Australia — Brace yourselves for the dawn of a fishing era like no other – Australia’s Reel Gauntlet is here to redefine the thrill of angling. Proudly presented by the Women’s Recreational Fishing League Inc. (WRFL), this groundbreaking fishing extravaganza isn’t just a competition; it’s an empowering journey that will set your angling spirit ablaze.

Australia’s Reel Gauntlet is poised to captivate fishing enthusiasts across the nation, igniting an extraordinary battle for personal and state glory that promises to keep everyone hooked from first cast to the ultimate catch — being named the Australian Champion State. This revolutionary concept is set to transform fishing competitions into a realm of unparalleled engagement and anticipation.

Claim Your Spot: Pick Up “The Gauntlet”

Are you ready make history? Registration for Australia’s Reel Gauntlet is now open, marking the dawn of an unforgettable fishing challenge that unites anglers of all skill levels. This is your chance to embrace the spirit of camaraderie, skill, and the enduring passion for recreational fishing.

Lines-in For The Inaugural Season 2024: December 1, 2023

The first chapter of this angling revolution casts off on December 1, 2023. State teams comprising anglers from all corners of the country will go head-to-head in adrenalin-fuelled fixtures, showcasing their angling prowess, and competing for the ultimate honour. With iconic teams like the Boss Outdoors NSW Kingfishers, Hard North NT Crocs, Reel Action QLD Brolgas, Squidgies SA Opals, G-Loomis TAS Devils, Compleat Angler VIC Seadragons, and Shimano WA Gogofish vying for supremacy, the competition promises to be fierce, unforgettable, and historic.

Reel Gauntlet: A Fishing Challenge Like No Other

Australia’s Reel Gauntlet isn’t just a competition; it’s an odyssey that will reignite and redefine your fishing focus. From December to June, state teams will engage in exhilarating monthly fixtures, with the victorious team earning two championship points. A rotating bye system ensures that every state records at an automatic win during the season, while its team anglers continue to bolster their Best & Fairest points tally.

As the general season unfolds, the seventh-placed state team faces elimination, while individual competitors continue to vie for that prestigious State Best & Fairest Award. July brings the Qualifying Round, followed by Quarter Finals in August, Semis in September, Preliminary Finals in October, and the Grand Final in November. The state that emerges victorious will etch their name in angling history as the Champion State Team.

Secure Your Spot: Early Bird Bundle Available Now

To celebrate the impending first season, early adopters now have a chance to save $60 on a full season spot by snapping up an Early Bird Bundle. Between now and October 31, 2023, sign up for this bundle to receive your personalised state guernsey, official brag-mat, and a full year competitor pass for just $210 (plus postage).

The state guernsey and official brag-mat, along with the free scoring app, represent your mandatory kit, but you must also hold one of the fifty team spots available to your state on any month. So, get ahead of the game and “gear up” for the season with your exclusive, made-for-you merchandie. The Gauntlet is cast, and your place in this epic fishing showdown awaits.

Be a Part of the Movement: Empower Women in Fishing

The Women’s Recreational Fishing League Inc. (WRFL) is dedicated to achieving gender participation parity in recreational fishing by 2050. To fast-track success in this, they’ve created this exciting new concept, bringing their favourite sport into a new arena. But how does the Reel Gauntlet work towards their goal?

With only fifty slated competitor spots available for state per month, it might seem difficult to find advantages to leverage… except that the scoring app employed by the Reel Gauntlet is the same already in use with the WRFL ongoing social comps, designed to inspire League members to fish more competitively. So, here’s the kicker: Competing

Members of the WRFL record all captures into their own competitions, and those points automatically tip into the state coffers, boosting their state points! And there is no cap on the number of WRFL competing members per state. So, to leverage greater points for their state, Gauntlet competitors can encourage more women to join the WRFL and participate in the ongoing League Championship, thereby contributing their fishing points to their home state’s score.

There’s no limit to the number of participating WRFL members per team, so let’s empower more women to embrace the fishing revolution.

The Quest For Glory

Australia’s Reel Gauntlet lies at your feet, daring you to celebrate inclusivity, skill, and a shared passion for recreational fishing. Pick it up and join this unrivalled quest, where every cast carries the hope of victory and every state vies for greatness. Find out more at reelgauntlet.org