The Bream Fishing Project

Round 4 of the Atomic Tournament Series headed to the Georges River and Botany Bay, with plenty of rain, a tricky tide and some exceptional tournament fishing.

Host Andrew Death sits down with the top three teams to break down exactly how they approached the day, the decisions they made on the water and the techniques that produced the winning bags.

Although all three teams finished on the podium, each found success in a completely different way. From lightly weighted plastics around moored boats, to targeting sticks in Woolooware Bay, to fishing oyster-covered structure and pontoons, this episode is packed with practical tournament knowledge that any bream angler can apply.

There is also plenty of discussion around modern electronics, including Lowrance ActiveTarget, lure selection, jighead weights, leader choice, tournament decision-making and how changing conditions affected the bite throughout the day.

Round sponsor Samaki also gets a mention, with a story about Harvey catching quality bream while chasing mulloway on a Samaki soft plastic.

Round 4 Results
🥇 1st – Rise Above Plumbing
Glenn Ross & Shaun Eagan
5 Fish – 4.44 kg
Big Bream – 1.35 kg

🥈 2nd – Hooked Up / DDH Plumbing
Daniel Holden & Steven Cefai
5 Fish – 4.32 kg

🥉 3rd – Team Shimano
Jason Mayberry & Mick Duck
5 Fish – 4.12 kg

In this episode
• Breaking down three completely different winning tournament strategies
• Fishing moored boats with lightly weighted plastics
• Targeting fish around sticks, pontoons and oyster-covered structure
• How Lowrance ActiveTarget helped locate and catch fish
• Choosing the right jighead weights for changing conditions
• Leader selection and fighting big fish on light line
• Tournament decision-making under pressure
• Lure selection that produced podium finishes

Locations Covered

Botany Bay

Georges River

Woolooware Bay

Oyster Bay

Kogarah Bay

Sylvania Waters

Featured Brands
Atomic Tournament Series • Samaki • Shimano • Daiwa • Lowrance • Bait Junkie • Rapala 

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Luke Rogan has done it again.

In this episode of The Lure Fishing Project, we head to Queensland for one of Australia's premier bream tournaments – the 2026 Samaki BREAM Queensland Open. Across two days of competition, anglers tackled Moreton Bay before heading south to the Gold Coast, with changing conditions, different bite windows and plenty of strategic decisions separating the leaders.

Joining me on the podcast are the three anglers who stood on the podium:

🥉 Chris Greensill – A brilliant comeback after a difficult start to Day 2, including a fascinating discussion on using ActiveTarget, reading fish behaviour and making late tournament decisions that ultimately secured third place.

🥈 Jamie McKeown – One of Australia's most consistent tournament anglers explains his evolving approach to boat hulls, stick minnows, hybrid shrimp, crankbaits and why slowing down with Live Sonar has changed the way he fishes.

🥇 Luke Rogan – Back-to-back Queensland Open champion. Luke shares how he approached the event with minimal pre-fishing, adjusted to heavy fishing pressure around Redcliffe and overcame equipment issues to claim another major title.

Along the way we also discuss:

Live Sonar and how it's changing tournament strategy

Boat hull and pontoon cranking

Stick minnows vs hybrid shrimp

Crankbait colour selection and why chrome continues to dominate

Tournament decision making under pressure

Reading tides, current and fish positioning

The mental side of tournament fishing

Plus... a little State of Origin banter that nearly derailed the evening!

If you're serious about tournament bream fishing, there's plenty to learn from three anglers who approached the same event in very different ways.

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The 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series headed west to the iconic Blackwood River for the Garmin-sponsored round, and despite favourable fish activity predictions, the anglers were met with changing weather, difficult conditions and some very tough decisions over two days of competition.

In Episode 211 of The Lure Fishing Project, Andrew Death sits down with the podium finishers to unpack exactly how they approached one of Western Australia's premier bream fisheries.

You'll hear how anglers adapted to changing wind directions, why some abandoned productive areas while others stayed committed to their game plan, and the subtle lure, retrieve and location changes that ultimately separated the winners from the rest of the field.

Throughout the episode, the anglers discuss:

How they approached pre-fishing and prepared for tournament day.

The influence of wind, tide and changing conditions throughout the weekend.

Why tiny adjustments to retrieve speed made all the difference.

Fishing shallow flats versus deeper structure.

Working mussels, blades, crankbaits, stick minnows and soft plastics.

How modern electronics helped locate fish on otherwise featureless flats.

Managing tournament pressure and making the right decisions when the bite slowed.

Lessons learned from fishing alongside some of Australia's best tournament anglers.

Featured interviews include:

Boaters
🥇 Alex Greisdorf (plus Mercury Bonus winner) – 5.970 kg
🥈 Benjamin Oakes – 5.370 kg
🥉 Callum Dowell – 4.770 kg

Non-Boaters
🥇 Michael Sammut – 3.230 kg
🥈 Darcy Miller – 3.110 kg
🥉 Oliver Franke – 2.925 kg

Whether you're a tournament angler or simply looking to catch more bream, this episode is packed with practical information you can apply on your next trip.

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What does it take to catch your first Murray cod?

In this episode of The Lure Fishing Project, I sit down with accomplished kayak angler Joel Crosbie to break down the fundamentals of Murray cod fishing.

Many anglers know Joel from his success in tournament bream fishing, but after stepping away from the competition scene for several years, he immersed himself in chasing Australia's iconic freshwater predator. In this conversation, he shares the lessons he learned, the mistakes he made, and the simple approach he'd recommend to anyone wanting to catch their first cod.

In this episode we cover:

Joel's journey from tournament bream to Murray cod.

The three lures he'd recommend to beginners.

Rod, reel and line setups.

Fishing structure and lure presentation.

Kayak tactics for Murray cod.

Surface strikes, big fish stories and lessons learned.

Practical tips to help shorten your learning curve.

Whether you're planning your first cod trip or you're simply curious about one of Australia's most exciting sportfish, this episode is packed with practical advice and entertaining stories.

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Episode 209 – Action Fishing Tournament Round 1 | Berowra Waters
The 2026 Action Fishing Tournament season gets underway at Berowra Waters, with three anglers who all took very different paths to the podium.

In this episode, Andrew Death sits down with the top three finishers to break down exactly how they approached the day, the adjustments they made, and the key decisions that produced the winning bags.

🥇 Jeff Kirkby talks through his first tournament victory, including the 45.5cm big bream that anchored his winning bag and how a simple modification to his Baby Vibe proved to be the difference.

🥈 Rick King explains how an explosive surface bite on cicadas transformed an average start into another podium finish, along with why he believes the fish were holding deeper than expected.

🥉 Zane Duce shares the story of his first Action Fishing Tournament podium after surviving three hours without a legal fish before a late-session change completely turned his day around.

Throughout the episode you'll hear discussions on:

• Fishing transition periods
• Surface cicada techniques
• Baby Vibes and stick minnows
• Working pontoons, rock edges and deep banks
• Leader choices and lure modifications
• Competition strategy and decision making under pressure
• How three very different approaches produced almost identical bags

Congratulations to Geoff, Rick and Zane on outstanding performances to kick off the season.

If you're looking to improve your tournament fishing or simply enjoy hearing Australia's best lure anglers explain exactly how they caught their fish, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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