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Brian Snowden relies on his Nitro Z21 to not only get him from Point A to Point B during the tournament season, but it also serves as the platform from which he works. So he has it set up with everything he needs to find and catch bass. Here’s a look at the tools he has on the boat and how he organizes his tackle for long days on the water.
Brian Snowden relies on his Nitro Z21 to not only get him from Point A to Point B during the tournament season, but it also serves as the platform from which he works. So he has it set up with everything he needs to find and catch bass. Here’s a look at the tools he has on the boat and how he organizes his tackle for long days on the water.
He relies on a Minn Kota Ultrex to hold him quietly move him around when he’s stalking bass, and also lock him in place when he needs to work over an area. The real money on his trolling motor, however is the Garmin Livescope transducer, allowing him to find bass on tournament day even if they have repositioned from practice. “It’s pretty much revolutionized the way I’ve been fishing the last two years,” he said of the transducer. “It’s become an invaluable tool, in terms of seeing boulders and brush piles out on points, seeing brush piles under docks that I wouldn’t know were there, that kind of thing. It allows me to control the depth of lures much better; I can see lures 60, 70, 80 feet out and keep them right in the strike zone all the way in, instead of guessing the whole time. I would say, on average, it puts two more fish in the boat a day.”
He relies on a Minn Kota Ultrex to hold him quietly move him around when he’s stalking bass, and also lock him in place when he needs to work over an area. The real money on his trolling motor, however is the Garmin Livescope transducer, allowing him to find bass on tournament day even if they have repositioned from practice. “It’s pretty much revolutionized the way I’ve been fishing the last two years,” he said of the transducer. “It’s become an invaluable tool, in terms of seeing boulders and brush piles out on points, seeing brush piles under docks that I wouldn’t know were there, that kind of thing. It allows me to control the depth of lures much better; I can see lures 60, 70, 80 feet out and keep them right in the strike zone all the way in, instead of guessing the whole time. I would say, on average, it puts two more fish in the boat a day.”
A Hydrowave also sits on his trolling motor. “I really like to use it when I’m fishing structure. I don’t use it a lot when I’m fishing shallow isolated cover because I feel the noise will draw the fish away from the target I’m trying to flip or pitch to. So it’s more a tool to use when I’m covering water or fishing out deep,” he explained. “I really like to use it when there’s schooling fish in the area. It seems to keep the school going longer. I’ll adjust the volume a lot. Usually I like Bait Blitz or Crawfish on Gravel (settings); those are the two I use the most. If I’m cranking on Table Rock using a crawdad-colored crankbait, Crawfish on Gravel is what I use. If I’m throwing a spinnerbait, then I use the Bait Blitz or Schooling Shad. If I’m structure fishing and it’s pretty calm, the Delayed Schooling (setting) is what I’m going to use. I’ve seen it cause the baitfish to get more active and cause that school to stay fired up a lot longer.”
A Hydrowave also sits on his trolling motor. “I really like to use it when I’m fishing structure. I don’t use it a lot when I’m fishing shallow isolated cover because I feel the noise will draw the fish away from the target I’m trying to flip or pitch to. So it’s more a tool to use when I’m covering water or fishing out deep,” he explained. “I really like to use it when there’s schooling fish in the area. It seems to keep the school going longer. I’ll adjust the volume a lot. Usually I like Bait Blitz or Crawfish on Gravel (settings); those are the two I use the most. If I’m cranking on Table Rock using a crawdad-colored crankbait, Crawfish on Gravel is what I use. If I’m throwing a spinnerbait, then I use the Bait Blitz or Schooling Shad. If I’m structure fishing and it’s pretty calm, the Delayed Schooling (setting) is what I’m going to use. I’ve seen it cause the baitfish to get more active and cause that school to stay fired up a lot longer.”
A Garmin DownVu and SideVu and 2-D transducer remains on his trolling motor, but he admitted Livescope has pretty much replaced it when he’s on the front deck. “Now, when I’m at the console, the SideVu and DownVu become a big player,” he said.
