MASTERCLASS: Your Ultimate Guide To Catching More Bream On Lures - Soft & Hard! (Part 2)

In this second part of my "Masterclass" on catching bream using soft and hard lures, I dive deep into the tackle and techniques. If you love this video and my channel, please consider shouting me a beer (or a coffee!) to help me produce lots MORE great KZbin content for your viewing pleasure! Simply go to: www.buymeacoffee.com/starlo
Thanks... and cheers!
STARLO’S BREAM LURING CHECKLIST
SPIN RODS
Length: 6’ 8” - 7’ 8” (2.0 - 2.35m)
Line Ratings: 1 - 4kg
Casting Weights: 1 - 10g
SPIN REELS
Sizes: 1000 - 3000
LINES
Types: Braid or mono (nylon or fluorocarbon)
Rated Strengths: 1 - 4kg
LEADERS
Types: Monofilament (nylon or fluorocarbon)
Rated Strengths: 2 - 8kg
Diametres: 0.12 - 0.40mm
LURES
Types: Soft plastics (plus jig heads) and hard bodies
Lengths: 40 to 80mm
Weights: 1 - 7g
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[@StarloGetsReel]

If you love my videos, please consider shouting me a beer (or a coffee!) to help me produce lots MORE great KZbin content for your viewing pleasure! Simply go to: www.buymeacoffee.com/starlo Thanks... and cheers!

[@thewholls7176]

Good job Starlo You’re a brave man going out there barefooted. I recon these days with the popularity of spots there is a boatload of busted off hooks and sinkers and lines on the bottom I’ve even wondered about the local council should send out a frogman once every 12 months to see what he can pull up I Don’t mind going trout fishing up in the Highcountry for trout and if you walk out barefoot up to your knees, I reckon you’d be 50-50 stepping on a bloody hook ……!! They should do a cleanup from time to time

[@StarloGetsReel]

Good suggestion.

[@jonathonhunt935]

Starlo thank you! I’ll use this masterclass as a resource to drink from. The insights you’ve shared show the respect you have for every aspect of fishing. You tread so lightly and leave no tracks, no scars. Respect!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thank you so much for those kind words, Jonathon. 👍

[@timeandattendancesolutions]

I always look forward to your videos Starlo. I watch every fishing video I can find, but yours are light years ahead of the rest.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks so much, Jim! 👍

[@daveregan845]

Love the way you put these videos together Starlo. Precise, somewhat not bias to Shimano ha but overall your years of experience are invaluable 🙏. Your tips and tricks are watched not only by me, but by my son and my father. Love it, keep up the great work

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Dave. Yes, I can't help wearing my Shimano heart on my sleeve... at least I admit it! 😄

[@peterbeadman5115]

Thanks for the vid mate, A great informative presentation that will help not only the beginner but also the seasoned Bream fisho..Cheers

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks, Peter!

[@balandaplaya2393]

Just like that bream in the video, immaculate. I have to totally agree with the slowing down tip, almost to the point of dead stick. I'm primarily a top water guy and I've left the lure sitting on top for up to 30 seconds before moving it, I tripped on this tech once when I answered the phone just after a cast, about half a minute into the conversation whamo...bream on, now I will wait till all the splash rings dissipate before I move the lure.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Good stuff! Thanks for the great feedback.

[@easemailboxes]

Its a good video. Not too heavy on the sponsorship. (So many fishing videos are so heavy on the marketing they have lost any element of sincerity, well done. Some interesting clues for a beginner like me thanks.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Cheers! 👍

[@JohnGeary12453]

Great tips starlo beautiful breams and great fishing. I have been watching your shows for many years now

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks!

[@manna6618]

Mate as a lifelong dedicated bream-on-artificials angler with about 40yrs experience under the belt...I have to say literally everything in this vid is gold, easily the best advice I have seen in a bream vid how-to to date. Off topic a touch but as a teen I approached you at the Fremantle Museum in Western Australia where you where filming a piece on the Batavia wreck for a series you did on the Abrolhos, I think for channel 7 at the time, and you were so genuine I literally went home and tore down the posters in my room of The Cure, Guns and Roses and Creedence to replace them with Modern Fishing photos of Steve Starling, Harro and Cussack pics holding up jaw dropping fish...my highschool sweetheart was literally horrified! :) Great vid chief, from a fellow bream tragic in southwest WA.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks SO much mate! That comment has made my day. Cheers & Tight Lines, Starlo

[@timstimes9607]

If only we had KZbin back in the day when I first started trying to catch Bream on lures! Back then (2006) it was watching your Squidgy DVD s and emails to yours truly to get me on the right path (and you were always helpful with whatever multitude of questions l had) 🙂

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Tim. Glad you got something out of it.

