Episode Details

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, I’m joined by Queensland tournament angler Nabeel Issa (Nabs) to dive deep into his journey through competitive BREAM fishing and the evolution of modern electronics on the water.

Nabeel shares how he got his start in fishing at a young age, working his way through the ABT circuit as a non-boater, and eventually building a strong tournament record with multiple wins and consistent top finishes. From early lure fishing struggles through to finding his edge, this is a great look at what it takes to develop as a competitive angler.

We also explore one of the biggest game-changers in modern fishing — sounders and sonar. Nabeel breaks down how learning to properly use side scan and sonar completely changed the way he fishes, allowing him to locate and target fish with precision rather than relying on guesswork.

The conversation also covers:

• Early tournament experiences and progression through the ranks
• Key lure trends and techniques over the years
• The transition from non-boater to boater (and the challenges that come with it)
• Using side scan and sonar to find structure and fish
• Targeting species like BREAM, mulloway, snapper and more with electronics

Towards the end of the episode, we also touch on the upcoming sounder course release, which will be available this Friday — so keep an eye out.

👉 Check out the sounder course:
https://myfishingcoach.com.au

For members of The Bream Fishing Project Collective, there will also be an exclusive additional discount available, generously provided by Steve and Nabeel.

👉 Join The Bream Fishing Project Collective:
https://breamfishingproject.supercast.com

There’s also a hint at what’s coming next for The Bream Fishing Project… so make sure you stay tuned.

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