Fishing Competitions

2 Bent Rods Fishing Challenge 2026

Welcome to the Fishing Challenge Series.  

Each month we target a different species.

Comp runs the 3rd weekend of every month.

2 age categories: Adults (20+yrs)  and Youth (13-19 years)

 

To enter:

Download the 2 Bent Rods app

Create an account/log in

Find the event

Click Book Now and pay competitor fee

IMPORTANT –  please read the App info on the right. It will make sign up easier.

YOU WILL NEED SEPARATE EMAILS FOR EACH ENTRANT.

January Species: BREAM

🗓 17th & 18th January 2026

📍 Fish your favourite spots across Australia
📱 Enter via the 2 Bent Rods App – Adult and Youth events

🔹 Target Species: Bream
🔹 Event ages:
👤 Adults (20+)
🧒 Youth (13–19yrs)

🎁 Prizes up for grabs:

Shimano Prize pack valued at $499
Entry fee: $20

🕛 Competition runs from Saturday17th Jan, 12:01am to Sunday 18th Jan, 11:59pm

The 2 longest target species added together will win the prize.
App will automatically add 2 fish to get the total amount.

Code will be sent to entrants at 12.01am Saturday 17th January 2026

february Species: FLATHEAD

🗓 21st & 22nd February 2026

📍 Fish your favourite spots across Australia
📱 Enter via the 2 Bent Rods App

🔹 Target Species: Flathead
🔹 Event ages:
👤 Adults (20+)
🧒 Youth (13–19yrs)

🎁 1 Major Prize up for grabs:

🏆 Major Prize (2 longest Flathead):
Shimano Stradic 2500

🎁 Runner-Up Prize (Top angler from the other age group):
$50 RRP prize pack

Entry fee: $20

🕛 Competition runs from Saturday 21st Feb, 12:01am to Sunday 22nd Feb, 11:59pm

The 2 longest target species added together will win the prize.
App will automatically add 2 fish to get the total amount.

Code will be sent to entrants at 12.01am Saturday 21st February 2026

March Species: Bass

🗓 21st & 22nd March 2026

📍 Fish your favourite spots across Australia
📱 Enter via the 2 Bent Rods App – Adult and Youth events

🔹 Target Species: Australian Bass
🔹 Event ages:
👤 Adults (20+)
🧒 Youth (13–19yrs)

🎁 1 Major Prize up for grabs:

🏆 Major Prize (2 longest Bass):
Shimano Vanford VF2500HGA $429 RRP

🎁 Runner-Up Prize (Top angler from the other age group):
$50 RRP prize pack

Entry fee: $20

🕛 Competition runs from Saturday 21st Mar, 12:01am to Sunday 22nd Mar, 11:59pm

The 2 longest target species added together will win the prize.
App will automatically add 2 fish to get the total amount.

Code will be sent to entrants at 12.01am Saturday 21st Mar 2026

APRIL Species:

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🗓 18th & 19th April 2026

📍 Fish your favourite spots across Australia
📱 Enter via the 2 Bent Rods App – Adult and Youth events

🔹 Target Species
🔹 Event ages:
👤 Adults (20+)
🧒 Youth (13–19yrs)

🎁 1 Major Prize up for grabs:

🏆 Major Prize (2 longest ):
Shimano Vanford VF2500HGA $429 RRP

🎁 Runner-Up Prize (Top angler from the other age group):
$50 RRP prize pack

Entry fee: $20

🕛 Competition runs from Saturday 18th April, 12:01am to Sunday 19th April, 11:59pm

The 2 longest target species added together will win the prize.
App will automatically add 2 fish to get the total amount.

Code will be sent to entrants at 12.01am Saturday 18th April 2026

2026 FISHING CHALLENGE WINNERS

January:   ADULTS

February:  TEENS

March: