Episode Details

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to Tasmania for the ABT round on the Huon River — a standout event that produced incredible numbers, consistent bites, and quality fish across both divisions.

With near-perfect catch rates across the field, this tournament became a battle of upgrades, decision-making, and execution under pressure.

🏆 Boater Results

• 1st – Steve Morgan (10.510 kg)
• 2nd – Mark Crompton (10.045 kg)
• 3rd – Brett Crowe (9.975 kg)

🏆 Non-Boater Results

• 1st – Michael Vukic (6.680 kg)
• 2nd – William Thorpe (6.290 kg)
• 3rd – Michael Maas (6.235 kg)

🎣 In this episode, we hear from:

• Michael Maas (3rd Non-Boater) – First trip to Tasmania and straight onto the podium, building early bags with soft plastics before upgrading with jerkbaits
• Michael Vukic (1st Non-Boater) – A clinical performance focused on baitfish patterns, plastics, and precise upgrades on the flats
• Brett Crowe (3rd Boater) – A consistent two-day approach centred around slow presentations, shallow structure, and maximising productive water
• Mark Crompton (2nd Boater) – Making bold on-the-water decisions, fishing bait-rich zones, and adapting quickly to changing conditions
• Steve Morgan (1st Boater) – A winning performance built on consistency, key decisions, and executing when it mattered

🔍 What’s covered in this episode:

• Pre-fish strategy and adapting to unfamiliar fisheries
• Fishing shallow structure, flats, and bait-heavy zones
• Soft plastics vs jerkbait approaches and when to switch
• The importance of early bagging vs upgrading
• How retrieve speed and presentation changed outcomes
• Tournament decision-making under pressure

Tasmania once again proves why it’s one of Australia’s premier BREAM fisheries — offering both numbers and quality, and rewarding anglers who can adapt quickly.

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