EP176 | Monthly Report – Brett Geddes with Steve Morgan | ABT 2026 & Live Sonar

Welcome to the Monthly Report episode of The BREAM Fishing Project, hosted by Andrew Death, with regular contributor Brett Geddes, and special guest Steve Morgan. In this episode, Andrew and Brett are joined by Steve Morgan to cover a wide range of topics around tournament fishing, fishing education, and how anglers develop their skills over time. Steve reflects on his long involvement in fishing media and tournaments, including his approach to teaching anglers and the importance of sharing knowledge within the sport. The conversation explores how people learn to fish, the influence of magazines and media on modern lure fishing in Australia, and how those learning pathways have changed. Steve also shares insights from fishing and competing across different systems and conditions around the country. A key part of the episode focuses on tournament fishing, including a detailed discussion of the ABT 2026 season, with commentary on venues, timing, and how different fisheries tend to fish throughout the year. The discussion also touches on decision-making during competition days, fishing pressure, and adapting when conditions or plans change. Steve also outlines his upcoming Live Sonar course, explaining what it aims to teach, who it’s designed for, and how anglers can better interpret what they’re seeing on their screens when using modern sonar technology. As always, the episode includes the regular Monthly Report segments: Full Boof-Head, highlighting moments and behaviour that don’t help the fishing community What Cheeses Me Off, with reflections on online negativity, community discussion, and broader issues affecting anglers Other topics covered throughout the episode include: Learning through experience and observation Differences in fish behaviour across systems Shallow versus deep water approaches How sound, lure presentation, and pressure affect fish Tournament mindset and adapting throughout a session The episode wraps up with broader reflections on the fishing community and the importance of constructive conversation and shared learning.