Registration: Wednesday 28th of September from 4.00pm
Fishing: Thursday 29th September – Saturday 1st October NOW with a later finish on Saturday and a Dinner & Presentation in the evening
The Great Northern Brewing Co. 2016 Flathead Classic is building to be a great event. Whether you are a tournament regular or a first timer this iconic tournament now in its 23nd year should be on your calendar. It is so much more than a fishing comp… it is a great event wrapped around excellent fishing. The estuaries of the Gold Coast are renowned for their big flathead and there is no better time to go crocodile hunting than this time of year. The format is over 3 days and is a eco friendly catch and release comp, so no live wells are needed. What you do need though is a digital camera to record your catches with against the tournament ruler which is provided at our briefing. Please note it is a lure and fly comp so sorry… no bait allowed. A full copy of the rules are available on our site.
The comp can be fished as a team of 2 or team of 3 and we have Champion Team and individual trophy categories along with some other species trophies. However all of our big prizes are won by random draw! Yes – that’s right… you don’t have to be the best angler to take home the great Boat, Motor and Trailer package!
Our entry fee includes: Tournament entry, a team Tournament Bag packed full of goodies, Tournament Shirt for each angler plus 4 dinners, as well as your entry into the Lucky random draw. No onsite camping is available and accommodation is your responsibility. A number of local accommodation places including Rays resort, Coomera Houseboats and Thornton Towers are offering a discount if you mention the Flathead Classic!
We are famous for our bumper raffles so be sure to bring along some cash each night to get amongst the prizes. We also have a casting comp and other promotional activities and entertainment.
location
Where is our event Precinct : Fishing Clubhouse – Southport Broadwater Parklands, Northern Precinct (Mitchell Park) off the North st/Marine Pde Intersection, Southport. QLD 4215
Wednesday Night 28th September – Briefing & Registration: kicks off from 4.00pm
Thursday & Friday 29th and 30th September : Fish all day then back to the event precinct for dinner and festivities, points updates etc
Saturday 1st October Presentation: Fish until 2pm – submit score sheets then have an arvo w break for showers, rest and recoup before an evening presentation and dinner
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is a condition of entry to this competition that all anglers compete at their own risk and that by competing in this event you explicitly agree that The Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Inc the organising committee and their associated sponsors will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person entering into this competition.
Great Northern Brewing Co. Flathead Classic Launch Night:
Thursday August 11th, 2016 at the Fishing Clubhouse – Southport Broadwater Parklands, Northern Precinct (Mitchell Park) off the North st/Marine Pde Intersection, Southport. QLD 4215. All things Flathead, Guest speakers, Sponsor Talks, Competition Highlights, What’s New? Comp entries can be paid on the night.
2016 Gold Coast Flathead Classic Sponsorship
Expressions of Interest are now being sought for sponsors for The Great Northern Brewing Co. 2016 Flathead Classic. Please email David Whyte ([email protected]) for a Sponsorship Package if you are interested. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your product service or business alongside Australia’s leading fishing tournament.