North Australian FISH FINDER TM forums

Hey everyone im in the market for a 4.5 m all rounder and would like some input of what sort of boat to get. Itll be for lure casting. Thanks.

Go a Topender, Reasonable dry ride, in rough Chop.

Top Ender or similar does pretty much everything
Mine's a 490, I've done 5 day trips, been to the top of the Tiwis, down to the Moyle etc but manageable solo, good eco and can fish small creeks too.
Cast deck is great if you're into casting lures, and an electric motor with spot lock os a must-have

I'm going to be a little biased as I have a 6.35 Formosa so I'd recommend one

Would a Stacer 449 proline with full side rails be ok in croc country for a cheap option do you think?

Yeah, plenty. it would be a great boat for casting the flats

Thankyou Theodosius cheers.

This is the boat i bought on a budget with a 60hp merc.

She'll fly with a 60!

Gets along pretty good

Looks flash