2011 Gold Coast Flathead Classic

28th September-1st October 2011

The Carlton Mid 2011 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 18th year should be on your calendar.It is so much more than a fishing comp with a great event wrapped around excellent fishing.the Gold Coast is renowned for its big flathead and there is no better time to go crocodile hunting than this time of year. The format is over 2.5 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 capture 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 is avaialble on the 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 thats right you dont have to be the best angler to take home the great Blue Fin Wildcat, Suzuki Outboard,Oceanic Trailer package!

Our entry fee includes: Tournament entry, a team Tournament Bag packed full of goodies, Tournament Shirt  for each angler plus 3 dinners and one lunch .Your entry into the Carlton Mid rich fish and the Lucky random draw No onsite camping is available and accomodation is your responsibility. A number of local accomodation 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 promtoional activities and entertainment.

Where is our event Precinct : Broadwater Parklands (previously known as Anzac Park) right next door to the Southport Swimming Pool Enter on the cnr of Nind St and Marine Pde Southport please see our post in regards on parking at the Classic for further information

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Wednesday Night 28th Briefing & Registration: kicks off from 4.30pm

Thursday & Friday 29th and 30th : Fish all day then back to the event precinct for dinner and festivities points updates etc

Saturday 1st Presentation: Fish until midday and then a fun afternoon with all the winners and grinners a few ales a band presentation and sponsor thanks etc etc

Registrations are now open: Be sure to get in Early to Guarantee your place in this iconic fishing event

Entry Fee

Seniors *$175.00 each early bird (before 30/07/11) or normal entry $200.00. each Late entry from 17/9/11 $225.00 each

Juniors $100.00 each

Go back to the home screen and find the big red button to register

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.

Gold Coast Flathead Classic Launch Night:

Thursday August 11th at the Southport Clubhouse. All things Flathead, Guest speakers, Sponsor Talks, Competition Highlights, What’s New? Comp entries can be paid on the night.

2011 GCFHC Sponsorship

Expressions of Interest are now being sought for sponsors for the 2011 Gold Coast Flathead Classic. Please email Club President Christine Hunt for a Sponsorship Package if you are interested. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your product service or business alongside one of Australia’s leading fishing tournaments.

Download The Gold Coast Flathead Classic Sponsorship 2011 Package