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Elite Man Caves: The Lee Brothers

These Alabama siblings share a house and a man cave on Lake Guntersville.

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What could be better? Not much for Alabama natives Matt and Jordan Lee, who share a man cave at Lake Guntersville. The location is a no brainer. Next-door is a lesser priority but a necessity. It’s a three-bedroom house where they reside.
What could be better? Not much for Alabama natives Matt and Jordan Lee, who share a man cave at Lake Guntersville. The location is a no brainer. Next-door is a lesser priority but a necessity. It’s a three-bedroom house where they reside.
Matt and Jordan are going rod-to-rod in their first season as rookies in the Bassmaster Elite Series. The siblings began their quest as hot sticks on the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series and advanced through the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens.
Matt and Jordan are going rod-to-rod in their first season as rookies in the Bassmaster Elite Series. The siblings began their quest as hot sticks on the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series and advanced through the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens.
Matt and Jordan are this far with family support fueled by sibling rivalry. Now the stakes are much greater. The time has come to get serious about pursuing careers as bass pros at the highest level.
Matt and Jordan are this far with family support fueled by sibling rivalry. Now the stakes are much greater. The time has come to get serious about pursuing careers as bass pros at the highest level.
Even so sibling rivalry remains. As Auburn University graduates they agree on which team beats rival Alabama. Agreement on everything else is either a toss up or ongoing debate.
Even so sibling rivalry remains. As Auburn University graduates they agree on which team beats rival Alabama. Agreement on everything else is either a toss up or ongoing debate.
There’s much work to be done inside this two-man cave. Both brothers say the space usually is more organized. Tools and tackle are everywhere. Even so, there is a method for how everything falls into place.
There’s much work to be done inside this two-man cave. Both brothers say the space usually is more organized. Tools and tackle are everywhere. Even so, there is a method for how everything falls into place.
Running the length and down the middle of the man cave is a concrete seam. It’s a mutually agreed upon dividing line. To the left are all things Matt Lee. On the right is Jordan’s side of the cave. A pair of Legend V-20 rigs is parked near the borderline.
Running the length and down the middle of the man cave is a concrete seam. It’s a mutually agreed upon dividing line. To the left are all things Matt Lee. On the right is Jordan’s side of the cave. A pair of Legend V-20 rigs is parked near the borderline.
Matt is a stickler for total organization. Everything has a place and it gets stored inside plastic storage containers of all shapes and sizes. He admits being a control freak. Managing the details are traits of industrial engineering graduates like Matt.
Matt is a stickler for total organization. Everything has a place and it gets stored inside plastic storage containers of all shapes and sizes. He admits being a control freak. Managing the details are traits of industrial engineering graduates like Matt.
Some are content to simply label storage boxes by lure category. Not Matt Lee. His boxes are sub-categorized. The more specialized the lures the more detail he finds necessary to keep them easy to identify.
Some are content to simply label storage boxes by lure category. Not Matt Lee. His boxes are sub-categorized. The more specialized the lures the more detail he finds necessary to keep them easy to identify.
Matt claims to be an expert at container shopping. A favorite find is this box. It’s stored in the boat for quickly re-spooling line. Bringing extra line on the water is essential when using a dozen or more fishing combos. The hand-written storage box label is only temporary.
Matt claims to be an expert at container shopping. A favorite find is this box. It’s stored in the boat for quickly re-spooling line. Bringing extra line on the water is essential when using a dozen or more fishing combos. The hand-written storage box label is only temporary.
When asked what single item is Matt’s most prized possession it’s this label maker. But not just any label maker. This one is battery operated with a keyboard and digital display. Every box gets a custom label.
When asked what single item is Matt’s most prized possession it’s this label maker. But not just any label maker. This one is battery operated with a keyboard and digital display. Every box gets a custom label.
When asked to demonstrate the capabilities of his favorite gadget this label comes out. The intended recipient is Gerald Swindle and the label will be applied to a gifted storage box. Swindle can quickly locate wipes when nature calls, according to Matt.
When asked to demonstrate the capabilities of his favorite gadget this label comes out. The intended recipient is Gerald Swindle and the label will be applied to a gifted storage box. Swindle can quickly locate wipes when nature calls, according to Matt.
The Brother PT-H100 with P-touch allows the user to quickly create labels using tape that withstands water and other harmful elements. The digital device is loaded with features demanded by techies like Matt.
