Get ready for the ultimate inshore fishing challenge with the Wilson Elite Flathead Series, proudly hosted by the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club and powered by Track My Fish Tournament Edition.
This 4-round series will test skill, strategy, and consistency, with anglers chasing the mighty Dusky Flathead across the Gold Coast waterways. Teams of 2–3 will compete across three qualifying rounds, with the top 30 teams progressing to the Grand Final showdown.
Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
Fishing Time: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Submission Deadline: 4:15 PM sharp via the Track My Fish (TMF) Tournament App
Location: Gold Coast (set boundaries)
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Series Dates:
Round 1 – Saturday, 21st June 2025
Round 2 – Saturday, 12th July 2025
Round 3 – Saturday, 16th August 2025
Awards presented at the next GCSFC Club Night
Grand Final – Saturday, 13th September 2025
Live Presentation: 3:30 PM at the GCSFC Clubhouse
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Event Day Schedule Round 1, 2, & 3:
6:00 PM Day Prior – Event Briefing (via text & GCSFC Facebook update)
Digital token revealed
Last-minute reminders
Weather and safety confirmation
6:30 AM – Lines In
Official start time for fishing
Teams may begin submitting fish through the Track My Fish App
Throughout the Day
Scoreboard live via the TMF App until 2:00 PM
TMF staff are monitoring and verifying submissions
4:00 PM – Lines Out
All fishing must stop
4:15 PM – Submission Cut-off
All photos of catches must be submitted via the TMF App by this time
No late entries will be accepted
6:00 PM – Online Results Posted
Announcements made on the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Facebook Page
Winners and leaderboard highlights shared
Next GCSFC Club Night –
Formal presentation of awards and trophies.
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Boundaries:
Fishing is permitted between the Nerang River Highway Bridge and the Power Lines on Russell Island. Fishing outside these boundaries = instant disqualification if proven.
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Team & Entry Info:
Teams of 2 or 3 anglers
Mixed teams welcome – Male, Female, Juniors (under 16)
Entry Fees:
$95 – Senior Member
$105 – Senior Non-Member
$50 – Junior Member
$60 - Junior Non-Member
Discounted entry for financial members of the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club, this will be checked on registration. Entries close at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, 18th June – no late entries accepted.
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Team Substitutions – How They Work:
Each registered team may consist of 2 or 3 anglers.
We understand that things can change between rounds, so here’s how substitutions are handled:
Each team may make up to 1 substitution per round.
The substituted angler must be nominated before fishing starts on the day of the event.
Substitutions must be sent via text to the Gamesmaster (Jason Swain – 0414 535 792) or emailed to the Club prior to lines in at:
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Once fishing has commenced, no substitutions will be allowed for that round.
For teams aiming to qualify for the Grand Final, substitutions will be tracked and must remain within the same team structure (e.g., at least one original registered angler must remain across all qualifying rounds to retain eligibility).
Substitutions made without notifying the Gamesmaster may result in disqualification for that round.
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Prizes & Awards Round 1, 2, & 3:
There’s over $8,000 in prizes up for grabs in each qualifying round, with rewards going to the top 5 positions—so every cast counts!
Top 10 Flathead
Largest Flathead - Senior
Largest Flathead – Senior Female
Largest Flathead – Junior
Tiebreaker: First fish submitted wins
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Measuring & Submitting Fish:
All fish must be measured on a brag mat, photographed from above in landscape mode, and submitted via the TMF App.
Each fish photo must clearly show the event token, which is provided at the briefing.
Round down to the nearest whole centimetre (e.g. 40.5 cm = 40 cm).
No dead, gilled, or gutted fish allowed.
Fish must be released immediately after measurement.
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Grand Final Qualification:
The top 30 teams across Rounds 1–3 (based on cumulative total) will qualify for the Grand Final on Saturday, 13th September 2025. Declined invitations will roll down the leaderboard until 30 teams are confirmed.
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Important Rules Recap:
All anglers must adhere to MSQ rules and regulations
Lure casting or fly casting ONLY
Trolling is permitted
One rod in use per angler at all times
No fishing in marinas, private or no-fishing zones
Follow all maritime safety and speed zone rules
Keep it courteous – respect your fellow anglers
Rule disputes must be raised with the Gamesmaster immediately after the tournament.
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Have questions? Please speak with our friendly Committee officials before kick-off. The Club reserves the right to refuse entry based on past conduct at previous events.
Tournament Contact - Inshore Gamesmaster
Jason Swain - 0414 535 792
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