The Justin Scott Fishing Classic is an annual memorial fishing tournament held on the Burdekin River in Queensland, Australia, established in 2020 to honor the memory of avid fisherman Justin Scott. The event has grown significantly over the years, attracting numerous teams and participants.
The 2025 Justin Scott Fishing Classic day 1 (7th March 2025), featuring a strong turnout of 230 anglers competing for the Major Species – BARRAMUNDI as well as additional species including estuary cod, mangrove jack, bream and grunter (Javelin). 178 Fish were submitted on Day 1 with regulars Sneaky Prawns, who came in 5th last year leading in the major team category.
Summary of Catches:
| Species | Number Caught | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Barramundi | 125 | 8,296.5 |
| Mangrove Jack | 26 | 1,062 |
| Goldspotted Rockcod | 6 | 385 |
| Barred Javelin | 8 | 296 |
| Golden Snapper | 6 | 245 |
| Pikey Bream | 4 | 111 |
| Speckled Javelin | 2 | 43 |
| Blackspotted Rockcod | 1 | 41 |
Champion Team Results:
| Place | Team | Total Bag (cm) | Fish in Bag (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sneaky Prawns | 389 | 92, 81, 73, 73, 70 |
| 2 | Silly Pillies | 386 | 80, 80, 79, 74, 73 |
| 3 | Drifting Favourites | 380 | 82, 80, 76, 74, 68 |
| 4 | Yabby Pumpers | 377 | 91, 75, 73, 70, 68 |
| 5 | Gettin Down Beers | 346 | 79, 79, 67, 64, 57 |
Longest Barramundi – Female:
| Place | Angler | Team | Biggest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicole Homan | Sneaky Prawns | 65 |
| 2 | Madalin Vassalini | Shipfaced | 64 |
| 3 | Ailsa Minuzzo | Wunjunga Warriors | 50 |
Longest Barramundi – Male:
| Place | Angler | Team | Biggest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiah Ballin | Bevo’s Barra Busters | 97 |
| 2 | Mick Detenon | About Town Bait and Tackle | 92 |
| 3 | Mark Vass | Sneaky Prawns | 92 |
| 4 | Kyle Young | Yabby Pumpers | 91 |
| 5 | Mat Corradi | Square Hooks | 84 |
For a comprehensive list of results and more details, please visit the official tournament scoreboard. https://tmftournaments.com/justin-scott-fishing-classic/