A Garmin DownVu and SideVu and 2-D transducer remains on his trolling motor, but he admitted Livescope has pretty much replaced it when he’s on the front deck. “Now, when I’m at the console, the SideVu and DownVu become a big player,” he said.
His boat trailer is equipped with steps and a post to allow easy access when he needs to climb aboard and work on his tackle before launching.
His boat trailer is equipped with steps and a post to allow easy access when he needs to climb aboard and work on his tackle before launching.
Dual Garmin GPSMap XSV units sit on the bow of his boat, but he uses two sizes: One 10-inch and one 12-inch unit. Why not two 12-inchers? He said the larger units draw more power, so he has specific uses for each. “The 10-inch Garmin is dedicated just for the Livescope,” he explained. “The 12-inch Garmin, I use basically for maps, 2-D sonar and SideVu or DownVu.”
Dual Garmin GPSMap XSV units sit on the bow of his boat, but he uses two sizes: One 10-inch and one 12-inch unit. Why not two 12-inchers? He said the larger units draw more power, so he has specific uses for each. “The 10-inch Garmin is dedicated just for the Livescope,” he explained. “The 12-inch Garmin, I use basically for maps, 2-D sonar and SideVu or DownVu.”
The Garmins are secured on the front deck with PROcise Outdoors Dek-It Mounts. “They keep the units secure and out of the way, and they are also are really nice because is allows all the cables to run underneath,” he said. He also has them set up to keep the units on a level plane for easy viewing. “When you use two graphs on the front, you definitely want them to be in a line of sight, so you want the graphs stacked as tight as you can get them,” he said. “when you’re fishing, you can look down and see both screens at the same time.
The Garmins are secured on the front deck with PROcise Outdoors Dek-It Mounts. “They keep the units secure and out of the way, and they are also are really nice because is allows all the cables to run underneath,” he said. He also has them set up to keep the units on a level plane for easy viewing. “When you use two graphs on the front, you definitely want them to be in a line of sight, so you want the graphs stacked as tight as you can get them,” he said. “when you’re fishing, you can look down and see both screens at the same time.”
A recessed trolling motor pedal allows him to run the trolling motor without being worn out by standing on one leg all day. “It just keeps your legs flat,” he said. “When you stand 12 hours a day, it really makes a difference because one leg’s not hiked at a big angle. Anytime you can keep those feet flat, it adds stability in rough water. I don’t use a butt seat because it seems to hurt my back, and that recessed foot pedal is the only way to go.”
A recessed trolling motor pedal allows him to run the trolling motor without being worn out by standing on one leg all day. “It just keeps your legs flat,” he said. “When you stand 12 hours a day, it really makes a difference because one leg’s not hiked at a big angle. Anytime you can keep those feet flat, it adds stability in rough water. I don’t use a butt seat because it seems to hurt my back, and that recessed foot pedal is the only way to go.”
Wireless Power-Pole controls are tucked away to the left of the trolling motor pedal, which keeps them out of the way unless needed. “They are tucked under the trolling motor when the motor is stored,” he said. “That keeps them out of harm’s way when you’re running or driving down the road, but if you need them and trolling motor is in the water you have easy access to both. I like the down closer, and then the up is on the outside.
Wireless Power-Pole controls are tucked away to the left of the trolling motor pedal, which keeps them out of the way unless needed. “They are tucked under the trolling motor when the motor is stored,” he said. “That keeps them out of harm’s way when you’re running or driving down the road, but if you need them and trolling motor is in the water you have easy access to both. I like the down closer, and then the up is on the outside.
His electronics require two Garmin antennae. This first is on the front deck, and it is dedicated to the two units on the bow. “That way, everything is closer,” he said. “You don’t want your antennae and units to be 20 feet apart if you’re marking a target. A lot of times, things are so specific. So if you find a rock, you want to mark it where you’re fishing up here, not 20 feet away in the rear of the boat.”
