March 25, 2026

Sydney Harbour BREAM Breakdown 🔥 | NSW Tournament Series Round 6 (EP187)

53 minutes

🎣 Sydney Harbour Showdown! | NSW Tournament Series Round 6 Recap

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, we head to iconic Sydney Harbour to break down Round 6 of the 2025 New South Wales Tournament Series, held on September 14.

This was a fascinating event with tough conditions, changing water clarity, and a strong mix of experienced anglers returning to the scene. From early bag limits to last-minute upgrades, this round had it all.

We’re joined by the top three teams as they walk us through exactly how they approached the day, what worked, what didn’t, and the key decisions that shaped their results.

🏆 Top 3 Results & Interviews

🥉 3rd Place – Jason Graham & Craig Norbergen (Team fishing.com.au)

A strong start west of the bridge saw them quickly secure a bag on soft plastics before upgrading with a crucial kicker fish on a crab in the Lane Cove River. They dive into how scent played a key role and how they balanced plastics vs crabs throughout the day.

🥈 2nd Place – Joshua Richards (Team Fanatics)

Fishing shallow rock structure, Josh and his teammate put together an incredibly consistent day, catching fish right from the start and rotating productive zones. With over 30 fish landed, they explain how persistence and simple patterns paid off, plus insights into lure selection, leader choice, and fishing efficiency.

🥇 1st Place – Adam Hughes & Matthew Green (Team Edgy Bites)

A late decision to fish the event turned into a winning performance. Targeting shallow flats in Hen and Chicken Bay, they secured an early kicker fish and built their bag quickly. Their strategy of sticking to strengths, fishing confidently, and making the most of subtle conditions proved the difference.

🎯 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• The importance of getting a quick early bag to unlock upgrade opportunities

• How scent can influence bite conversion in pressured systems

• Adjusting leader strength based on water clarity and structure

• When to commit to plastics vs crabs in Sydney Harbour

• Why confidence and fishing your strengths can win tournaments

🌊 Conditions Overview

• Location: Sydney Harbour

• Date: 14 September 2025

• Low Tide: 6:45 AM (0.49m)

• High Tide: 1:27 PM (1.53m)

• Bite Window: Minor period from 11:19 AM – 12:49 PM

👏 Special Mentions

A big thank you to the New South Wales Tournament Series team for running a fantastic event, and to all competitors who continue to support and grow the sport.

🎧 Listen Now

If you’re looking to improve your tournament performance or better understand how top anglers approach Sydney Harbour, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply on your next session.

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By Andrew Death