Episode 94: Hobie Kayak Fishing Series, Gold Coast, July 13-14, 2024

The Bream Fishing Project

The episode kicks off with host Andrew Death introducing The Bream Fishing Project and spotlighting the Hobie Gold Coast round held on July 13 and 14, 2024, sponsored by TT Lures. Highlights of the event include notable results, with Luke Rogan clinching first place, Gareth Goodhew taking second, and Mitch Maddison securing third place, narrowly edging out Jack Gammie. Andrew delves into the details of the competition and outlines the significance of The Bream Fishing Project Collective, a subscription part of the podcast that offers early access to episodes and private community catch-ups. You can join the collective at breamfishingproject.supercast.com. The episode features interviews with the top anglers: Mitch Madison (Third Place):

• Day One: Mitch shares his experience targeting fish around pontoons using various lures, particularly Gulp Shrimp.
• Day Two: He describes facing tougher conditions and making a strategic adjustment to heavier jig heads to entice bites, ultimately securing his placement.

Gareth Goodhew (Second Place):

• Day One: Gareth explains his approach using Cranka Crabs and tuned Zipbaits Khamsin Tiny to effectively lure fish out.
• Day Two: He notes adjusting his tactics based on his Day One experiences, focusing on moving to different locations when necessary.

Luke Rogan (First Place):

• Day One: Luke shares insights into his successful deep fishing using Cranka Crabs, despite initial difficulties.
• Day Two: He faces challenging conditions but relies on persistence and strategic adjustments, eventually landing a 39cm fish on his second-to-last cast.

The episode concludes with Andrew thanking his sponsors and partners and encouraging listeners to check out The Bream Fishing Project Collective for more insights and community engagement. Join the community at breamfishingproject.supercast.com. Overall, the episode captures the excitement of the Hobie Gold Coast round and offers valuable fishing tips and strategies from the top anglers.

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