2025 NATIONAL GOLDEN ROD WINNER takes home up to $10K*!

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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.

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SEASON 2025 AT A GLANCE

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