Hook, Hold & Win – Shimano’s Fish Fighting Machine Lands at the 2025 Gold Coast Flathead Classic

Think you’ve got what it takes to stop the fish of a lifetime? Shimano is turning up the excitement at this year’s Gold Coast Flathead Classic with the Fish Fighting Machine — a heart-pounding simulation that puts you right in the battle with a beast from the deep!

Every night of the Classic, competitors can swing by the Shimano stand and strap in for the ride. The customised simulation machine delivers all the thrills, lunges and drag-screaming drama of fighting a trophy fish — without ever getting your feet wet.

But here’s the real kicker — you won’t just be fighting the machine, you’ll have the chance to take on Shimano’s own crew. Out-pull, out-last, and out-fish them for your shot at bragging rights and some epic prizes.

When: Every evening of the Gold Coast Flathead Classic
Where: Shimano Stand, Event Hub

This isn’t just a game — it’s your chance to test your skill, feel the rush, and prove you can handle the heat when the reel starts screaming.

Get ready… the Shimano Fish Fighting Machine is waiting. Are you up for the fight?