His electronics require two Garmin antennae. This first is on the front deck, and it is dedicated to the two units on the bow. “That way, everything is closer,” he said. “You don’t want your antennae and units to be 20 feet apart if you’re marking a target. A lot of times, things are so specific. So if you find a rock, you want to mark it where you’re fishing up here, not 20 feet away in the rear of the boat.”
His front deck looks like it’s just carpeted, but that carpet actually covers padding from the bow to to the front of the rod lockers, which provides him a great, comfortable platform on which to stand while fishing. “The padding really helps when you’re standing all day,” Snowden said. And the padded area isn’t raised at all, so there aren’t any tripping hazards. The front deck layout also includes two rod lockers and three storage compartments, along with two rod straps to hold his rods securely in place when underway. A fourth compartment to the rear of the deck serves as a step into the console area.
His front deck looks like it’s just carpeted, but that carpet actually covers padding from the bow to to the front of the rod lockers, which provides him a great, comfortable platform on which to stand while fishing. “The padding really helps when you’re standing all day,” Snowden said. And the padded area isn’t raised at all, so there aren’t any tripping hazards. The front deck layout also includes two rod lockers and three storage compartments, along with two rod straps to hold his rods securely in place when underway. A fourth compartment to the rear of the deck serves as a step into the console area.
The port rod locker offers plenty of space for all the rods needed during a day on the water.
The port rod locker offers plenty of space for all the rods needed during a day on the water.
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“Nitro comes with a rod organizer built into the rod locker,” he said. “As you can see, it’s got the two-stage rear, and then it usually has the tubes in the front. Unfortunately, with the tubes, I find you can only put in 10 to 15 rods. As a professional, I carry up to 24 rods. St. Croix makes a really nice rod sleeve, and all I do is remove the front tubing, and that allows me to put in far more rods than I could put in the standard storage system. I still like the rear rod organizer. The stuff I’m not going to use is on the bottom (of the rod locker), and then I can put on the two stages the rods I’m going to be using. As long as you put socks on them, the rods don’t get tangled or anything.”
“Nitro comes with a rod organizer built into the rod locker,” he said. “As you can see, it’s got the two-stage rear, and then it usually has the tubes in the front. Unfortunately, with the tubes, I find you can only put in 10 to 15 rods. As a professional, I carry up to 24 rods. St. Croix makes a really nice rod sleeve, and all I do is remove the front tubing, and that allows me to put in far more rods than I could put in the standard storage system. I still like the rear rod organizer. The stuff I’m not going to use is on the bottom (of the rod locker), and then I can put on the two stages the rods I’m going to be using. As long as you put socks on them, the rods don’t get tangled or anything.”
His starboard rod locker is used to carry life jackets and miscellaneous gear. “I usually use it for storage and some spinning rods,” he said. “It’s a catch-all. That’s where your fire extinguisher is, and I usually store my spinnerbaits there.
His starboard rod locker is used to carry life jackets and miscellaneous gear. “I usually use it for storage and some spinning rods,” he said. “It’s a catch-all. That’s where your fire extinguisher is, and I usually store my spinnerbaits there.”
Spinnerbaits and buzz baits: I always have them, no matter where I go, and they’re always in that rod locker,” he said.
Spinnerbaits and buzz baits: I always have them, no matter where I go, and they’re always in that rod locker,” he said.
His organization dictates the compartments hold progressively heavier tackle the farther back in the boat a compartment is located. That way, he knows exactly where to go when he needs specific tackle. The storage compartment in the front center is dedicated to Snowden’s hard baits. His storage boxes are held securely so he can easily and quickly grab the exact lures he needs without having to rifle around.
