM tournament fishing, crab lure fishing, Hawkesbury River fishing, deep water BREAM fishing, rock wall fishing, Scott Wilson, Col Wilson, Tim Vickers, Grant Grounds, Mitch Simonis, Mat Simonis, Australian BREAM fishing, tournament fishing Australia, lure fishing podcast, fishing podcast Australia Hashtags #BreamFishing #TheBreamFishingProject #HawkesburyRiver #NSWTournamentSeries #ForceLures #Atomic #BreamTournament #RockWallFishing #CrabFishing #AustralianFishing

    57 min
  5. EP199 | Swan River Shootout – WA Boat Round 3 Breakdown

    May 18

    EP199 | Swan River Shootout – WA Boat Round 3 Breakdown

    In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project we head across the country to Western Australia for the final boat round of the 2025 WA BREAM Series, held on the iconic Swan River in the heart of Perth. This one-day shootout produced some quality fish and plenty of tactical decisions as teams battled changing wind, subtle bite windows, structure fishing and ultra-finicky Swan River bream. The episode features interviews with: Travis Newland & Josh Phillips (1st Place) Aiden & Herbert Miller (2nd Place) Callum Dow & Oliver Frank from Outback Bream Baits (4th Place) We dive deep into: fishing bridge pylons and retaining walls mussel presentations crankbait techniques line control in wind and current how subtle angles and lure placement changed the bite pre-fish struggles and tournament adjustments Swan River structure fishing strategies and the importance of timing bite windows on tough systems There’s also plenty of discussion around: the Outback Bream Baits Muss the new Shine Away leader treatment product crankbait retrieves tournament decision making and how WA anglers are targeting big pre-spawn bream in urban systems. Aiden and Herbert Miller also share the story of their first major event fishing together as a father-and-son team, while Travis and Josh break down the adjustments that helped them turn a brutal pre-fish into a tournament-winning performance. As always, we also run through the bite periods, tides and key tournament conditions from the day. A massive thank you to everyone supporting the show and The Bream Fishing Project Collective. Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective here: https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com/ Follow The Bream Fishing Project on Instagram: @thebreamfishingproject Sponsors & Supporters Mentioned: Outback Bream Baits Tackle West Shine Away Tackle Addiction Force Lures Pro Lure Shimano Daiwa If you enjoy the podcast, please share the episode around, tag a fishing mate and leave a review on your podcast platform.

    1h 13m
  6. EP198 – 2026 ABT Duo Tasmanian BREAM Teams Open | St Helens Tasmania

    May 12

    EP198 – 2026 ABT Duo Tasmanian BREAM Teams Open | St Helens Tasmania

    The Tasmanian leg of the ABT tour wraps up in style as the 2026 Duo Tasmanian BREAM Teams Open heads to the iconic waters of St Helens, Tasmania. In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, Andrew breaks down one of the most unique tournament formats seen in recent years — a catch-photo-release teams event where anglers could upgrade their five-fish bag across both competition days. With late 10am starts, gentleman’s hours, changing tides, and fish spread between racks, flats, gutters and shallow edges, this event forced competitors to think differently. The result was a dramatic two-day battle where no lead was safe and teams could surge through the field right up until the final session. This episode features full interviews with the top three teams from the event, diving deep into the tactics, lure choices, and adjustments that helped them unlock the St Helens BREAM bite. In this episode: 🥉 3rd Place – Team Cranka Shimano Steve Steer breaks down an incredibly technical tournament built around: Fishing shallow oyster racks with crabs Working gutters and channel markers at low tide Using Cranka Crabs in the famous spotted crab colour Adjusting tackle overnight after getting smoked by big fish on day one Fishing “gentleman’s hours” and why the late starts suited St Helens perfectly Steve also shares detailed insights into: Fishing crabs away from structure Subtle rod-tip movements for natural crab presentations How tide movement positioned fish on the flats Why St Helens fish fight so hard in shallow water 🥈 2nd Place – Team Force Lures Jon Fitzgibbon and David Shanahan detail a massive comeback charge from outside the top spots into second place after finding fish on shallow wind-blown flats late on day two. Topics include: Fishing lightly weighted DUO Sprats in the Cleaver colour Using Force Paddle Tail Grubs around racks and shallow edges Pushing the boat through freezing Tasmanian shallows to access hidden water Big shallow-water fish nearly spooling reels The importance of adapting when racks shut down The pair also discuss how one decision to abandon the racks and drift a protected shallow flat completely changed their tournament. 🥇 1st Place – Team Australia 2 + Tas Peter Maisey and Jesse Rotin take the win with an impressive 6.221kg combined total built around: Bait Junkie 2.95 Flicks on light jigheads Daiwa Infeet Sazanami jerkbaits Fishing subtle flats close to deeper channels Managing nerves while leading overnight Picking apart shallow flats during tricky tide windows The boys explain how they stayed calm under pressure on day two, worked through changing wind conditions, and slowly upgraded key fish to secure the victory. This episode is packed with advanced tournament insights covering: Shallow-water flats fishing Rack fishing strategies Crab presentations Light-line tournament tactics St Helens tide timing Hardbody vs soft plastic approaches Team strategy and communication during high-pressure events If you love technical tournament fishing and hearing how Australia’s top anglers adapt on the fly, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎣 Sponsors & Supporters A huge thank you to: DUO Wilson Fishing Force Lures Bait Junkie Daiwa ABT Tournament Series 🔥 Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective Get access to: Bonus podcast content Live Zoom sessions Challenge events Technique breakdowns Exclusive community discussions Replay archives and extra fishing content Join here: The Bream Fishing Project Collective 📱 Follow The Bream Fishing Project Instagram: @thebreamfishingproject Facebook: The Bream Fishing Project Facebook Page #BREAMFishing #TasmaniaFishing #StHelens #ABT #BreamFishingProject #TournamentFishing #DUOInternational #ForceLures #BaitJunkie #DaiwaAustralia #AustralianFishingPodcast

