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Inside Elite Boats: Caleb Sumrall

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As a die-hard flipper, Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall keeps plenty of terminal tackle in his boat. He organizes it all in compartments so he can quickly determine hook sizes, and locate his weights and bobber stoppers.
As a die-hard flipper, Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall keeps plenty of terminal tackle in his boat. He organizes it all in compartments so he can quickly determine hook sizes, and locate his weights and bobber stoppers.
6th Sense crankbaits are organized by color so he doesn’t waste time locating the perfect lure any cranking situation.
6th Sense crankbaits are organized by color so he doesn’t waste time locating the perfect lure any cranking situation.
Sumrall frequently uses punching skirts on his Missile Baits D-Bombs. His daughter Clèlie likes the mermaid color the best, and frequently plays with them while her father organizes his tackle.
Sumrall frequently uses punching skirts on his Missile Baits D-Bombs. His daughter Clèlie likes the mermaid color the best, and frequently plays with them while her father organizes his tackle.
Sumrall has bags of Missile Baits D-Bombs on hand to ensure he never runs out during a tournament.
Sumrall has bags of Missile Baits D-Bombs on hand to ensure he never runs out during a tournament.
The lid of his main tackle compartment holds a measuring board and holds baits for quick access.
The lid of his main tackle compartment holds a measuring board and holds baits for quick access.
Owner hooks are kept in boxes tucked into his main tackle compartment.
Owner hooks are kept in boxes tucked into his main tackle compartment.
One of his rod lockers is used to store extra fishing line, along with his running lights, life preserver and extraneous gear.
One of his rod lockers is used to store extra fishing line, along with his running lights, life preserver and extraneous gear.
He also puts his rain gear in this rod locker so it’s handy if the weather turns nasty.
He also puts his rain gear in this rod locker so it’s handy if the weather turns nasty.
The main storage compartment of his Phoenix has plenty of room for all of Sumrall’s tackle. He keeps things neat so he doesn’t waste time digging around for the right lure when the pressure is on.
The main storage compartment of his Phoenix has plenty of room for all of Sumrall’s tackle. He keeps things neat so he doesn’t waste time digging around for the right lure when the pressure is on.
He can clip and hang spinnerbaits on the door of his Phoenix’s main storage locker so he can quickly change lures.
He can clip and hang spinnerbaits on the door of his Phoenix’s main storage locker so he can quickly change lures.
Tools are stored in a tray in the rear compartment in case he needs to change a prop.
Tools are stored in a tray in the rear compartment in case he needs to change a prop.
A 112-pound-thrust Minn Kota Ultrex with i-Pilot keeps Sumrall where he needs to be, whether he’s moving down a bank or needs to hold fast on a hot spot offshore.
A 112-pound-thrust Minn Kota Ultrex with i-Pilot keeps Sumrall where he needs to be, whether he’s moving down a bank or needs to hold fast on a hot spot offshore.
An assortment of pliers and scissors are kept handy in a slotted compartment near the console.
An assortment of pliers and scissors are kept handy in a slotted compartment near the console.
Sumrall keeps his Cal Coast Cull-N-Clip 2.0 cull system organized by hanging the floats in order from left to right on the inside of his livewell.
Sumrall keeps his Cal Coast Cull-N-Clip 2.0 cull system organized by hanging the floats in order from left to right on the inside of his livewell.
The Cal Coast Cull-N-Clip 2.0 culling clips can be operated with one hand, and hold bass tight without causing them any harm. A rail on the inside of Sumrall’s livewell keeps the clips handy for when he needs to get that big bass stored.
The Cal Coast Cull-N-Clip 2.0 culling clips can be operated with one hand, and hold bass tight without causing them any harm. A rail on the inside of Sumrall’s livewell keeps the clips handy for when he needs to get that big bass stored.
Safety gear and extraneous paraphernalia is stored on the passenger-side rear compartment.
Safety gear and extraneous paraphernalia is stored on the passenger-side rear compartment.
Extra weights and lures are organized inside the driver-side rear compartment.
Extra weights and lures are organized inside the driver-side rear compartment.