His organization dictates the compartments hold progressively heavier tackle the farther back in the boat a compartment is located. That way, he knows exactly where to go when he needs specific tackle. The storage compartment in the front center is dedicated to Snowden’s hard baits. His storage boxes are held securely so he can easily and quickly grab the exact lures he needs without having to rifle around.
This compartment also has holders for wire cutters and split-ring pliers. “Those are things I don’t need much, so I keep them stored in here,” he said. “The stuff I do use a lot, like my scissors and my needle nose pliers, I always set out.
This compartment also has holders for wire cutters and split-ring pliers. “Those are things I don’t need much, so I keep them stored in here,” he said. “The stuff I do use a lot, like my scissors and my needle nose pliers, I always set out.
Side-by-side compartments at the rear of the front deck are dedicated to soft-plastic lures. “I store all my plastics in Plano boxes,” he said. Again, the compartments are perfectly sized to allow the angler to slide the boxes in and hold them upright so he can quickly grab what he needs.
Side-by-side compartments at the rear of the front deck are dedicated to soft-plastic lures. “I store all my plastics in Plano boxes,” he said. Again, the compartments are perfectly sized to allow the angler to slide the boxes in and hold them upright so he can quickly grab what he needs.
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Snowden really loves the cooler area, which is hidden blow the step behind the front deck. The deep ice chest allows plenty of room for drinks and lots of ice, but there are two other features Snowden really likes. “A lot of people don’t much attention to the cooler in the boat, but Nitro has done a great job with its deep cooler that can hold 20 pounds of ice, easily,” he said. “There’s a separate compartment above the ice for you to put your sandwich in, so if you wrap it a ZipLock back and a paper towel, it’ll stay nice and not get all soggy. And then the trash can is a amazing. I never thought it would be that great, but you put your trash in there and take it out each night and dump it and you’re good to go.”
Snowden really loves the cooler area, which is hidden blow the step behind the front deck. The deep ice chest allows plenty of room for drinks and lots of ice, but there are two other features Snowden really likes. “A lot of people don’t much attention to the cooler in the boat, but Nitro has done a great job with its deep cooler that can hold 20 pounds of ice, easily,” he said. “There’s a separate compartment above the ice for you to put your sandwich in, so if you wrap it a ZipLock back and a paper towel, it’ll stay nice and not get all soggy. And then the trash can is a amazing. I never thought it would be that great, but you put your trash in there and take it out each night and dump it and you’re good to go.”
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Slots on either side of the cooler hold all the pliers and scissors needed for a day on the water.
Slots on either side of the cooler hold all the pliers and scissors needed for a day on the water.
Hidden in the rear of the front deck, just in front of the passenger seat, is a drawer that serves to hold all kinds of extra gear.
Hidden in the rear of the front deck, just in front of the passenger seat, is a drawer that serves to hold all kinds of extra gear.
Snowden uses has customized this handy compartment to store not only things like a marker buoy but his bottles of lure dyes and scents. “I get foam padding you can get at Walmart —a yoga mat works really well — and measure it for my dyes and scents,” he said. “It keeps all your bottles upright so they don’t roll all around and they’re easy to get to.”
Snowden uses has customized this handy compartment to store not only things like a marker buoy but his bottles of lure dyes and scents. “I get foam padding you can get at Walmart —a yoga mat works really well — and measure it for my dyes and scents,” he said. “It keeps all your bottles upright so they don’t roll all around and they’re easy to get to.”
The console area has plenty of room for him to run his boat and access all of the controls and electronics needed to get to where he’s going.
The console area has plenty of room for him to run his boat and access all of the controls and electronics needed to get to where he’s going.
The seats in the Nitro Z21 are padded for a comfortable ride, but that’s not all. “Underneath they’ve got adjustability,” he said. “They slide forward and back.” Grab handles also are integrated into the seating area.
The seats in the Nitro Z21 are padded for a comfortable ride, but that’s not all. “Underneath they’ve got adjustability,” he said. “They slide forward and back.” Grab handles also are integrated into the seating area.
