BEST CATCH

all females and that is why any flathead over 70cm has to be released. This big girl went 98cm on the brag mat and was estimated at 9kg.

Last year during our three-day flathead classic a total of 5669 flathead were caught and released in Gold Coast waters, the largest fish landed was 96cm.

If you have caught a great fish, send me a picture at lbradnam@nine.com.au