Episode 88: QTS Brisbane River, May 19, 2024

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, host Andrew Death takes us to Queensland for the Brisbane River Round of the Queensland Team Series held on May 19th. After some time getting all the interviews lined up, Andrew brings you an in-depth look at this exciting event, sharing highlights, fishing strategies, and some surprising techniques from the top competitors. We start with third place finishers Chris Lonne and Jacob Kelly, who weighed in at 2.86 kilos. They dive into their approach on the Brisbane River, including their pre-fishing strategies, competition day tactics, and the importance of using live scope to spot fish. Next, we hear from Wade Walker who fished with his daughter Lily, securing second place with 2.92 kilos. Wade discusses their experiences fishing around bridge pylons and barges, with Lily making some impressive catches using Atomic deep divers and soft plastics. Finally, we chat with event winners Adam Barnes and Mitch Ferris, who took the top spot with 2.93 kilos, including a kicker fish of 836 grams. They reveal how casting towards deeper waters and varying their lure selection helped them edge out the competition, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Andrew also covers updates on upcoming rounds, including the Queensland Team Series at Scarborough and the East Coast Bream Series in Botany Bay. He shares product recommendations, highlighting the latest tackle and gear from Fishin.com.au and kayak deals from hws.com.au, featuring specials on fishing kayaks for all skill levels. Andrew wraps up the episode by teasing some exciting product updates coming soon, thanking the sponsors and contributors, and inviting feedback from listeners to help shape future episodes. Whether you’re looking for tips on targeting bream on lures or simply enjoy hearing from some of Australia's elite anglers, this episode is packed with valuable insights, engaging interviews, and everything you need to stay in the loop on the competitive bream fishing scene. Tune in every Tuesday for the latest fishing tips, tricks, and interviews from the world of competitive bream fishing!