This year’s 2025 PIRTEK Fishing Challenge takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27.
The Challenge is an online national fishing competition open to all ages and experience levels. Competitors receive a limited-edition cap, brag mat and sticker with junior competitors receiving a bonus packet of Berkley soft plastics.
There are 25 target species nationally covering all states and territories both fresh and saltwater, with keen anglers fishing local waters. Competitors will fish for their favourite species, photograph their catch on the brag mat with their angler number and codeword clearly visible; then upload the photos to the website for judging.
The Challenge is a major fundraising initiative assisting to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). More than 19,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia every year.
PIRTEK has partnered with PCFA since 2009 helping to raise vital funds for prostate cancer research, awareness initiatives and support programs by hosting Australia’s biggest fishing competition. The Challenge is also a major fundraising partner for the Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit, which has recently been lauded as the number one Neuroscience Research facility in Australia. The focus of the Unit is to study adult stem cells and their role in causing and exacerbating neurological diseases. The goal is to find and apply new neuroscience techniques for patients suffering from diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, along with other neurological conditions and stroke.
This year, the Challenge is offering an amazing $335,000 in cash and prizes!! PIRTEK together with Berkley, BCF, Stacer, ABU Garcia, Lowrance, Valvoline, Sea-Doo, Club Marine, Mako Eyewear, Mercury, Hypro, YETI and Oz Trail have delivered a fantastic prize pool for this year’s competition.
For more information and to register visit pirtekfishingchallenge.com.au. Registrations cost $30.00, plus postage and handling.
