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EP 211 – 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series | Garmin Blackwood River Round
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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
🥇 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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