The Brother PT-H100 with P-touch allows the user to quickly create labels using tape that withstands water and other harmful elements. The digital device is loaded with features demanded by techies like Matt.
Matt’s constant search for the next great storage box find is equal to his fetish for custom tools. Like containers he believes there’s a tool for every job. This toolbox is specifically outfitted for working on the boat, motor and trailer.
Matt’s constant search for the next great storage box find is equal to his fetish for custom tools. Like containers he believes there’s a tool for every job. This toolbox is specifically outfitted for working on the boat, motor and trailer.
Matt calls this a staging area for all things in need of organizing such as storage boxes. Soon, they will have custom labels and ready for loading into the boat.
Matt calls this a staging area for all things in need of organizing such as storage boxes. Soon, they will have custom labels and ready for loading into the boat.
Banned from use in Elites and Opens is this umbrella rig. It hangs on a box filled with other lures deemed out of service. Matt says the reason the box is without a custom label is they are unavailable in such a large size.
Banned from use in Elites and Opens is this umbrella rig. It hangs on a box filled with other lures deemed out of service. Matt says the reason the box is without a custom label is they are unavailable in such a large size.
The final step to complete lure organization is a final inspection before loading containers in the boat. With that massive undertaking nearly complete it’s time to chill.
The final step to complete lure organization is a final inspection before loading containers in the boat. With that massive undertaking nearly complete it’s time to chill.
When that time comes Matt cranks up the volume on this vintage Emerson 3 Disc CD Player. It’s a throwback from his college days when CDs skipped and the music played loudly into the night.
When that time comes Matt cranks up the volume on this vintage Emerson 3 Disc CD Player. It’s a throwback from his college days when CDs skipped and the music played loudly into the night.
Jordan and Matt just signed sponsor contracts with Strike King Lure Co. That means stocking up on the latest soft plastics for Jordan. What appears a tackle shop under construction is pegboard storage for extra baits.
Jordan and Matt just signed sponsor contracts with Strike King Lure Co. That means stocking up on the latest soft plastics for Jordan. What appears a tackle shop under construction is pegboard storage for extra baits.
Marketing graduates like Jordan are creative minds whose cranial stamina gets hindered by too much organization. That’s about to change. Inside the boxes are new wheels needing installation on his Toyota Tundra. The rod tubes are empty and demand the next major undertaking.
Marketing graduates like Jordan are creative minds whose cranial stamina gets hindered by too much organization. That’s about to change. Inside the boxes are new wheels needing installation on his Toyota Tundra. The rod tubes are empty and demand the next major undertaking.
These Quantum EXO PT reels will get paired with their counterparts. The job requires considerable time. That’s because the rods come with specific actions designed for many different specialized techniques.
These Quantum EXO PT reels will get paired with their counterparts. The job requires considerable time. That’s because the rods come with specific actions designed for many different specialized techniques.
Don’t be confused by the writing on the bag. Live bait is prohibited in B.A.S.S. competition. Mice or rats are not held captive inside. Instead, the contents are imitations of the real thing.
Don’t be confused by the writing on the bag. Live bait is prohibited in B.A.S.S. competition. Mice or rats are not held captive inside. Instead, the contents are imitations of the real thing.
This isn’t just any helmet. It’s a Christmas gift from brother Matt. He took the clue after first getting one for himself. While some anglers wear motorcycle helmets this one is designed for snowmobiles. The extra insulation is a plus during chilly weather boat runs.
This isn’t just any helmet. It’s a Christmas gift from brother Matt. He took the clue after first getting one for himself. While some anglers wear motorcycle helmets this one is designed for snowmobiles. The extra insulation is a plus during chilly weather boat runs.
Behold the first-ever exhibit in a B.A.S.S. Man Cave Museum of Art. The sheet-rocked window resembles a framed work by artisans from their trade. The sign is self-explanatory. The dip net represents a period when nets were allowed in boats. The last item is a contribution from a former man cave dweller.
Behold the first-ever exhibit in a B.A.S.S. Man Cave Museum of Art. The sheet-rocked window resembles a framed work by artisans from their trade. The sign is self-explanatory. The dip net represents a period when nets were allowed in boats. The last item is a contribution from a former man cave dweller.
These DVDs are leave-behinds from previous renters Miles Burghoff and Elite Series pro Justin Lucas. The Lee brothers aren’t planning to return the DVDs. They presume the former renters are now experts in all the topics. In this man cave, it’s a world of
These DVDs are leave-behinds from previous renters Miles Burghoff and Elite Series pro Justin Lucas. The Lee brothers aren’t planning to return the DVDs. They presume the former renters are now experts in all the topics. In this man cave, it’s a world of “finders keepers.”

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