The 2025 Vic Bream Classic Series is celebrating 20 years and more than million dollars injected into the East Gippsland region since 2005.
Vic Bream Classics will be going into its 20th year of running the Vic Bream Classic Series in the East Gippsland destinations of Mallacoota, Marlo and Metung, the latter hosting this weekend’s opening round.
“For 20 years the Vic Bream Classic Series has been providing a fun, inclusive and family friendly catch and release bream fishing tournament series throughout some of East Gippsland’s most picturesque locations,” tournament director Bill Hartsthorne said.
“In 2025 the series is only going from strength to strength with more amazing sponsors than ever before and over $180,000 in cash and prizes up for the grabs. Many of the prizes are randomly drawn, so everyone has a chance to win some amazing prizes.
Following this weekend’s season launch at Metung, round two will see the series head to Mallacoota on April 26 and 27, before returning for round four at Marlo on August 16 and 17.
The 2025 Vic Bream Classic grand final will head back to Metung (date to be confirmed), “Australia’s premier bream fishing location” where the best 50 teams from across Australia will battle it out to be crowned the 2025 champions.
“The Vic Bream Classic Series brings anglers from all over Victoria and interstate to the East Gippsland region and many new anglers each year get a taste of just what these picturesque towns have to offer,” Mr Hartshorne said.
“This usually starts a long-term tradition of visiting the region each year following the series and holidaying with their families.”
The series is supported by East Gippsland Shire Council and Destination Gippsland – Events Gippsland.
Mayor Cr John White said the Vic Bream Classic series is a highlight of the year, drawing anglers from near and far to the competitive tournament.
”We’re proud to support the event in its 20th year, showcasing the stunning beauty of Metung, Mallacoota, and Marlo, along with fantastic bream fishing experiences,” he said.
“Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend angler, our shire has something special for everyone. This event is not only a boost for our local economy, but we also encourage you to bring your friends and family, stay awhile and experience all that our incredible region has to offer.”
With round one around the corner you still have the chance to get involved as anyone can enter the 2025 Vic Bream Classic Series so grab a friend and get on board.
At each of the five qualifying rounds each team of two anglers will be competing to not only take out the title at each venue, but also will be fighting it out for more than $26,000 in cash and prizes, not to mention qualification towards the Vic Bream Classic Grand Final in November.
“The beauty of this style of catch and release tournament fishing is you get to fish with your best mate, dad, mum, brother or sister – it is up to you,” Mr Hartshorne said.
“If you love your lure fishing for bream and want to learn more than there is no better way to fast track your skills than to compete in the Vic Bream Series, as there are any number of highly skilled anglers competing who will point you in the right direction, tell you the hot lure to use and best techniques to enable you to land that big bag of bream.
“The teams format creates a fantastic social feel to the weekend while still maintaining a high level of competition among teams.
“Since its inception in 2005 the Vic Bream Classic Series has turned into a large family of passionate anglers who love to fish, socialise, and have fun across Victoria. These great bunch of guys and girls follow the series to each destination and forge lifelong friendships with other teams along the way.”
The event weigh in is at 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday where you will see the quality East Gippsland bream on display in a new large display tank.
