Wilson Elite Flathead Series Grand Final Wrap-Up
Congratulations to Team On Strike for taking home the top honours at the 2024 Wilson Elite Flathead Series! Aiden Cross, Christian Cross, and Michael Stewart not only claimed victory in the Grand Final but also dominated the entire series, earning the coveted title of overall champions. With their outstanding combined bag total of 526cm across their best eight flatheads in the final round, Team On Strike set the standard for excellence in the competition.
The Grand Final of the series, held on Saturday, 5th October, brought together the top 30 teams who qualified through two earlier rounds. This one-day shootout was a test of skill, patience, and teamwork, with each team striving to catch the biggest eight flatheads within the designated boundaries. The competition saw fierce rivalries as the best anglers on the Gold Coast showcased their talents, all while adhering to the competition's strict rules: cast and retrieve, trolling, and no bait or berley allowed.
Strictly Business (Jason Heller, Mat Paterson, and Steve Ward) gave a valiant effort, coming in second place with a total bag of 504cm, while Nomad Design/BKK (Neal Caruana, Guy McConnell, and Thomas Ryan) secured a strong third place with 489cm.
A massive thank you goes out to Wilson Fishing, whose sponsorship and support helped make this event a success, with a total of $20,000 + in cash and prizes distributed across the three-tournament series. Their partnership has been instrumental in not only growing the event but in promoting a competitive yet community-driven atmosphere.
To all the anglers who competed, congratulations on your efforts and success throughout the series! Special recognition goes to those who consistently demonstrated their skill and determination to reach the Grand Final.
Top 5 Grand Final Results:
Team On Strike (Aiden Cross | Christian Cross | Michael Stewart) - 526cm
Strictly Business (Jason Heller | Mat Paterson | Steve Ward) - 504cm
Nomad Design/BKK (Neal Caruana | Guy McConnell | Thomas Ryan) - 489cm
Capn's Charters (Daniel Freeman | Bo Sawyer | Ryan Vines) - 481cm
Atomic Team Wack'Em (Darren Hudson | Tyler Hudson | Mitch Sartori) - 459cm