More than 2,000 anglers are expected to descend on Yarrawonga Mulwala this weekend for 26th Yamaha Cod Classic event.
More than 2,000 eager “fishos” are expected to descend on Yarrawonga–Mulwala this weekend for the 26th running of the Yamaha Cod Classic, one of Australia’s most iconic freshwater fishing competitions.
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Hosted by the Mulwala Football Netball Club the popular event marks the opening of the cod season and continues to cement its place as the largest freshwater fishing competition in the country.
Event organiser Tony Bennett said he was pleased with early registration numbers.
“Registrations are going along nicely. It’s pretty comparable to last year, when we had around 2,200 entries in total,” Tony said.
Crowd favourite Merv Hughes will again be in attendance, along with two of the biggest names in cod fishing—Wangaratta local and YouTube sensation Robie Alexander, along with prominent Australian angler, TV presenter, writer, and content creator, will help host the Friday evening proceedings.
The Fishing and Outdoors Expo, held at the event’s home base on the Mulwala Football Club Oval on the Friday and Saturday evening, will be significantly larger this year.
Tony said this year’s Fishing and Outdoors Expo, held at the event’s home base on the Mulwala Football Club oval (Lonsdale Reserve) on the Friday and Saturday evening, will be significantly larger, offering plenty of bargains and attractions for anyone interested in fishing.
“It’s open to the public on both evenings, and there will be plenty of activities. All the big suppliers will be there—Quintrex, Humminbird, Minn Kota—plus around 20 other exhibitors,” he said.
“There will be a mega raffle, lucky-door prizes for entries, and kids will receive two lures with their lucky-door entry.”
The Australian Pro Casting Championships will also return, with several of the country’s best tournament casters going head-to-head for the title.
The event boasts an impressive prize pool, including five boating packages to be given away across the weekend. After this year’s competition, a staggering 143 boating packages will have been awarded in the event’s history.
The Cod Classic is designed with families in mind, catering for all skill levels.
“Everybody has a chance of winning one of the many great prizes on offer, whether fishing from a boat or the bank, using either bait or lures,” Tony said.
The Cod Classic is designed with families in mind, catering for all skill levels.
Anyone who registers a legal-sized Murray Cod or a Golden Perch over 45cm will go into additional prize draws.
Entry is $100 for adults and $50 for juniors, and includes a stubby holder, a Wilson lure for kids, entry into the major prize pool (most of which involves lucky-door prizes), a free ticket in the Mega Raffle, and a free BBQ for all competitors on Sunday afternoon.
Places are limited and filling fast. To get involved, call Tony on 0439 441 667, or purchase tickets at the Mulwala Football Club Oval on Friday, December 5 from 4pm.
When: Friday - Sunday, December 5-7.
Fishing and Outdoors Expo – Friday and Saturday evenings.
Where: Lake Mulwala and the Murray River. Gates open from 4pm at Mulwala Football Ground (Lonsdale Reserve), Hume St Mulwala (Mulwala Football Ground).