Kajun Outdoors Gorilla Blade spinnerbaits are kept within reach to ensure he can capitalize when bass are active.
Kajun Outdoors Gorilla Blade spinnerbaits are kept within reach to ensure he can capitalize when bass are active.
A full assortment of Kistler Rods are stored in the right rod locker. There’s plenty of room in the locker for all the rods he’ll need during a tournament.
A full assortment of Kistler Rods are stored in the right rod locker. There’s plenty of room in the locker for all the rods he’ll need during a tournament.
One rod he always ensures he has is the Kistler Bad Boy Stick, an extra-heavy flipping stick Sumrall uses when punching vegetation.
One rod he always ensures he has is the Kistler Bad Boy Stick, an extra-heavy flipping stick Sumrall uses when punching vegetation.
His Phoenix has a slot in the middle storage locker lid that holds Sumrall’s measuring board. This keeps the board out of the way while he’s fishing, but makes it easy for him to find it when he needs to check a bass.
His Phoenix has a slot in the middle storage locker lid that holds Sumrall’s measuring board. This keeps the board out of the way while he’s fishing, but makes it easy for him to find it when he needs to check a bass.
Foot buttons on either side of Sumrall’s trolling motor foot allows him to quickly lower and raise his dual Power-Poles.
Foot buttons on either side of Sumrall’s trolling motor foot allows him to quickly lower and raise his dual Power-Poles.
Sumrall packs his front storage compartment with extra bags of plastics to ensure he doesn’t run out during a hard day of fishing.
Sumrall packs his front storage compartment with extra bags of plastics to ensure he doesn’t run out during a hard day of fishing.
The young angler’s console is fronted with the 2018 Geico Bassmaster Classic sticker.
The young angler’s console is fronted with the 2018 Geico Bassmaster Classic sticker.
The storage compartment between the seats is used to hold gloves, hand warmers, neck gaiters so he’s ready for any weather.
The storage compartment between the seats is used to hold gloves, hand warmers, neck gaiters so he’s ready for any weather.
Cup holders double as storage for loose weights.
Cup holders double as storage for loose weights.
A Lowrance HDS-12 mounted on the front deck provides all the information Sumrall needs to identify and stay on hot fishing spots.
A Lowrance HDS-12 mounted on the front deck provides all the information Sumrall needs to identify and stay on hot fishing spots.
Dual Lowrance HDS-12 Carbon Series units allows Sumrall to take full advantage of the electronics’ capabilities. He can easily run his charts while also viewing side imaging, downscan and sonar to locate tournament-winning fish.
Dual Lowrance HDS-12 Carbon Series units allows Sumrall to take full advantage of the electronics’ capabilities. He can easily run his charts while also viewing side imaging, downscan and sonar to locate tournament-winning fish.
Sumrall represents the B.A.S.S. Nation during his first year of the Bassmaster Elite Series, having earned a slot in by winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship last year.
Sumrall represents the B.A.S.S. Nation during his first year of the Bassmaster Elite Series, having earned a slot in by winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship last year.
Dual Power-Poles holds his boat firmly in place when he needs to stop to thoroughly work over a shallow hot spot.
Dual Power-Poles holds his boat firmly in place when he needs to stop to thoroughly work over a shallow hot spot.
A T-H Marine Atlas hydraulic jack plate allows Sumrall to adjust his Mercury outboard to the optimal position when the water gets rough, and it also allows him to lift the motor when running in shallower water to prevent damage to the lower unit.
A T-H Marine Atlas hydraulic jack plate allows Sumrall to adjust his Mercury outboard to the optimal position when the water gets rough, and it also allows him to lift the motor when running in shallower water to prevent damage to the lower unit.
A T-H Marine Hot Foot allows him to drive his Phoenix just like a car — with both hands on the wheel.
A T-H Marine Hot Foot allows him to drive his Phoenix just like a car — with both hands on the wheel.
Two small compartments just behind the front deck provide space for scents, markers and other small gear.
Two small compartments just behind the front deck provide space for scents, markers and other small gear.

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