Chasing Bream with lures is some of the most exciting estuary fishing you can do! In this video Nige shares his tips and tactics for catching bream using both soft plastics and hard body lures, tailored to different environments and behaviors of this popular fish.
This video includes:
- Key habitats to find bream, including structure around boat ramps, jetties, pontoons, and natural structures.
- Recommended gear setups for effective bream fishing, including rods, reels, and line to increase your chances of success.
- Techniques for using soft plastics, including how to choose the right jig head weight and how to drift the lure through suspended fish.
- Insights into the three main types of hard lures and how to use each to maximise your hookup rate.
Practical casting and retrieval tips for each type of lure to ensure you're effectively attracting bream, with specific advice on how to 'walk the dog' for surface lures and how to ensure bibbed hard bodies interact with underwater structure.
