How to Catch Bream on Soft Plastics - Flats & Drop Offs

Justin Willmer runs us through the gear for targeting bream on the flats and drop offs, before hitting the water with his dad in search of a few. A quick session around the top of a large high tide and start of the run out produces a few, fishing the edge of the flats and an area that drops down to 2-3m of undulating sand bottom with patches of weed. Fish on!
Gearing Up:
Okuma Helios SX Spin Rods - HSX-S-702ML 7' 2-4kg
Okuma Helios SX Spin Rods - HSX-S-702M 7' 3-6kg
Okuma JAW Spin Reels - JAW-30
Platypus P8 Braid - 10lb
Platypus Stealth FC Fluorocarbon Leader 10lb
ZMan 2.5" Slim SwimZ
TT Lures DemonZ Jighead - 1/4oz 1/0
Pro-Cure Super Gel Scent - Sardine / Pilchard
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[@markgreer689]

Just love it that's what it's all about quality company quality gear and quality fish.Thank you for your videos love watching.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Thanks Mark, I'm with you on that... a great session with my dad and making some cool memories. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers, Justin

[@christopherdavidlunn8738]

That's cos you had your dad with you, great rewards for a great son!

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey Christopher, thanks for the kind words... lucky to get a couple when that bloke is casting ;) All the best. Cheers, Justin

[@Stevegetslucky]

Holy heck! that a figgin nice Bream mate.

[@tommymacfishing]

Some big bream there Justin! 💪
Especially for up North! 🥳

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Cheers Tommy Mac, one of yours would probably eat it ;) definitely a big one for the system though... stoked :) All the best with the fishing down there and great to see Victoria on the comeback. Cheers, Justin

[@indosydneyfishing]

Thank you Justin, these tips are awesome. 🤟

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey Indo Sydney Fishing, thanks for the kind words. Hope you're getting stuck into a few. Cheers, Justin

[@XavierGeorgebaker]

Hi man great video I love the slim swims to how deep of water were you fishing in what was the need for a 1/4 just working out what jig head to put on mine to go out fishing this weekend 😊

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

Wow, that bream should have it's own postcode!

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Cheers Rocket, hope you're getting amongst them. Big head on the thing and a solid one for the system being fished. Fish on! Cheers, Justin

[@Side85Winder]

10lb light for brim, my Pb is 50cm bream on 10lb line. I would say 10lb is the perfect all-rounder setup. You can catch whiting, bream, and pinkies all day long on 10lb mainline by just changing your leader size appropriately.
My Pb snapper is 57cm on 10lb, dads is 68cm on 10lb and it took a run over 100m (we have caught bigger on heavier line). You just have to be prepared to fight the fish not bully them in.

[@jzfishing103]

Hey mate chasing bream and flathead in the entrance, how deep water should I usually fish them,land based?

[@gbrown1ful]

I hope i get some of them on Sunday.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey Gary, Sending fishy vibes. Hope you get stuck into a few. Cheers, Justin

[@wesleyloots9981]

Hi Justin, where can I got those gloves you using?

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@ChrispyyWings]

Some cracker bream mate! Whenever I use slim swims I seem to catch pike haha

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey ChrispyyWings, pike are good fun, great in the smoker and have saved a few sessions, so could be worse ;) Pike love the weed and structure like ramps and jetties, so maybe try some rubble patches or mangrove edges with the Slim SwimZ, it's deadly. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@ChrispyyWings]

@@tackletacticstv7687 i hate the slime and smell of pilke, rather donut than catch one haha
Thanks for the tips man :D

[@jzfishing103]

Hi I am a beginner in lire fishing but one question,what are u putting on your lure is it oil or smth and what is it for?

[@CastingAwayDepression]

Its a fish attractant mate they work nicely with plastics, helps the fish hold on a little bit longer to get the strike on them. He's using Pro-Cure Super Gel Scent, I like the S - Factor from squidgies.

[@jonnywaselectric]

You just made me spend some money

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey jonnywaselectric, isn't that what it's for ;) Hope all's well and you're finding a few. Cheers, Justin

[@dalejoy193]

He might get eaten , ahahaaha

[@coryboyd7958]

I have to laugh at all the guys who wear all that clothing! It's a joke! I fish in Florida a few days a week in shorts, white t-shirt and sneakers! You guys afraid of getting a little vitamin D?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @coryboyd7958, Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. About 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. We love our fishing and outdoor activities and choose to stay safe while out on the water. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin