2026 SHIMANO MALLACOOTA FLATHEAD CHALLENGE
The 2026 Shimano Mallacoota Flathead Challenge is a two-day, catch-and-release fishing competition takes place in Mallacoota, Victoria, on November 14-15, 2026. The event focused exclusively on using lures to target flathead, with a strong emphasis on conservation and fair play. With 102 teams and a field of nearly 300 this will be a hugely competitive event.