Bill_V

Hey guys, I am starting to get into comps and I am putting a few bream rigs together. Just been cruising ebay and stumbled upon these. />http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HAMACHI-1-4KG-IM7-TOURNAMENT-SPIN-ROD-Braid-spinning-fishing-bream-bass-barra-/141170220861?pt=AU_FishingRods&hash=item20de669f3d&_uhb=1 Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these……they sound ok but I can't find any reviews and I have never heard of them. Cheers, Bill

Hey Chris, I am not really sure about close to north side of brissie. I have always had to do a bit of a drive to get them and it can be a mission to get to them. I usually drive my 4wd up the beach to find them. I find that you have to get away from heavily populated areas to locate good sized ones. You could try Bribie, I have never tried there before but they might be there. I would think a ferry ride over to the surf side of straddie might also be worthwhile but once again I have not tried over there either. Some one else here might know. Sorry I can't be much more help there. When you do find them just remember that it requires alot of persistence and patience to get the technique right and it can be quite frustrating. They are quicker and stronger than you might think........you will see what I mean when you find them. Just remember to grab and lift in one smooth motion and wait till they are latched on to your bait and arching their back, they seem to release their grip on the hole when they do that arching motion. If I get out for a day trip to chase them I will let you know but pretty busy now till after Chrissy. Cheers, Bill

Usually I catch them on open beaches with a bit of surf and I use a string bag with fish frames or a 1kg of pilchards. Receding tide is a must. If you waft the bag around as the waves recede then you will see them stick their heads up. At this point I grab half a pillie and try to get them to latch onto it. Once they have a grip you will see them arch their backs, this is when I grab them between my thumb and fore finger and pull up in one constant motion. This is alot trickier than it sounds and you will miss alot of worms before you actually get one. Once you get your first one you will get a feel for it. It takes a fair bit of practice to get it right. I don't reckon you will get them at the beaches you mention as you want a bit of surf and constant movement of water. My favourite places to go worming are Teewah and rainbow beaches and Fraser has really big worms but obviously takes a little more effort to get there to get them. Good luck, Bill