2027 NATIONAL GOLDEN ROD WINNER prize is determined by participant numbers. Target is a boat and trailer package! Will YOU pick up the Gauntlet?
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Welcome to AUSTRALIA’S REEL GAUNTLET
The greatest game on the water, where YOU get to pull on your state guernsey and fish for national glory! State versus state, and yep… mate versus mate. Think the greatest Aussie battles: State of Origin meets the AFL season… but fishing.
We’ve thrown down the gauntlet. Will you pick it up?
* The final prize value for the Australian Golden Rod will be determined using a sliding scale based on the total number of competitors, with a maximum prize value of AUD $10,000.
Season 2027 — LINES IN
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
available until end of October.
HURRY! Time is running out to save yourself $50.00 and get your players kit in time to score first blood towards your 2027 quest at LINES IN!
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SEASON 2026 AT A GLANCE
Gauntlet Leaderboard
| Pos | Team |
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| 1 |  WA Wahoo |
| 2 |  QLD Brolgas |
| 3 |  NSW Blue Wings |
| 4 |  SA Kings |
| 5 |  VIC Seadragons |
| 6 |  TAS Devils |
| 7 |  NT Crocs |
CURRENT ROUND MATCH-UPS
October Semis
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(October)
12:00 am2026
Wahoo VS Blue Wings : 2027 SEMI FINAL |
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(October)
12:00 am2026
Brolgas VS Kings : 2027 SEMI FINAL |
QUEST FOR THE
NATIONAL GOLDEN ROD*
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2027 Prize List
OVERALL NATIONAL GOLDEN ROD
A guaranteed $500 voucher, rising to a boat, trailer and motor*
Awarded to the angler who records the highest bona fide score through the Women’s Recreational Fishing League app (whether in the Gauntlet (open) or League (women’s) categories) during the 2027 Season (1 December 2026 — 30 November 2027).
* The prize value is set on a sliding scale by the total number of paying adult competitors nationally:
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- Any number at all — $500 LJs Quality Foodz voucher, guaranteed
- 125 to 165 competitors — the voucher plus a prize valued at $3,000
- 166 to 240 competitors — the voucher plus a prize valued at $6,000
- 241 or more competitors — the voucher plus a Bluefin boat, trailer and motor
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NOTES:
Minnows (Junior) competitors fish free under a family membership and are not counted toward these thresholds. Final prize details, including the confirmed value, will be announced at the completion of the general rounds of Australia’s Reel Gauntlet on 30 June each year and published on the competition’s website.
Where the boat, trailer and motor is awarded, the winner may collect it from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, whichever they prefer. Any delivery beyond their chosen city is arranged by the winner at the winner’s cost. Insurance and transfer of registration are the responsibility of the new owner. The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
OVERALL LUCKY ANGLER PRIZE
$2,000 CASH, sponsored by the Women’s Recreational Fishing League
Awarded by randomised draw to one lucky angler who has recorded any bona fide score through the Women’s Recreational Fishing League app (whether in the Gauntlet (open) or League (women’s) or Minnows (Junior) categories) during the 2027 Season (1 December 2026 — 30 November 2027).
The prize is deposited to an account nominated by the winner. Where the winner is a Minnows (Junior) competitor, the nominated account must be confirmed by their parent or guardian.
YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY! You simply need to upload one scoring fish to be in the draw!
INDIVIDUAL STATE GOLDEN ROD PRIZES
Prizes vary from state to state — valued at $2K±
Awarded to the Reel Gauntlet (open only) angler who records the highest bona fide score through the Women’s Recreational Fishing League app in the Gauntlet category during the 2027 Season (1 December 2026 — 30 November 2027).