[@needmoreboost6369]

I’ve still got some resin heads that are my go to for micro squidgie wrigglers in slower water, I love their sink rate and strong hook’s! they are also nice with a 2” powerbait micro jerkshad they fit perfectly

[@StarloGetsReel]

Nice!

[@benvanvliet9485]

This is the Bream bible mate! So good to be able to watch this and realise I’m pointing in the right direction. Keep the bream vids coming

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Ben! I sure will.

[@peteranders8888]

I remember buying your book, How to catch bream on lures and flies, at a fishing seminar at Complete Angler. I asked you the question at the time what is your prefered loop knot to tie, and you replied the reverse uni knot. I have been using this knot on light leaders ever since and it has served me well, as did your book [and Bushy] on how to catch bream on lures. Thank you for everything you have done and are still doing for the fishing community.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks so much, Peter!

[@Dave30867]

Steve I cannot believe that you do not promote your 1992 - The Australian Fishing Book By Sandpiper Press its a awesome encyclopedia on Fishing Steve i still read it to this day .Thank You for such knowledge its very Informative and has helped me catch many fish cheers mate. 😉👍

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Dave. Not sure you can still get that one, other than second hand?

[@DCJiuJitsuGeelong]

another epic vid starlo well done mate !!!!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Cheers!

[@thomasobscure4978]

The best introductory videos for chasing bream on lures that one can find on youtube Steve. I cannot wait to send this to my brother and his son who I have managed to get interested in lure fishing. It will make a great reference for them to learn from. By the way, it is good to see The Rivers and the Sea on the shelf! Cheers, Shannon Holopainen

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@benphilippi9325]

agree on the uni loop. I have tried doing a uni version of a lefty/kreh loop so just an overhand knot below the uni to prevent it from closing but it doesnt really matter.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Spot on.

[@jamesbn23]

I agree with getting a couple of stradics/vanfords instead of 1 stella. The stella is beautiful but having 4 stradic/vanfords is way more useful and productive. I have 2 Stradics FL 5000 for salt and freshwater fishing and I'm considering getting the vanford and pairing it with an ultra-light rod for light fishing. Love the content!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks, James! I agree 100%. 👍 Nice line-up of reels you have there, too!

[@David-sb7vg]

Just back from the old country Steve and catching up with your fantastic videos. We started at a similar age. I’ve got coarse gear, lake / estuary gear, beach gear and it’s all got the SHIMANO stamp on it ❤️ Got a good beard trimmer too mate if you’re in Sydney anytime soon 😂

[@StarloGetsReel]

🤣 Love it! Thanks!

[@kizzyaggots1]

Superb video SS, i'll keep trying

[@StarloGetsReel]

Cheers mate! The first 40-odd years are the hardest. ;)

[@alft69]

Thanks for the education Starlo. Much appreciated. Now I’m frothing to get out there and have a crack!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Good to hear, Alf!

[@intensity.density2208]

Such a good video, Steve. Please bring back the bug. That little thing was a bream bomb.

[@StarloGetsReel]

The Bug was great! Don't think it's coming back though, sadly. 😐

[@intensity.density2208]

@@StarloGetsReel ahh well. Worth a try.

[@lotfytime]

Alright Starlo here's a challenge for you, I've been listening to Greg vinals podcast lately and a fellow named Scott James fishes with braid leader or straight through braid to the lure fishing for trout and bream, I would love to see a video of u giving this a go to see if it really works

[@StarloGetsReel]

Interesting! I'll give it a shot...

[@onlytwothings]

Thanks Starlo for your efforts putting this together

[@StarloGetsReel]

You're welcome.

[@anthonycox1870]

Great video champion,

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Anthony!

[@normanmendonca2834]

Great information Starlo mate, I am learning a lot from your show.Bream have always been a great fish to hunt on light gear. All the best. Normie.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Norman.

[@Tunnelrat6666]

Thanks great vid. Been trying to hook a beam in Merimbula lake now for a few years been catching plenty of other species plenty of flatties, pinkies, trev's, gars, salmon & whiting but no bream. Lets see how I go this year when it warms up a bit.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks for that! Good luck this year.

