About this episode

In this episode, Andrew Death interviews Tony Pettie and Mitchell Maddison about their experiences and strategies in the Hobie Kayak Bream Series at Little Swanport, Tasmania.

The Hobie Kayak Bream Series headed to Little Swanport, Tasmania, producing one of the standout events of the 2026 season. Clear water, expansive weed flats and changing tides tested the field, but those who unlocked the pattern were rewarded with some exceptional black bream. In EP214, Andrew Death is joined by Tony Pettie and Mitchell Maddison to break down two very different paths to the podium. Mitchell shares how what started as a relaxed family holiday turned into a third-place finish, fishing alongside his son Cohen, who spent the weekend catching quality bream of his own. He explains how lightly weighted soft plastics, shallow weed beds and understanding the wind helped him build two consistent bags. Tournament winner Tony Pettie then reveals how he put together an incredible 7.03 kg tournament total, highlighted by a massive 4.13 kg Day Two bag and the Anaconda Big Bream of 1.71 kg. From subtle lure colour changes and jighead selection to timing the tides and reading current flow, Tony's interview is packed with practical tournament knowledge that any bream angler can apply. Whether you fish tournaments, kayak fish, or simply enjoy learning from Australia's best lure…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Death

Guests: Tony Pettie, Mitchell Maddison

Topics covered

• bream fishing
• kayak fishing
• tournament strategies
• soft plastics
• fishing techniques
• family fishing

Keywords

• bream
• Hobie Kayak
• fishing tournament
• soft plastics
• fishing tips
• black bream
• tide patterns
• fishing techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anaconda

Places: Little Swanport, Tasmania

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