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Boat setup question for the big trip…

With the Great Aussie Fishing Challenge and the full lap of Australia getting closer, I’m really starting to lock in what boat I’m going to run.

At the moment I’m stuck between going with a Bluefin Ranger or stepping up to a Bluefin Wrangler TT.

Here’s how I see the differences:

Bluefin Ranger
• Around 5.4–5.6m class (depending on model)
• Beam: roughly 2.2–2.26m
• Hull weight: ~500kg
• Fuel tank: around 120L
• Capacity: up to 6 people

Feels like a really good all-rounder — lighter, easier to tow, cheaper to run, and still plenty of room.

Bluefin Wrangler TT (Centre Console)
• Around 5.4m – 6.2m+ depending on model
• Beam: ~2.3m
• Hull weight: up to ~980kg
• Fuel tank: up to 175L
• Deep-V 4mm hull with higher sides and more freeboard

More of a serious fishing weapon — bigger water capability, more deck space, more range and storage.

For this trip I’ll be:
• Towing all over Australia
• Fishing everything from rivers to bigger open water
• Carrying a fair bit of gear
• Launching solo in remote spots

This trip is too big to get the boat wrong.

What would you choose for a full lap of Australia?

SPECIES #10 ANNOUNCEMENT – THE MUDDY

We’ve chased kings.
We’ve chased brutes.
We’ve chased metre-plus monsters.
Now we finish the list of ten with something a little different.
Mud Crab — or “Muddy.”

Not a fish.

Not about length.

This one is about weight.

Target: Over 2kg.

Heavy claws.
Black-tipped nippers.
Attitude in a shell.
From mangrove-lined creeks to tidal estuaries, muddies are as Aussie as it gets. Setting pots. Checking tides. Watching the floats. That nervous lift to see if you’ve got a proper buck inside.
This one adds a different skillset to the challenge.
Patience.
Tide knowledge.
Location strategy.
Species #1 – Murray Cod (Metre+)
Species #2 – Barramundi (Metre+)
Species #3 – Australian Bass (50cm+)
Species #4 – Golden Perch (60cm+)
Species #5 – Redfin Perch (40cm+)
Species #6 – Saratoga (80cm+)
Species #7 – Flathead (80cm+)
Species #8 – GT (80cm+)
Species #9 – Mangrove Jack (40cm+)
Species #10 – Mud Crab (2kg+)
Ten species.
Freshwater. Estuary. Offshore.
Length goals. One weight goal.
The Great Australian Fishing Challenge hit list is officially locked in.
This is the standard.
This is the mission.
Now it’s time to make it happen.
Who’s backing the full Top 10 challenge? 👊🔥







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Boat upgrade question for the big trip…

With the Great Aussie Fishing Challenge and the full lap of Australia coming up, I’m seriously looking at my boat setup.

I have decided to rule out a Alloycrtaft J455 or J500

I’m currently weighing up whether to go with the Alloycraft 498 (pocket rocket) or step up to the Alloycraft 530 Bass Pro.

Here are the rough differences between the two:

Alloycraft 498 Bass Pro
• Length: 4.98m
• Beam: 2.24m
• Hull weight: ~450kg
• Max power: 115hp
• Capacity: 4 people

Alloycraft 530 Bass Pro
• Length: ~5.3m
• Beam: ~2.30m
• Hull weight: ~570kg
• Underfloor fuel tank: 120L
• Larger casting decks and more storage

From what I can see the 498 is a great lightweight tournament-style rig, while the 530 gives you more space, fuel range and stability, which might matter on a long trip around Australia.

For this adventure I’ll be:
• Towing thousands of kilometres
• Fishing rivers, lakes and remote water
• Carrying a fair bit of gear
• Launching solo in remote places

So I’m throwing it out to the community…

Would you run the 498 or the 530 for a full lap of Australia?
Or is there another boat I should be looking at?

The right boat could make a huge difference for this trip.

SPECIES #9 ANNOUNCEMENT THE STREET FIGHTER

The ninth official target in The Great Australian Fishing Challenge is locked in.

Mangrove Jack.

Officially pound-for-pound one of the strongest fish you can target.

No warnings.
No gentle taps.
Just one savage hit…
And you’ve got half a second before they brick you.

Target: 40cm+.

Anyone who chases jacks knows 40cm isn’t just a fish.
It’s a bar fight.
They live in structure.
Rock bars. Bridge pylons. Mangrove roots.
And when they eat, they’re not trying to shake the hook…

They’re trying to break you off.