    1h 20m
  7. EP197 ABT Derwent River: Sprats, Hard Bodies & Big Bags

    May 12

    EP197 ABT Derwent River: Sprats, Hard Bodies & Big Bags

    In EP197 of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to Tasmania for part two of the ABT Tasmanian Tour, covering the Derwent River round, held on 18–19 April 2026. This episode breaks down a cracking Derwent River event with big bags, quality BREAM, and plenty of detail from both the non-boater and boater divisions. Andrew chats with the top non-boaters, including Simon Kraus, Leighton Beer, and Marty Evans, as they explain how they caught their fish, what they learned from their boaters, and how key lure choices like Hurricane Sprats, Gulp Smelt Minnows, Daiwa Double Clutches, ZipBaits, VX vibes, and Duo Bivvys played a role across the weekend. The episode also covers the boater side of the event with Mario Vukic, Steve Morgan, and event winner Isaac Harris, including the importance of baitfish, long skinny hard bodies, plastics, current lines, rocky edges, Ralphs Bay, and making the right decisions when the bite window opens. There is plenty in this one for anyone who loves tournament BREAM fishing, especially if you want to understand how anglers adapt between edges, flats, deeper rock walls, vibes, plastics, and jerkbaits on a tidal Tasmanian system. The episode also includes tide and bite period information, lure details, leader choices, tackle setups, and the decision-making that shaped the final results. A big thank you to Steve Morgan for allowing us to use audio from his YouTube clip featuring Isaac Harris. If you’d like even more BREAM fishing content, including live streams, extra fishing discussions, challenge series, and access to The Collective community, check out The Bream Fishing Project Collective here: The Bream Fishing Project Collective Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about catching BREAM on lures, tournament fishing strategy, and how some of Australia’s best anglers break down a waterway under pressure.

    2h 1m
  8. Ep 196 The May Monthly Report – From Doughnut Lures to 511 Perch

    May 11

    Ep 196 The May Monthly Report – From Doughnut Lures to 511 Perch

    The May Monthly Report is here, and this one absolutely goes everywhere. Andrew is joined once again by Brett Geddes for a massive session covering tournament fishing, homemade lure disasters, junior anglers coming through the ranks, forward-facing sonar, giant fishing numbers from Gippsland. The boys are also joined by young gun Harvey, who has been quietly putting together some seriously impressive catches fishing out of Andrew’s original Hobie kayak. Harvey talks about competing in the Daiwa Young Fishing Club, how the app-based competition works, and some standout recent captures including: A 36cm black bream on a Duo Bivi Flathead on Z-Man plastics Tailor and perch from both the kayak and the stones Preparing for his first Hobie competition on the Georges River The discussion also highlights the growing opportunities for junior anglers in tournament kayak fishing and how the next generation is learning faster than ever before. Andrew and Brett then dive into one of the most entertaining topics they’ve covered in months — the Collective lure making challenge. Andrew explains how he built a timber chubby-style lure completely by hand using basic tools, super glue and even nail polish as paint, before finally catching bream on it after dropping a quality fish earlier in the session. Brett shares his own homemade lure journey, including the now-infamous “Homer Simpson Doughnut” lure — a pink doughnut-shaped creation built by Beth from the Collective, rigged with multiple hooks and a cheb weight, which somehow went on to catch perch. There’s also a huge Gippsland fishing update from Brett, who reveals some unbelievable numbers from the first four months of the year: 511 estuary perch 223 bream to 48cm 99 bass 89 flathead to 86cm Brett breaks down why the Gippsland Lakes system is currently fishing as well as anywhere in the country, including: Mulloway showing up throughout the lakes system Massive bait concentrations Saltwater pushing deep into the system Open lake perch behaviour Heavy leader fishing for big perch Why the fishery is changing dramatically compared to years gone by The boys also discuss standout lures from the month, including: Sprat 65s and 85s Hard-on-soft presentations Duo Bivis Twitch 50s Hurricane Slams Hybrid Shrimp techniques Fishing deep timber with near snag-proof presentations Tournament coverage is a massive part of this episode, with discussion around: The Tasmania Hobie and ABT rounds Steve Morgan continuing to dominate while simultaneously filming, livestreaming and producing media content Isaac Harris narrowly edging out Morgo in one event Joel Crosby quietly building momentum with big plastic “power breaming” techniques NSW Tournament Series results Foster and Marlo previews The realities of organising and recording tournament interviews every single week Andrew also talks about recording more than 17 interviews in a single week and the behind-the-scenes workload involved in running The BREAM Fishing Project. The episode wraps up with discussion around the new forward-facing sonar course from My Fishing Coach featuring Nabil Issa and Steve Morgan, including detailed setup walkthroughs for Garmin, Lowrance and Humminbird units, fish behaviour interpretation, mapping insights and species-specific sonar applications. This is one of the loosest and most wide-ranging Monthly Reports yet — packed with laughs, fishing stories, tournament insight, lure experimentation and plenty of classic Brett Geddes moments. #TheBreamFishingProject #BREAM #KayakFishing #TournamentFishing #EstuaryPerch #FlatheadFishing #ABT #HobieFishing #LureFishing #AustralianFishing

    1h 7m
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A weekly podcast for keen Bream anglers who like to catch Bream on lures, especially within a competition setting. Each week we will talk with successful bream fishermen and woman who have achieved excellent results in the art of catching bream on lures. We will be covering tips and tricks that will help you to catch more bream on lures around the country.

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