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Winter Bream in Gin-Clear Water
Leader diameter, lure sink rate and approach angles for spooky winter bream on hard structure and oyster racks.
12 min read · Updated 2026-07-30 · Local Knowledge editorial team
Cold water strips an estuary of colour and turns bream into the most visually aware fish in the system. The fix is not smaller lures — it is a longer, quieter approach and a leader you can barely see in the water.
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