Locked drags.
Heavy leader.
Precision casts.
Cod were power.
GT were brute force.
But Mangrove Jack?
They’re controlled aggression.
Species #1 – Murray Cod (Metre+)
Species #2 – Barramundi (Metre+)
Species #3 – Australian Bass (50cm+)
Species #4 – Golden Perch (60cm+)
Species #5 – Redfin Perch (40cm+)
Species #6 – Saratoga (80cm+)
Species #7 – Flathead (80cm+)
Species #8 – GT (80cm+)
Species #9 – Mangrove Jack (40cm+)
Nine species.
Nine serious standards.
Freshwater. Estuary. Reef.
The Great Australian Fishing Challenge is nearly at double digits.
Who’s been dusted by a jack before?

Ended up spending the day searching for new fishing spots around Wagga Wagga. Plenty of great water

SPECIES #8 ANNOUNCEMENT THE BRUTE

The eighth official target in The Great Australian Fishing Challenge is locked in.

GT or Giant Trevally.

They don’t need fancy names.
They don’t need hype.
They’re just called GT.
Pure muscle.
Pure aggression.
No second chances.

Target: 80cm+.

When a GT eats, it’s not a bite.
It’s an explosion.
They don’t nibble.
They try to rip the rod out of your hands and bury you in reef before you even think about turning them.
Surface strikes that sound like someone dropped a brick in the ocean.
Screaming drags.
Locked-up fights.
This isn’t finesse fishing.

This is brute force.

Species #1 – Murray Cod (Metre+)
Species #2 – Barramundi (Metre+)
Species #3 – Australian Bass (50cm+)
Species #4 – Golden Perch (60cm+)
Species #5 – Redfin Perch (40cm+)
Species #6 – Saratoga (80cm+)
Species #7 – Flathead (80cm+)
Species #8 – GT (80cm+)
Eight species.
Eight serious benchmarks.
Freshwater kings. Estuary crocs. Reef brutes.
The Great Australian Fishing Challenge just stepped into heavyweight territory.
Who’s felt a real GT hit before? 👊🔥

Boat upgrade question for the big trip…

I’m currently running an Alloycraft J455, but with the big Australia trip coming up I’m starting to think about whether it’s worth upgrading to the Alloycraft J500 or looking at something completely different.

Here’s the rough differences between the two:

J455
• Length: about 4.55m
• Beam: 1.88m
• Max power: 40hp
• Passenger capacity: 5 people

J500
• Length: about 5.0m
• Same beam at 1.88m but a longer hull
• Max power: 50hp
• Passenger capacity: 6 people

The J500 is basically the bigger brother a bit more room, more load capacity, and a bit more horsepower potential.

With the Great Aussie Fishing Challenge and the full lap of Australia planned, space, stability and gear capacity are going to matter a lot.

So I’m throwing it out to the community:

Do I upgrade from the J455 to the J500?
Or do I look at a completely different boat setup for the trip?

Things I’m thinking about:
• Travelling thousands of kilometres
• Fishing rivers, lakes and remote water
• Carrying a fair bit of gear
• Launching solo in remote places

What would you run for a lap around Australia?

SPECIES #7 ANNOUNCEMENT THE AMBUSH QUEEN

The seventh official target in The Great Australian Fishing Challenge is locked in.

Flathead or “Flatty.”
(Any variety.)

The silent assassin of our estuaries.
Lying buried in sand.

Waiting. Watching.
Then BOOM.
One head shake and you know exactly what you’ve hooked.
But we’re not talking about 45s or 55s.

Target: 80cm+.

That’s a proper croc.
Big flathead are a different beast.
Heavy.
Angry.
And built like a shovel with teeth.
They don’t just hit they inhale.
They pin your lure to the bottom.
And when they roll boatside, you realise how prehistoric they look.
From coastal rivers to bays and inlets, this one brings saltwater into the challenge in a serious way.
Species #1 – Murray Cod (Metre+)
Species #2 – Barramundi (Metre+)
Species #3 – Australian Bass (50cm+)
Species #4 – Golden Perch (60cm+)
Species #5 – Redfin Perch (40cm+)
Species #6 – Saratoga (80cm+)
Species #7 – Flathead (80cm+)
Seven species.
Seven serious benchmarks.
Fresh and salt now in play.
The Great Australian Fishing Challenge just hit the estuary.
Who’s landed an 80cm croc before?