Dual Garmin 7612 units allow him to navigate at the same time he’s watching the DownVu, SideVu and 2-D sonar. “I use the left a lot for mapping and 2-D sonar, and I like having the other graph because I can zoom way out when I running in the morning and see where I’m going, but that’s also where I’m going to do the SideVu and DownVu,” he said. “The important part about the two units is the size: You can keep everything bigger instead of splitting everything up.”
Dual Garmin 7612 units allow him to navigate at the same time he’s watching the DownVu, SideVu and 2-D sonar. “I use the left a lot for mapping and 2-D sonar, and I like having the other graph because I can zoom way out when I running in the morning and see where I’m going, but that’s also where I’m going to do the SideVu and DownVu,” he said. “The important part about the two units is the size: You can keep everything bigger instead of splitting everything up.”
Dek-It mounts are used for stability of the electronics and to place them exactly where Snowden needs them to be for optimum visibility. “I like them because they keep the units pretty low,” he said. “The are barely higher than the windshield, so I have a good line of sight. They also don’t keep them too close, so you can do all your manipulation of the electronics with your hand on the steering wheel.”
Dek-It mounts are used for stability of the electronics and to place them exactly where Snowden needs them to be for optimum visibility. “I like them because they keep the units pretty low,” he said. “The are barely higher than the windshield, so I have a good line of sight. They also don’t keep them too close, so you can do all your manipulation of the electronics with your hand on the steering wheel.”
On the left of the steering column is his control for his jackplate. “I can drive and raise or lower the jackplate as I go,” he said. “Like if you’re in Florida when you raise up in the grass to get on plane and you do a real hard turn, if you can’t lower your jackplate real quick it blows out.”
On the left of the steering column is his control for his jackplate. “I can drive and raise or lower the jackplate as I go,” he said. “Like if you’re in Florida when you raise up in the grass to get on plane and you do a real hard turn, if you can’t lower your jackplate real quick it blows out.”
On the right of the steering column is his trim so he can control the attitude of his outboard without taking his hand off the wheel.
On the right of the steering column is his trim so he can control the attitude of his outboard without taking his hand off the wheel.
The Nitro Z21 also comes standard with a Ram cellphone holder. “The power is right adjacent to the holder so you can keep your phone charging while you’re running,” he said.
The Nitro Z21 also comes standard with a Ram cellphone holder. “The power is right adjacent to the holder so you can keep your phone charging while you’re running,” he said.
A switch panel on the console makes all pertinent controls available at Snowden’s fingertips. “You’ve got your controls for your livewell, bilge pump, horn, main power and dimmer switch for your gauges is all in one panel,” he said.
A switch panel on the console makes all pertinent controls available at Snowden’s fingertips. “You’ve got your controls for your livewell, bilge pump, horn, main power and dimmer switch for your gauges is all in one panel,” he said.
The standard Nitro livewell setup is for an oxygenator to turn on whenever you use the recirculation feature, but Snowden adds switches to turn off that feature. “Because we go to brackish-water and saltwater areas, I always have them put port and starboard switches that allow me turn the oxygenator off,” he said. “If you live somewhere that has salt in the water, salt will break down (with the use of an oxygenator) and become chlorine and will kill the fish. What an oxygenator is doing is separating oxygen from the water, and if there’s salt in there it will make it chlorine.”
The standard Nitro livewell setup is for an oxygenator to turn on whenever you use the recirculation feature, but Snowden adds switches to turn off that feature. “Because we go to brackish-water and saltwater areas, I always have them put port and starboard switches that allow me turn the oxygenator off,” he said. “If you live somewhere that has salt in the water, salt will break down (with the use of an oxygenator) and become chlorine and will kill the fish. What an oxygenator is doing is separating oxygen from the water, and if there’s salt in there it will make it chlorine.”
The Z21 also has individual open/close switches for the boat’s livewell.
The Z21 also has individual open/close switches for the boat’s livewell.
