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.
SEASON 2025 AT A GLANCE
CURRENT ROUND MATCH-UPS
FEBRUARY
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QLD Brolgas VS VIC Seadragons |
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WA Wahoo BYE |
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NSW Blue Wings VS TAS Devils |
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NT Crocs VS SA Kings |
QUEST FOR THE
NATIONAL GOLDEN ROD*
STATE BY STATE GOLDEN ROD LEADERBOARD
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2025 Prize List
OVERALL NATIONAL GOLDEN ROD
Up to $10,000* CASH
Awarded to the angler who records the highest bonafide score through the Women’s Recreational Fishing League app (whether in the Gauntlet (open) or League (women’s) categories during the 2025 Season (1 December 2024 — 31 November 2025).
* The final prize value will be determined using a sliding scale based on the total number of competitors, with a maximum prize value of AUD $10,000. Final prize details, including the confirmed amount, 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.
OVERALL LUCKY ANGLER PRIZE
$2,000 CASH
Awarded by randomised draw to one lucky angler who has recorded any bonafide score through the Women’s Recreational Fishing League app (whether in the Gauntlet (open) or League (women’s) categories during the 2025 Season (1 December 2024 — 31 November 2025).
THAT’S CORRECT! 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 angler who records the highest bonafide score through the Women’s Recreational Fishing League app in the Gauntlet category during the 2025 Season (1 December 2024 — 31 November 2025).