In what has been described as some
of the worst fishing conditions ever
experienced in the long history of the
Gold Coast Flathead Classic, Team Wilson,
consisting of Kord Luckus, Rob Payne
and Scott Fleming, managed to lead the
tournament from start to finish.
We’ve taken the time to interview Rob
about how the team went about their
tournament – what they used, where they
fished and how they managed to cope with
the extreme conditions that challenged
all anglers fishing the comp.
A QUICK RUNDOWN
• 588 competitors
• 4195 flathead caught
• 2051 over 40cm
The event was capped about three weeks
out at 240 teams, making this event a
seriously large event for a single species,
catch and release tournament.
WF: Congratulations Rob to you and the
team on the win. We know how much
effort you have all gone to in the last
three or more years to achieve this win
and Wilson Fishing has always been a
Following will be our interview with Rob high level sponsor of the event. But what
Payne. You will be able to understand makes this event such a big priority for
who is talking by the designation WF for you and the boys?
Wilson Fishing and RP for Rob Payne.
RP: Flathead are such an intriguing fish to
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