Yamaha Cod Classic

Excitement is building in the lead up to Lake Mulwala’s annual “Yamaha Cod Classic” fishing competition. Being a milestone of its 18th year, competitors will be the ones getting all the presents! The Cod Classic celebrates the opening to Cod season and is now an iconic event on the Australian fishing calendar not to be missed.

An estimated 3000 anglers will be looking to share in the staggering prize pool that totals in excess of $150K. Seven boating packages, a chance to spend 30 seconds in a cash grab machine, a list of major goods to long to mention along with 1000 plus minor lucky door prizes, the majority of competitors will be going home with a smile on their face. Amazingly, this year will see the event give away its 100th boat, that’s right! 100th Yamaha / Quintrex / Lowrance boating package. Your name could be on this one!

Designed for the family with all levels of fishing skills catered for, everybody has a chance of winning one of the many great prizes on offer weather fishing from boat or bank, using either bait or lures. Majority of prizes are randomly drawn with you not having to catch a fish to be a winner! Those that are lucky enough to register either a legal size Murray Cod or Golden Perch go into additional draws to win extra great prizes.

Entry fee, Adults $95 pre paid / $100 on weekend and juniors $50. This includes four meals, souvenir stubby holder, a free ticket in major boat raffle, Wilson Slickback lure & Bassman Spinnerbait (for the kids), entry into 1000’s of lucky door prize draws and the promise of a great weekend.

Being ran in conjunction with the Cod Classic is the “Native Watercraft” Australian Canoe & Kayak Cod Fishing Championships. Entering its seventh year, this event caters for the new breed of fisherman who chose to fish from either a canoe and kayak choosing paddle and peddle over petrol and power.

The “Fishing & Outdoors” expo will be a main feature with the chance to grab a bargain not to be missed. Other popular parts of the competition include iconic entertainer “Flathead Fred” for the juniors; “Cod Talk” with Rod “Codmac” McKenzie and the Samurai Rods Australian Pro Casting Championships.