[@clintelso7548]

Great vid mate

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Clint!

[@pauljohnson4080]

Great video Starlo keep up the good work !!!!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thank you so much!

[@YEPIMONFISHING]

Always a pleasure watching your videos .

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks!

[@petermiller9115]

Thanks Steve for such a very informative video. I use a Lefty's loop knot when needed. I can remember my first bream/s on lure was on Kangaroo island (40+ ago now) casting a small silver wobbler at the entrance of a estuary chasing salmon. Love your videos and magazine articles. Thanks again, Pete.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks, Pete! 👍

[@darrens5731]

Thanks Starlo, I really like your videos and advice especially your bream and surf fishing ones. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks! I will!

[@debbiestockton7039]

Thanks so much Starlo! This was so so helpful 👍😊

[@StarloGetsReel]

You're welcome, Debbie.

[@cheesusgrieve9112]

What an absolute awesome video!!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thank you! 👍

[@ardiedaud]

Absolutely awesome video. Very informative & easy to understand. 👍👍👍

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks so much, Ardie!

[@lwt02]

Awesome

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks!

[@amounifnd]

Shimano is the best anything in the mid to upper. Abu next then maybe Daiwa. So many other brands not common in Oz but great in Japan like Megabass, but Shimano always up there in Japan/US.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Yep.

[@jm2953]

😎absolutely fantastic as always! your content has helped my fishing so much, from using lures for bream 2 euro nyphing for trout🙂

[@StarloGetsReel]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much.

[@matthomas6575]

Great vid answered a few questions I’ve been thinking about the gear I should be using thanks

[@StarloGetsReel]

Glad it helpws, Mat.

[@matthomas6575]

@@StarloGetsReel think I been fishing a bit to heavy going to get some light braid

[@StarloGetsReel]

@@matthomas6575 great move! 👍

[@DEADLY-LURES-AU]

Steve, when those coastal creeks and lagoons become land locked, I've found it difficult to catch fish. In those situations do you still fish them.? If so do you still fish a rising tide even though there may be no tide movement? Or rely on weather conditions and time of day to plan your trip.

[@StarloGetsReel]

I must admit, I love fishing our ICOLLs when they're closed, especially for black bream. No tides to worry about! It does tend to mean they fish better at first and last light or during the solunar bite periods.

[@michaelosullivan1248]

Thanks mate I learned a lot . Just a question please. I live at the Bay of Fires near StHelens at east coast Tasmania.There is a lagoon called Big Lagoon here and the bream are near impossible to catch in my opinion.It is usually land locked ,would you use plastics or hard body lures here an any other tips please.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Hi Michael Thanks for that. Yes, they can be tough in some waters, but there's usually some way to fool a few. Trying going really light (maybe fish 3 pound fluorocarbon straight through?) and target them at dawn or dusk with small, lightly-weighted plastics or small hard bodies. Gotta love a challenge! 😉

[@Tokolosi1603]

Great advice. Thanks. Random question and apologies if it's a stupid question...but what do you do in a bit of current, if you trying to fish under structure like a bridge and the current is pulling in or out depending on the tide and your lure just washes in same direction of current...? Do you use certain jigheads? I most use weedless with round sinkers due to snags but just curious if there is any tricks to this? 🙏

[@StarloGetsReel]

Not really any tricks. You may well need to increase your jig head or sinker weight a bit in strong current and cast up current of the structure to allow the flow to take your lure towards it.

[@Tokolosi1603]

@StarloGetsReel thanks, I have been doing pretty much this, but I have no real luck yet, but I guess being winter also plays a role, and they are a bit lazy the bream!

[@Joseph-sr3kp]

Thanks great video. What’s ur pb bream

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks! I still haven't been able to break the 50cm or 2kg marks. Best are a couple up around 48cm, heaviest weighed on digital scales at 1.92 kg.

[@olivergarric6269]

Do you think the shimano zodias 3-6 pound 270L model would work well?

[@StarloGetsReel]

You bet!

[@Bossfishin]

hi starlo, is 8ib braid alright ? I thought 6ib would be too light so I didn't choose it even though my heart wanted me to

[@StarloGetsReel]

Yep, not really a lot of difference. Worth remembering that "six pound" braid from most manufacturers breaks anywhere between about 9 and 12 pounds, and "eight pound" typically tests at 12 to 15 pounds.

[@Bossfishin]

@@StarloGetsReel ok cheers big fan btw