Gold Coast Flathead Classic

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Keep 'em holding on with a loaded juice pouch. Comment "JUICE" below to get 10% off your next Rattle Minnow order!

Sound, scent and a serious tail thump. The Rattle Minnow is built for the sessions when fish need a bit more convincing.

A built-in rattle chamber that calls fish in from a distance, especially in dirty water or low light when they can't rely on sight alone. Add the Juice Pouch scent pocket and you've got a lure that fish can smell, hear and see from further away than anything sitting still on a hook.

Once they're in close, the realistic profile and bite-resistant body take over, holding up through multiple fish instead of getting shredded after the first take.

If you're fishing around structure, in low light, or just want an extra edge on a tough bite, this is the lure to tie on.

Head to the website or visit your nearest stockist and grab a pack before your next session.

How is your prep going?

🎣 ATTENTION FISHOS & BOATIES! 🚤 What an incredible weekend out on the water! 🌊
Did you lose some gear, need an upgrade, or face Minn Kota or engine troubles? We’ve got HUGE news for you!
Head in to see the team at Doug Burts Tackle World Gold Coast or Surf Coast Marine Coast Marine for your chance to WIN up to $5,000 in shared prizes—including Gold Coast Flathead Classic tickets for a team of 2–3! 🏆
Don't miss out! Drop in, get geared up, and get your entry in today! T&C’s Apply! Until September 2nd only!

Exciting news!

BIG NEWS, ANGLERS! 🎣💥

We’re excited to announce that Surf Coast Marine Marine has teamed up with Doug Burts Tackle World Gold Coast to bring you an epic giveaway for this year’s Gold Coast Flathead Classic, proudly supported by Quintrex

You could win an incredible prize pack valued at up to $5,000, including:

🎟️ Team Entry (2 or 3 Anglers) into the Gold Coast Flathead Classic

🎣 Top-tier tackle gear & merchandise

🛠️ Servicing vouchers to keep your rig tournament-ready

How to enter:
Simply make a purchase at either Surf Coast Marine or Doug Burts Tackle World Gold Coast to secure your entry tickets! 🎟️

To compete with the best, you need the best gear. Drop in, chat with the team, and gear up today!

** Note - if you have already purchased your Classic entry tickets, don't worry - we can organise a refund on that cost - If you are the winner!

Drop a comment if you want to fish but need a team or an extra team mate and connect with your newest, bestest fishing buddy! www.flatheadclassic.com.au

Entries are closing for Round 2 of the Wilson Elite Flathead Series. Please enter before midday on Thursday. https://www.goldcoastsportfishingclub.com.au/events/2026-wilson-elite-round-2. Wilson Fishing

2026 Wilson Elite Flathead Series Round Two — Gold Coast Sportfishing Club The 2026 Wilson Elite Flathead Series has ore than $35,000 in cash and product prizes. Round 2 is on 8 August and the Grand Final in September.

Fighting the current is the fastest way to blow a good drift. Flathead sitting in a tide line or along a current seam are waiting for something to come to them, not chasing something charging straight across the flow.

Cast up-current of where you think the fish are holding and let the tide carry your Pad Tail Slim through naturally, giving the odd twitch to keep it swimming instead of constantly cranking the reel. That paddle tail keeps ticking away even on a slow drift, which is exactly what gets it noticed without looking unnatural.

It's a different mindset to fan-casting a flat. You're reading the current, not just the structure, and letting the water do a lot of the work for you.

Comment "Current" below and we'll send you the link to the full guide or just head on over to our website.

Outlast the bite. Outfish the rest.