Inside Elite Boats: Wes Logan

Bassmaster Elite Series rookie and Alabama native Wes Logan took a few minutes to give us a personal tour of his Yamaha-powered Skeeter FXR.

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Starting at the front, Logan runs a Minn Kota Ultrex. Also notice the steps on the other side. It makes getting in and out of the boat much easier.

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The Ultrex is a paramount tool he couldn't live without.

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Here's a look at the front of the casting deck.

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The Minn Kota Ultrex pedal is at the ready in a recessed compartment.

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A Minn Kota Talon foot pedal is on the left-hand side of the Ultrex pedal.

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Logan runs a pair of 12-inch Humminbird units up front. The top one is a Helix 12 and the bottom one is a Solix 12.

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Trim and nav light switches are at the ready, too.

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A large front deck, indeed.

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His trolling motor cable is from Bob's Machine.

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Starting out inside the driver-side rod locker.

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Logan keeps a healthy supply of Sunline. Along with other items that he utilizes daily.

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And a few storage boxes. This one has several topwater baits.

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Moving to the center storage box.

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Logan digs deep.

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On the top right is a sticker commemorating the American soldier. His Grandfather gave it to him as a way to remember him during the events. Pretty cool

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Inside the lid are lights and other items he needs access to. The net comes out of the boat during Elite events.

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A bag of Zoom trick worms. And that yellow ... looks really, really good. He said it's one of his favorite colors.

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But black is a go-to as well.

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Pretzels?

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Well, no. But the pretzel containers have been promoted to storing jig chunks.

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Plus, he keeps a mask easily accessible for those early morning runs. Ain't nobody got time to take a junebug in the teeth at 70 mph.

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He grabs another box or two.

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Terminal tackle.

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Clearly, Mr. Logan likes to stay organized.

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Moving to the left-side rod locker.

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He's got an impressive collection of Ark rods.

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Both rigged with Lew's reels, these two are his favorites. But he did say he prefers to catch bass any way they are willing to bite.

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Here's an actual handful of jerkbaits that get a lot of time in the water during the spring into early summer.

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Inside the small compartment directly in front of the driver's seat he keeps dyes and other items.

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A utility knife is a very handy tool in a bass boat. He always keeps one at the ready.

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Tool holders along either side of the step up onto the front deck.

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The center storage compartment in the floor acts as a trash can.

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Into the next one.

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He has a Rapala scale ready for culling.

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Plus, extra reels, sunglasses and microfiber rags to wipe down his Humminbird units.

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And crackers. He's got good taste, anyways.

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He always has a bottle of FishLife livewell treatment at the ready.

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And a unique way to attach a GoPro to the windshield. I'm going to steal this trick.

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Logan at the console.

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The boat's cockpit offers comfort and simplicity.

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The Skeeter's cooler is in between the two seats.

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And he keeps some toilet paper handy at all times. One can't be too careful with TP these days.

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A look at the steering wheel.

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And the T-H Marine Hot Foot.

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Here is the boat's control panel.

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Adjacent to the driver's seat are livewell valve switches, Talon fob and more.

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Right about where the driver's elbow might sit during travel, there are more switches and the power cord for when it comes time to charge batteries.

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Logan digs into the compartment directly behind the driver's seat.

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Life jackets ...

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Raingear ...

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Moving to the opposite side you'll find more TP ...

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and tools.

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The caverous Skeeter livewells keep fish healthy all day long.

The cavernous Skeeter livewells keep fish healthy all day long.

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Digging into the boat's power plant.

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He keeps a phone charger handy.

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Beneath you'll find trolling motor batteries and the Minn Kota Onboard Charger.

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These provide 36 volts of juice for the Minn Kota Ultrex.

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Another look at the four-bank charger.

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The main power shut-off switch.

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A Bob's Machine hydraulic jack plate allows for immediate adjustments for the Yamaha SHO.

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A 250 hp Yamaha SHO and Minn Kota Talons are on the rear of the boat.

Thanks, Wes!

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Inside Elite Boats: Wes Logan

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