ROUND Four of the Southern Bream Series (SBS) run by the Basin Lure and Fly Anglers Inc was held Sunday May 11 on Sydney Harbour, the event was proudly sponsored by Lowrance.
Although it was Mothers’ Day, there were 54 boating teams entered and 20 kayak anglers involved. The Harbour really turned on a great day with lovely weather and lots of fish, with every boating team and all but one kayaker weighing fish.
The final winner in the Boating section was Team Triton Boats/Sunline/Ecogear with Michael Colotouros and Daniel Bonacorso with a 5/5 bag totalling 4.210kg.
Second went to the ever consistent Team Pro Lure Australia with Nathan Leicht and Anthony Kalsow with a 5/5 bag totalling 3.550kg.
Third went to Team Gamakatsu/Samuri Reaction Rods with Codie Stewart and Shaun Stewart with a 5/5 bag totalling 3.435kg; Fourth palce was Team BCF/Up The Creek with Tom McLean and Mark Taylor with a 5/5 bag totalling 3.420kg; and Fifth was Team 13 Fishing with Jay Rook and Brendon McNeil with a 5/5 bag totally 3.405kg.
Round Four runners-up, Team Pro Lure Australia of Nathan Leicht (right) and Anthony Kalsow.
In the boating section there were a total of 239 fish caught for a combined weight of 119.530kg for 108 anglers.
The Hobie Big Bream prize was taken out by Michael Colotouros with a very nice 1.290kg fish.
The Kayak section was won by Team Pro Lure Australia – Luke Kay with a bag of 3/3 totalling 2.425kg, second went to Team Shorty – Andrew Hancox with a bag of 3/3 totalling 1.860kg and third went to Team Gladiator Tackle – Carl Dubois with a bag of 3/3 totalling 1.795kg.
In the Kayak section there were a total of 49 fish for a combined weight of 23.940kg for 20 anglers.
The BCF Big Bream prize was taken out by Luke Kay with a 0.985kg fish.
The organisers we would like to thank all the competitors and sponsors – Lowrance, Fishing World, Shimano, Tonic Eyewear, Searing Tackle/Damiki, Custom Lure Art, Skeeter Boats / Power Pole, Hobie Fishing, Compleat Angler Nowra, BCF, Totally Immersed Watersports, Lox Rods and STG Graphics.
Round 5 is a 2 day event and will be held on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June at Mallacoota.
More info: www.basinlureandfly.org.au