Shimano Mackerel Classic - Senior Member

Dates: Sunday 22 March, 2026

Fishing Time: 5am until 1pm

Entry Fee: $95 per angler for Senior Members of GCSFC

Team Size: 2 or 3 anglers

Registrations close: Thursday 19 March at 12:00pm

Target Species: Mackerel

Scoring: 3 biggest fish per team (combined length). Must include one Spotted Mackerel.

Fishing Methods:

• Lures (casting & trolling permitted)

• Bait

Measuring & Submissions:

• Fish must be measured on official Liquor Legends Bragmat

• Nose on zero to tip of tail

• Token must be visible in all photos

• No angled pictures - all pictures to be taken directly above the centre of the fish on the mat. Please take your time to get a good pic. Blurry, unfocussed and angled pictures will not be accepted.

• Fish photos submitted via GCSFC Community Facebook Page by no later than 1.30pm on 22 March 2026. Timestamped pictures will be checked by gamesmasters.

Briefing:

• Saturday 21 March 2026 at 6:00pm (via Facebook)

Fishing Boundaries and Rules for Prizes:

• Fishing is in Queensland waters, but all anglers must be back at the Gold Coast Sports Fishing Clubhouse for presentations to qualify for prizes (no exceptions). Presentation will be at 2pm on 22 March 2026.

Prizes:

• Total pool of $4850 of prizes from Shimano.

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

• Biggest Mackerel

• Biggest Mackerel (Junior)

Members may be asked to verify membership number at check-in.

Please note the number of anglers in your team before you hit the ‘Enter my Team’ button.