Old School Bait, Dirty Floodwater: BIG Bream Madness

After big rain and a serious floodwater flush, Lee is back in East Gippsland chasing black bream. But this time he’s taking it back to basics with bait, using tactics that work on bream in every location.

Armed with shrimp, prawns and spider crabs, Lee dives into a proper bait fishing session using a mix of simple rigs, and even shrimp under a float. The water’s muddy, the sun’s blazing, and the breeze is non-existent — not ideal conditions for lures, but absolutely perfect for bait.

This session quickly turns into a masterclass in how to target big bream on bait. Lee breaks down:

✅ How he chooses and presents his baits
✅ Rig selection and bait placement in the spread
✅ The difference between passive and active bait fishing

As the day progresses and the conditions change, Lee moves to faster water and shifts his tactics — floating baits back in the current to draw in aggressive fish before returning to lock in at his prime location.

It’s a ripper of a session with plenty of bites, seriously good bream, and loads of practical tips. If you’re looking to catch more bream on bait, this one’s for you.

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Gear Of Choice

Reels - Shimano Nasci 2500
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Rods - Shimano Ascenza 782L
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Line - platypus Platinum 6lb
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Hooks
Owner mosquito
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Gamakatsu octopus size 2
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