Thanks guys, appreciate the messages.
@Frank, that's a beaut, I've got some catching up to do
@Scheeps, for spinning I have a Sensation Pro Series 9' rod paired with a Shimano Sustain 5000 and 30lb braid. For the permit I changed to a Quantum Cabo reel with 30lb mono, on the same rod. The change is necessary because the area is seriously foul with lots of mussel beds and sharp rocks. These fish are dirty fighters, so braid doesn't last more than a few seconds in that environment.
@Dingleberry & @Pslatarix, it was toward Mirbat side, off one of the marina piers. It's a real sweet spot with loads of permit. I'm trying hard to find one of those giant shad, but at the moment work's getting in the way...bw_l_)
@Pslatarix, funny thing about the bream - they're definitely around, I spotted a few quite close in but for the life of me I can't get them to eat anything! It's really starting to frustrate me, let me know if you have a fix for that please!