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Inside Opens EQ Boats: Bobby Lane

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David A. Brown
“Big Fish” Bobby Lane owns one Bassmaster Elite Series trophy, and now he’s trying to put himself in position to pursue more by competing in the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers (EQ). Take a full tour of the tournament rig Lane is using in his pursuit of an Elite return.
Lane’s running the new Power-Pole Move trolling motor.
The shaft of Lane’s trolling motor holds the Lowrance ActiveTarget unit.
A pair of Lowrance HDS 12 units guide Lane’s movement.
The trim controls for Lane’s Yamaha outboard.
The Power-Pole up and down buttons flank the trolling motor pedal.
The antenna for his Lowrance units sits on the starboard bow.
Even if his lift/release cord fails, the Power-Pole Move design allows Lane to manage his trolling motor’s deployment.
The Power-Pole Move display sits to the left of Lane’s Lowrance units.
Lane’s console rocks a pair of Lowrance HDS 12 units.
A Bass Boat Technologies mount holds his console units.
 
“Big Fish” Bobby Lane does not often reach for the Phoenix Boats measuring board.
The Hot Foot gets a good workout when Lane’s looking for the big fish.
The Dometic Marine Pro-Trim system puts jack plate control at Lane’s fingertips.
You’ve got to have the tunes during a fun fishing trip.
Lane’s center box holds an assortment of hard baits and soft plastics, along with his tournament jersey.
The storage box lid keeps a few key players at close reach.
The AC Plug Port connects the CHARGE Marine Power Management Station to 125-volt AC shore power outlets where no extension cord is needed.
After a day on the water, Lane sleeves his rods and stows them in the rod locker.
Double rod straps help Lane ensure that nothing goes flying during a run.
The MotorMate Outboard Motor Locking System holds his Yamaha securely during transport.
A T-H Marine Atlas Jack Plate facilitates the hole shot and shallow water navigation.
Flanked by Power-Pole Blades, a 250 Yamaha V MAX SHO gives Lane the speed and dependability he need to remain competitive. Thanks for the tour!

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