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Inside Elite Boats: Wes Logan

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In 2021, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan is running a Skeeter FXR20 powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha VMAX SHO.
In 2021, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan is running a Skeeter FXR20 powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha VMAX SHO.
A Minn Kota Ultrex is Logan's trolling motor of choice.
A Minn Kota Ultrex is Logan’s trolling motor of choice.
Logan's electronics at the bow of the boat are held in place by BoatLogix mounts.
Logan’s electronics at the bow of the boat are held in place by BoatLogix mounts.
The bow is home to two Humminbird Helix 12-inch units.
The bow is home to two Humminbird Helix 12-inch units.
Logan runs a Humminbird Mega 360 transducer that allows him to have a 360-degree view of what is in front of him.
Logan runs a Humminbird Mega 360 transducer that allows him to have a 360-degree view of what is in front of him.
His Minn Kota Raptor Up/Down switch stays to the right of the trolling motor foot pedal.
His Minn Kota Raptor Up/Down switch stays to the right of the trolling motor foot pedal.
“This is the most organized my tackle will be all year,” said Logan. The center compartment of the front deck is home to most all of Logan’s tackle that he will carry in the boat for a tournament.
Logan shows off his lipless crankbait box.
Logan shows off his lipless crankbait box.
One of Logan's new favorite lipless crankbaits. The Team Ark Elite Z-Series Lipless Crankbaits.
One of Logan’s new favorite lipless crankbaits. The Team Ark Elite Z-Series Lipless Crankbaits. “This thing straight catches them,” Logan stated.
Logan stores all of his Zoom Z-Craws in a 3700 style box for easy access.
Logan stores all of his Zoom Z-Craws in a 3700 style box for easy access.
Who doesn't love a good topwater bite?
Who doesn’t love a good topwater bite?
What could Logan possibly be storing in old peanut containers?
What could Logan possibly be storing in old peanut containers?
His favorite jig trailer of course. Logan always keeps a container of brown and blue Zoom Big Salty Chunks in the boat.
His favorite jig trailer of course. Logan always keeps a container of brown and blue Zoom Big Salty Chunks in the boat.
The driver's side rod locker is home to his AFTCO Hydronaut Rain Suit.
The driver’s side rod locker is home to his AFTCO Hydronaut Rain Suit.
Logan will also keep a small amount of tackle in the driver's side rod locker if he needs a little extra tackle.
Logan will also keep a small amount of tackle in the driver’s side rod locker if he needs a little extra tackle.
Like many Elite pros, Logan keeps a variety of different dyes and dye pens in his boat to customize his lures on the go.
Like many Elite pros, Logan keeps a variety of different dyes and dye pens in his boat to customize his lures on the go.
Logan will dip the ends of his Zoom Big Salty Chunks in chartreuse to make them have more flash.
Logan will dip the ends of his Zoom Big Salty Chunks in chartreuse to make them have more flash.
The finished product.
The finished product.
Logan has always been impressed with how deep the rod lockers are in his Skeeter.
Logan has always been impressed with how deep the rod lockers are in his Skeeter.
Flipping a jig is one of Logan's favorite ways to catch them, so naturally his jig rod was the first one he pulled out of the rod locker.
Flipping a jig is one of Logan’s favorite ways to catch them, so naturally his jig rod was the first one he pulled out of the rod locker.
Logan's go-to setup is a 5/8-ounce Dirty Jigs Matt Herren signature series flipping jig with Zoom Big Salty Chunk trailer.
Logan’s go-to setup is a 5/8-ounce Dirty Jigs Matt Herren signature series flipping jig with Zoom Big Salty Chunk trailer.
Just below his rod locker is a small storage compartment where he keeps various items.
Just below his rod locker is a small storage compartment where he keeps various items.
You have to have a mask handy.
You have to have a mask handy. “Mask up bro,” said Logan.
Other items Logan keeps in this compartment are his Fishlife fish care products.
Other items Logan keeps in this compartment are his Fishlife fish care products.
Logan pulls out a compartment that holds a nifty trash can.
Logan pulls out a compartment that holds a nifty trash can.
In between the two seats is a cooler that also serves as a step to get to the back deck.
In between the two seats is a cooler that also serves as a step to get to the back deck.
Logan takes a seat in his
Logan takes a seat in his “office.”
The console is home to two more Humminbird Helix 12-inch units.
The console is home to two more Humminbird Helix 12-inch units.
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Here is the sleek control panel of the Skeeter FXR series.
Here is the sleek control panel of the Skeeter FXR series.
Having livewell lids that open to the side, rather than towards the back of the boat, is a feature that Logan appreciates.
Having livewell lids that open to the side, rather than towards the back of the boat, is a feature that Logan appreciates.
This helps eliminate the possibility of a fish jumping out of the livewell, back into the water.
This helps eliminate the possibility of a fish jumping out of the livewell, back into the water.
Logan reaches to grab a couple of life jackets.
Logan reaches to grab a couple of life jackets.
Logan keeps at least three life jackets in the boat at all times.
Logan keeps at least three life jackets in the boat at all times.
Logan lifts the lid to the battery compartment.
Logan lifts the lid to the battery compartment.
One side of the compartment is home to his Minn Kota Raptor pump.
One side of the compartment is home to his Minn Kota Raptor pump.
Logan runs a Sea Clear Power wiring harness to allow his electronics to receive the highest amount of voltage possible.
Logan runs a Sea Clear Power wiring harness to allow his electronics to receive the highest amount of voltage possible.
Logan also runs a series of Battle Born Lithium Batteries.
Logan also runs a series of Battle Born Lithium Batteries.
A Minn Kota on board battery charger keeps his batteries charged up.
A Minn Kota on board battery charger keeps his batteries charged up.
A Bob's Machine Hydraulic jackplate lifts and lowers Logan's Yamaha.
A Bob’s Machine Hydraulic jackplate lifts and lowers Logan’s Yamaha.
This is Logan's first year using the Minn Kota Raptors, and he has been a big fan to this point.
This is Logan’s first year using the Minn Kota Raptors, and he has been a big fan to this point.
Thanks for the tour, Wes!
Thanks for the tour, Wes!

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