ABOUT TEAM AUSTRALIA
Wearing the Green & Gold on the World Stage
Who we are
Team Australia represents the nation at the World Black Bass Championships, an international freshwater fishing tournament bringing together elite anglers from across the globe. Team Aus has already proven themselves internationally, bagging 2nd Place - in Italy 2024 & 3rd Place - in South Africa 2025. Meaning they are recognised as one of the strongest emerging nations in international tournament fishing.
In October 2026, Team Australia will compete in Hot Springs, Arkansas — one of the world’s premier bass fishing destinations.
Our Objectives
Team Australia enters the World Black Bass Championships with a clear purpose — to elevate tournament fishing nationally, compete at the highest international level, and represent Australia with professionalism and pride.
Our objectives focus on four key pillars:
Tournament Fishing Awareness:
Tournament lure fishing has evolved significantly since the late 1990s. Through the growth of events such as the Australian Bass Tournaments and the AFC, competitive fishing is now recognised as a legitimate and highly skilled sport.
As ambassadors of the discipline, our role is to:
Showcase tournament fishing as a performance-based sport
Inspire the next generation of anglers
Demonstrate that Australian anglers can compete on the world stage
Sustainable Fishing:
We are committed to promoting responsible and sustainable fishing practices. Through education, sportsmanship, and best-practice catch and release methods, we aim to protect fisheries while ensuring the long-term future of recreational and competitive angling.
Profile Raising:
International competition provides an opportunity to elevate the profile of:
Tournament fishing in Australia
The athletes who compete
The businesses and sponsors who support the sport
By building visibility and credibility, we create pathways for growth across the entire angling community.
Representing Australia:
“Team Australia” is not a title we take lightly. Our anglers are selected as the best in the country. Each member is committed to preparation, professionalism, and performance at the highest international level. This provides partners with association to national pride, elite performance, and international competition.