A set of wireless Power-Pole controls allows Snowden to raise or lower the shallow-water anchors from the console.
A set of wireless Power-Pole controls allows Snowden to raise or lower the shallow-water anchors from the console.
Snowden is one of the few pros who doesn’t use a Hot Foot while running his boat. “I don’t like a Hot Foot,” he said. “I tend to like to brace myself. On long runs, my foot would fall asleep, and I’d have to switch feet. So I just got used to running without one.”
Snowden is one of the few pros who doesn’t use a Hot Foot while running his boat. “I don’t like a Hot Foot,” he said. “I tend to like to brace myself. On long runs, my foot would fall asleep, and I’d have to switch feet. So I just got used to running without one.”
A cupholder to the right of the driver’s seat allows him to keep drinks handy, while a storage shelf holds a rope for use when tying to a dock.
A cupholder to the right of the driver’s seat allows him to keep drinks handy, while a storage shelf holds a rope for use when tying to a dock.
A retractable cleat near the console allows him to quickly tie to a dock without leaving his seat.
A retractable cleat near the console allows him to quickly tie to a dock without leaving his seat.
The step between the seats contains another storage compartment in which he keeps ropes, toilet paper, note-taking material and Sharpies for autographs. His wallet, keys and a flashlight also go in there.
The step between the seats contains another storage compartment in which he keeps ropes, toilet paper, note-taking material and Sharpies for autographs. His wallet, keys and a flashlight also go in there.
His measuring board is conveniently held in a slot right in front of the livewell. “Usually you’re doing your measuring and culling by the livewells,” he said. “So I thought it was a great little feature where they put it; it makes perfect sense to put it back here.”
His measuring board is conveniently held in a slot right in front of the livewell. “Usually you’re doing your measuring and culling by the livewells,” he said. “So I thought it was a great little feature where they put it; it makes perfect sense to put it back here.”
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A pair of large livewells on the back deck keep even the heaviest fish comfortable and healthy. Snowden also can keep his T-H Marine culling system handy, clipped to a bar under the starboard livewell door. The color of the livewell also is important. “The light-blue color allows you to see fish, even dirty in water,” he said. “So it’s easier to grab them, even if you don’t have culls on them.”
A pair of large livewells on the back deck keep even the heaviest fish comfortable and healthy. Snowden also can keep his T-H Marine culling system handy, clipped to a bar under the starboard livewell door. The color of the livewell also is important. “The light-blue color allows you to see fish, even dirty in water,” he said. “So it’s easier to grab them, even if you don’t have culls on them.”
The livewells also include a couple of other really great features. “The baffle system that they’ve got keeps the water from splashing around in them,” he said. “It’s absolutely amazing. And the drain is on top of that baffle, and it even comes with a (drain) plug. So if we’re in rough water, I can fill this and plug it, and the baffle reduces the sloshing of the water and you don’t lose any water when you recirculate.”
The livewells also include a couple of other really great features. “The baffle system that they’ve got keeps the water from splashing around in them,” he said. “It’s absolutely amazing. And the drain is on top of that baffle, and it even comes with a (drain) plug. So if we’re in rough water, I can fill this and plug it, and the baffle reduces the sloshing of the water and you don’t lose any water when you recirculate.”
Behind the driver’s seat is a storage compartment in which he can keep his rain suit and extraneous gear like a first-aid kit, matches, trolling motor remote and insurance paper.
Behind the driver’s seat is a storage compartment in which he can keep his rain suit and extraneous gear like a first-aid kit, matches, trolling motor remote and insurance paper.
The compartment behind the passenger seat is dedicated to more tackle. “On this side, we have my heaviest tackle we’re going to have,” he said. “It’s designed to hold the Plano boxes. I just try to put the stuff that’s heavy — hooks, weights, big stuff — that weighs a lot in the rear.”
