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Inside Elite Boats: Wes Logan

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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ultrex is a paramount tool he couldn't live without.
The Ultrex is a paramount tool he couldn’t live without.
Here's a look at the front of the casting deck.
Here’s a look at the front of the casting deck.
The Minn Kota Ultrex pedal is at the ready in a recessed compartment.
The Minn Kota Ultrex pedal is at the ready in a recessed compartment.
A Minn Kota Talon foot pedal is on the left-hand side of the Ultrex pedal.
A Minn Kota Talon foot pedal is on the left-hand side of the Ultrex pedal.
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.
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.
Trim and nav light switches are at the ready, too.
Trim and nav light switches are at the ready, too.
A large front deck, indeed.
A large front deck, indeed.
His trolling motor cable is from Bob's Machine.
His trolling motor cable is from Bob’s Machine.
Starting out inside the driver-side rod locker.
Starting out inside the driver-side rod locker.
Logan keeps a healthy supply of Sunline. Along with other items that he utilizes daily.
Logan keeps a healthy supply of Sunline. Along with other items that he utilizes daily.
And a few storage boxes. This one has several topwater baits.
And a few storage boxes. This one has several topwater baits.
Moving to the center storage box.
Moving to the center storage box.
Logan digs deep.
Logan digs deep.
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
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
Inside the lid are lights and other items he needs access to. The net comes out of the boat during Elite events.
Inside the lid are lights and other items he needs access to. The net comes out of the boat during Elite events.
A bag of Zoom trick worms. And that yellow ... looks really, really good. He said it's one of his favorite colors.
A bag of Zoom trick worms. And that yellow … looks really, really good. He said it’s one of his favorite colors.
But black is a go-to as well.
But black is a go-to as well.
Pretzels?
Pretzels?
Well, no. But the pretzel containers have been promoted to storing jig chunks.
Well, no. But the pretzel containers have been promoted to storing jig chunks.
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.
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.
He grabs another box or two.
He grabs another box or two.
Terminal tackle.
Terminal tackle.
Clearly, Mr. Logan likes to stay organized.
Clearly, Mr. Logan likes to stay organized.
Moving to the left-side rod locker.
Moving to the left-side rod locker.
He's got an impressive collection of Ark rods.
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.
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.
Here's an actual handful of jerkbaits that get a lot of time in the water during the spring into early summer.
Here’s an actual handful of jerkbaits that get a lot of time in the water during the spring into early summer.
Inside the small compartment directly in front of the driver's seat he keeps dyes and other items.
Inside the small compartment directly in front of the driver’s seat he keeps dyes and other items.
A utility knife is a very handy tool in a bass boat. He always keeps one at the ready.
A utility knife is a very handy tool in a bass boat. He always keeps one at the ready.
Tool holders along either side of the step up onto the front deck.
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.
The center storage compartment in the floor acts as a trash can.
Into the next one.
Into the next one.
He has a Rapala scale ready for culling.
He has a Rapala scale ready for culling.
Plus, extra reels, sunglasses and microfiber rags to wipe down his Humminbird units.
Plus, extra reels, sunglasses and microfiber rags to wipe down his Humminbird units.
And crackers. He's got good taste, anyways.
And crackers. He’s got good taste, anyways.
He always has a bottle of FishLife livewell treatment at the ready.
He always has a bottle of FishLife livewell treatment at the ready.
And a unique way to attach a GoPro to the windshield. I'm going to steal this trick.
And a unique way to attach a GoPro to the windshield. I’m going to steal this trick.
Logan at the console.
Logan at the console.
The boat's cockpit offers comfort and simplicity.
The boat’s cockpit offers comfort and simplicity.
The Skeeter's cooler is in between the two seats.
The Skeeter’s cooler is in between the two seats.
And he keeps some toilet paper handy at all times. One can't be too careful with TP these days.
And he keeps some toilet paper handy at all times. One can’t be too careful with TP these days.
A look at the steering wheel.
A look at the steering wheel.
And the T-H Marine Hot Foot.
And the T-H Marine Hot Foot.
Here is the boat's control panel.
Here is the boat’s control panel.
Adjacent to the driver's seat are livewell valve switches, Talon fob and more.
Adjacent to the driver’s seat are livewell valve switches, Talon fob and more.
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.
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.
Logan digs into the compartment directly behind the driver's seat.
Logan digs into the compartment directly behind the driver’s seat.
Life jackets ...
Life jackets …
Raingear ...
Raingear …
Moving to the opposite side you'll find more TP ...
Moving to the opposite side you’ll find more TP …
and tools.
and tools.
The cavernous 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.
Digging into the boat’s power plant.
He keeps a phone charger handy.
He keeps a phone charger handy.
Beneath you'll find trolling motor batteries and the Minn Kota Onboard Charger.
Beneath you’ll find trolling motor batteries and the Minn Kota Onboard Charger.
These provide 36 volts of juice for the Minn Kota Ultrex.
These provide 36 volts of juice for the Minn Kota Ultrex.
Another look at the four-bank charger.
Another look at the four-bank charger.
The main power shut-off switch.
The main power shut-off switch.
A Bob's Machine hydraulic jack plate allows for immediate adjustments for the Yamaha SHO.
A Bob’s Machine hydraulic jack plate allows for immediate adjustments for the Yamaha SHO.
A 250 hp Yamaha SHO and Minn Kota Talons are on the rear of the boat. </p> <p>Thanks, Wes!
A 250 hp Yamaha SHO and Minn Kota Talons are on the rear of the boat.
Thanks, Wes!

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