The Flathead Challenge King and Queen of the Burrum
Over $10,000 worth of prizes inc $5000 cash
Held over 3 Big Days days
Round 1 Feb 21th – 22nd
Round 2 May 16th-17th
Grand Final -November 14th-15th 2Grand Final -November 14th-15th 2025025
Venue: Buxton Bush Camp
Cost: $50 per Senior angler. $20 per junior angler. Juniors who pay the $50 entry fee are eligible for senior prizes and excluded from Junior prizes. Entry doesn’t inc camp fees. The comp fees entitles for the 3 comp dates.
Species: Flathead – Catch and Release, based on a brag mat photo only.
Entries & Briefing: All entries must be received by the Friday prior to each comp Date.
Briefing 6 Pm at the Bush Bar on the Friday prior to each comp Date.
More Info: Danny 0418797532
Major Prizes
| Adult | ||
| 1st | Longest Flathead – Caught using Lure | $750 cash |
| Longest Flathead — Caught using Bait | $750 cash | |
| 2nd | Longest Flathead – Caught using Lure | $500 cash |
| Longest Dusky Flathead – Caught using Bait | $500 cash | |
| Individual Longest bag of 5 Flathead / comp (King of the Burrum) | $1000 cash | |
| Ladies Individual Longest bag of 5 / comp (Queen of the Burrum) Flathead | $1000 cash | |
| Secret Length Seniors x 2 | Each $250 |
* Must have 3 fish to be eligible for the bag of 5 Flathead*
| Juniors | ||
| 1st | Longest Flathead (lure or bait) | $250 cash |
| 2nd | Longest Flathead (lure or bait) | $200 cash |
| Secret Length Juniors x 2 | $100 cash | |
| All Anglers | ||
| Lucky Angler Prize | Prizes | |
Buxton Bush Camp Flathead RULES
Fishing Times
Fishing is allowed between 5.30am and 3.30 pm
on the Saturday of each comp.
Anglers may only fish between these times on
each day of the competition. Night fishing is not
allowed. Fish caught outside these hours and
after dark will not be accepted.
All capture record sheets and photos must be at
the Camp Bar, fully completed, no later than 4
pm on Saturday of the comp
Fishing Methods
Fish may be caught by lure or bait.
When bait fishing, it is recommended to use
circle hooks only.
Official Measuring Station
The stage area at Buxton Bush Camp is the
official fish measurement station. All competitors
must have entered their fish length on their record
sheet and have photographs available 3.pm on
Saturday of each comp to be eligible for prizes.
Fish Measurement
Prizes are based on the length of the flathead
measured from the tip of the nose to the end of
the tail and photographed on a
Drag mat & tape measure
Each photo must also include the token that
will be provided at registration. And where
possible, the photo must also show the lure or
circle hook in situ.
The photo shall be presented by entrants from
their mobile phone or iPad as a jpeg image.
Photos presented without a token showing
will not be accepted.
Attendance at the Tournament Briefing
Each event pionts (lenght) will be added to an overall points Tally of the 3 events. The presentation of all major trophys and prizes will be on the Grand final. Minor Event Prizes will be presented on the Saturday evening of each event.
Tournament briefings will be held on the Friday afternoon prior to the comp
at the stage area. Around 7 pm
Attendance at the tournament briefing is required
by all adult entrants unless prior arrangements
have been made to obtain event rules and
capture tokens. Junior entrants will also receive a
token.
It is essential that all senior and junior entrants
receive their numbered token and display their
token in photographs of captured fish.
Adjudication
The Weigh Masters will judge using the digital
photo image provided.
The Weigh Masters adjudication will be final.
In the event of a tie the first fish caught will be
the winner (as per time of photograph).
Fishing Etiquette
Entrants must respect the space of other boats
whilst fishing. Skippers are asked to keep at 40
meters unless invited closer. Boats in disregard of
this requirement may face disqualification from
the event. This post is sponsored by our partners.
Presentation
The presentations will be held at Buxton Bush
Camp 5pm on Grand Final -November 14th-15th 2025. Updated Leader Board, and progressive results also held on round 1 and round 2 with minor prizes
There will be a Lucky Angler Prize. Will be
announced on the Saturday of the comp at the stage area, Live Music is provided each event.
- Anglers must be present to claim the Lucky
Angler prize. - Additional prizes may be awarded at the
discretion of the Competition Judge
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