The compartment behind the passenger seat is dedicated to more tackle. “On this side, we have my heaviest tackle we’re going to have,” he said. “It’s designed to hold the Plano boxes. I just try to put the stuff that’s heavy — hooks, weights, big stuff — that weighs a lot in the rear.”
The bilge has plenty of room for batteries, a throw cushion and even an extra prop. “It’s probably one of the cleanest in the industry,” he said. “We’ve got the four batteries and a built-in jump so you can switch power on and off. What I do is when I’m traveling, I kill power to everything. What that does is keep anything from bouncing or jarring and shorting out. As you’re driving, you don’t want your Power-Poles to go down. You have plenty of space to actually work on things. You’ve got a lift-up panel so you have easy access to the pumps. I’ve also got some spare tools under here.”
The bilge has plenty of room for batteries, a throw cushion and even an extra prop. “It’s probably one of the cleanest in the industry,” he said. “We’ve got the four batteries and a built-in jump so you can switch power on and off. What I do is when I’m traveling, I kill power to everything. What that does is keep anything from bouncing or jarring and shorting out. As you’re driving, you don’t want your Power-Poles to go down. You have plenty of space to actually work on things. You’ve got a lift-up panel so you have easy access to the pumps. I’ve also got some spare tools under here.”
The rear of his boat is powered with a new Mercury ProXS 250 to provide all the power and efficiency needed to get to and from his fishing areas. “It’s been amazing,” he said. “The OptiMax is dependable and I loved the motor, but not having to carry around oil is amazing. And the low-end and mid-range torque of this V-8 four-stroke has been very impressive. It really works well with the boat. The fuel economy has been fantastic. Not a lick of trouble the whole year.”
The rear of his boat is powered with a new Mercury ProXS 250 to provide all the power and efficiency needed to get to and from his fishing areas. “It’s been amazing,” he said. “The OptiMax is dependable and I loved the motor, but not having to carry around oil is amazing. And the low-end and mid-range torque of this V-8 four-stroke has been very impressive. It really works well with the boat. The fuel economy has been fantastic. Not a lick of trouble the whole year.”
The outboard is flanked by 8-foot Power-Poles that are vital when fishing in shallow water. “With the position-locking trolling motors, I only use the Power-Poles when I’m sight fishing in shallow, shallow water, so I just don’t see the need for the 10-foot anchors,” he said.
The outboard is flanked by 8-foot Power-Poles that are vital when fishing in shallow water. “With the position-locking trolling motors, I only use the Power-Poles when I’m sight fishing in shallow, shallow water, so I just don’t see the need for the 10-foot anchors,” he said.
A 12-inch Bob’s Machine hydraulic jackplate moves the outboard up and down at the touch of a switch so Snowden can adjust it for the most-efficiency and the help when running shallow water. “I feel it’s the fastest in the industry, and it also moves the fastest under power,” the angler explained.
A 12-inch Bob’s Machine hydraulic jackplate moves the outboard up and down at the touch of a switch so Snowden can adjust it for the most-efficiency and the help when running shallow water. “I feel it’s the fastest in the industry, and it also moves the fastest under power,” the angler explained.
He DownVu/SideVu transducer is located just under the jackplate so there are no obstructions when he’s graphing an area.
He DownVu/SideVu transducer is located just under the jackplate so there are no obstructions when he’s graphing an area.
“We have a metal drain plug, which I like — no more stripped threads,” he said.
“We have a metal drain plug, which I like — no more stripped threads,” he said.
A ladder is located on the port side of the transom and can be flipped down if he ends up in the water.
A ladder is located on the port side of the transom and can be flipped down if he ends up in the water.
Retractable tie-downs hold the boat securely in place when he’s traveling to a tournament.
Retractable tie-downs hold the boat securely in place when he’s traveling to a tournament.
Snowden added Hercules low-profile tires with optional rims to add some curb appeal to his rig.
Snowden added Hercules low-profile tires with optional rims to add some curb appeal to his rig.

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