Wilson Elite Flathead Series Round 2
Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
Start Fishing: 6.30am
Stop Fishing: 4.00pm
Track My Fish Submission Deadline: 4:30pm
Teams: 2 to 3 person teams
Fishing method: Lure only
Scoring: 10 biggest flathead per round
Format: Catch, photograph and release
STEP 1: Pay your relevent entry fee (per angler)
IMPORTANT - After you have added your team members, please make sure you complete your team registration. https://www.goldcoastsportfishingclub.com.au/store/p/round-2-wilson-elite-flathead-series-8-august-2026
STEP 2: Complete Team Registration
The second (and final) round of the series prior to the finals.
Round 2 - 8 August,
Grand Final – 5 and 6 September 2026. For top-placing teams only.
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS:
Add your team members, one at a time, using the buttons below.
When you have added all anglers, click on ‘Head to Checkout’
Fill out the event registration form (pops up automatically)
Go to checkout to pay your entry fee (or use your sponsor’s promo code).
RED FLAG ALERT: If your checkout has a $0 balance, and you are not a sponsor, it means that you have not added your anglers in step 1. You can do this retrospectively. Email team@gcsfc.com.au to advise.
Have you done both steps?
Step 1 : Complete the Team entry form
Step 2: Added your anglers and paid the entry fees for each angler
Tournament Rules
Boat Insurance Requirement
A valid boat insurance policy must cover all boats participating in the Wilson Elite Flathead Series.
It is recommended that policy details be accessible during the event for easy reference.
Team Composition
Each team must consist of at least two persons and no more than three persons.
Junior teams are allowed, provided they adhere to Queensland maritime regulations.
Approval for Additional Persons
Individuals apart from fully paid entrants on a vessel must obtain approval from the Tournament Committee.
Any form of assistance to anglers by individuals who are not fully paid entrants may result in team disqualification for the day or the entire tournament.
Catch and Release Policy
The competition strictly follows catch-and-release principles.
All fish caught must be released alive.
Fishing Equipment
Only artificial lures or flies are permitted.
The use of dead bait or live bait is prohibited.
Bait and Scents
No bait is allowed.
Commercial scents are permitted.
Flathead Size Eligibility
Flatheads of any size are eligible for submission for points.
All team members must fish from the same boat.
Trolling is permitted.
Each angler may only use one rod at a time.
Anglers are responsible for setting, casting, attending and retrieving their own rods.
Any unequal fishing practices may result in disqualification.
Protests must be lodged with the Tournament Committee or Marshals on the day of the incident.
The committee’s decisions regarding rules and prizes are final.
Photographing Requirements
Flathead must be photographed on the provided tournament brag mat.
Fish measurement must be rounded down.
The token for the day must be visible in every picture.
The length of the fish is measured from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.
Tokens are issued for the event and must be included in each photo.
Submission Requirements
All anglers must submit photos using the Track My Fish app, unless otherwise advised by the Gold Coast Sports Fishing Club.
All 'Track My Fish' queries must be reviewed with the 'Track My Fish' team before the submission deadline.
Fishing for Round 1 closes at 4.00pm on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
The final Track My Fish submission deadline will be 4.30 pm on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Tiebreaker Rule
In the event of multiple fish of equal length, the first fish caught and submitted will be declared the winner.
Fishing Equipment Restrictions
Gaffs are prohibited.
Fish-friendly nets are recommended.
Line Class and Type
The tournament is open to all line classes and types.
Fishing Boundaries
Boundaries extend from Russell Island’s overhead power lines to the Pacific Highway Bridge at Nerang, excluding government-gazetted closed areas.
Exclusion zones within these boundaries must be observed.
All green zones are strictly adhered to.
Competitors fish in these areas at the peril of the authorities.
It is every boater’s responsibility to know the green zone boundaries.
All anglers must fish within the stated tournament boundaries.
This means that even if the boat is within the boundary, casting or drifting beyond the boundary is not permitted while lines are in the water.
Remember, a boundary can look different from different perspectives and distances. Only if you are in line with the boundary yourself is it easy to see if someone is in or out of the boundary line.
Shore Fishing Regulations
Team members fishing from shore must maintain a line of sight with each other.
Boat Usage
All team members must fish from the same boat.
Multiple teams fishing from one boat are permissible, with the prior permission of the organising committee.
When fishing in shallow water, please keep a cast away from the nearest boat, which is approximately 30 metres away.
Be careful not to drop in on someone’s drift.
If another boat is already drifting towards the bank, you should come in behind them rather than dropping in front of them.
If you are motoring against the current, whether using an electric motor or the main motor, you must give way to boats drifting with the current.
Maximum Rods in Use
Each angler may use only one rod at a time.
Equal fishing opportunities are expected among team members.
Protest Procedure
Protests must be reported to the Tournament Committee or Marshals before 5pm on the day of the incident.
Committee Decisions
All decisions the Tournament Committee makes regarding rules, prizes and trophies are final.
Submission Deadlines
Fish submissions must be entered by the official submission deadline.
Fishing for the Wilson Elite Flathead Series Round 1 closes at 4.00pm on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
The final Track My Fish submission deadline will be 4.30 pm on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
If you are having difficulty, please message Track My Fish through the app before the submission deadline.
Presentations:
Presentations will be online on the Gold Coast Sports Fishing Club Community Facebook page at 5pm on Sunday July 12th.
Round 1 prizes will be awarded at the club meeting on 8 August.
Competitors’ names may be drawn for random draw prize vouchers.
Decisions regarding prize draws and prizes made by the Tournament Committee are final.