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Inside Elite Boats: Clent Davis

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Welcome to Clent Davis' central Alabama man cave, where he stores his Phoenix bass boat.
Welcome to Clent Davis’ central Alabama man cave, where he stores his Phoenix bass boat.
Davis runs a Phoenix 21 PHX powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO.
Davis runs a Phoenix 21 PHX powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO.
One of Davis' favorite add-on features of his Phoenix is this three step ladder for easy access to the deck of the boat.
One of Davis’ favorite add-on features of his Phoenix is this three step ladder for easy access to the deck of the boat.
The bow of the boat is home to a Lowrance Ghost trolling motor.
The bow of the boat is home to a Lowrance Ghost trolling motor.
Typically, Davis keeps two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives at the bow of the boat. One is used for mapping, and the other is generally used for Active Target.
Typically, Davis keeps two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives at the bow of the boat. One is used for mapping, and the other is generally used for Active Target.
Another feature that Davis loves is the double rod straps. This helps keep your rods secure, even in the roughest water.
Another feature that Davis loves is the double rod straps. This helps keep your rods secure, even in the roughest water.
An overhead look at the layout of Davis' 21 PHX.
An overhead look at the layout of Davis’ 21 PHX.
Davis only had a few rods in the rod box at the time, but he typically carries well over 20 rods in the boat.
Davis only had a few rods in the rod box at the time, but he typically carries well over 20 rods in the boat.
He likes to narrow it down by the time the tournament begins, but he still carries plenty of rods on tournament day.
He likes to narrow it down by the time the tournament begins, but he still carries plenty of rods on tournament day.
The center compartment is home to the bulk of Davis' tackle.
The center compartment is home to the bulk of Davis’ tackle.
Hardbaits, terminal tackle and a small number of soft plastics make up the tackle in the center compartment.
Hardbaits, terminal tackle and a small number of soft plastics make up the tackle in the center compartment.
This is a relatable photo for most fisherman ...
This is a relatable photo for most fisherman …
Davis carries a good variety of colors and sizes of Yo-Zuri Rattl'n Vibes in the boat.
Davis carries a good variety of colors and sizes of Yo-Zuri Rattl’n Vibes in the boat.
The next box Davis pulls out is his terminal tackle box.
The next box Davis pulls out is his terminal tackle box.
The Cal Coast Fishing Battle Box Tackle Storage System is Davis' go-to for storing his terminal tackle.
The Cal Coast Fishing Battle Box Tackle Storage System is Davis’ go-to for storing his terminal tackle.
Being that Davis is a Coosa River stick, he keeps his swim jigs at the ready.
Being that Davis is a Coosa River stick, he keeps his swim jigs at the ready.
Davis carries his skirts and jigheads in bulk and makes his swim jigs as he goes.
Davis carries his skirts and jigheads in bulk and makes his swim jigs as he goes.
The Mister Twister Buzz Bug is his favorite Swim Jig trailer, so he keeps a stash of them in the boat as well.
The Mister Twister Buzz Bug is his favorite Swim Jig trailer, so he keeps a stash of them in the boat as well.
Nothing special here, just the old Ziploc special for his swim jig trailers.
Nothing special here, just the old Ziploc special for his swim jig trailers.
Phoenix boats have a unique step that serves as a cooler and a space for additional storage. Davis stores his tools in the compartment next to the cooler.
Phoenix boats have a unique step that serves as a cooler and a space for additional storage. Davis stores his tools in the compartment next to the cooler.
Phoenix Boats also feature a unique co-angler rod locker, but Davis primarily uses his to store smaller items and not fishing rods.
Phoenix Boats also feature a unique co-angler rod locker, but Davis primarily uses his to store smaller items and not fishing rods.
Davis' GoPro equipment stays in the rod locker.
Davis’ GoPro equipment stays in the rod locker.
A small day box is home to baits that Davis wants to have quick access to while on the water.
A small day box is home to baits that Davis wants to have quick access to while on the water.
At the time, Davis had a variety of his Nichols Clent Davis Signature Series Sledge Hammer Swim Jigs.
At the time, Davis had a variety of his Nichols Clent Davis Signature Series Sledge Hammer Swim Jigs.
The Alabama pro takes a seat in the driver's seat of his 21 PHX.
The Alabama pro takes a seat in the driver’s seat of his 21 PHX.
Two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives are mounted at the dash.
Two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives are mounted at the dash.
Although Davis only had a few rods in the boat, he keeps plenty of rods at the ready.
Although Davis only had a few rods in the boat, he keeps plenty of rods at the ready.
A look inside the boat's livewells.
A look inside the boat’s livewells.
Davis uses Cal Coast Fishing Clip-N-Cull Culling System while fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Davis uses Cal Coast Fishing Clip-N-Cull Culling System while fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series.
The compartment behind the driver's seat is home to life jackets and a couple of other small items.
The compartment behind the driver’s seat is home to life jackets and a couple of other small items.
Looking good, Clent!
Looking good, Clent!
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The compartment behind the passenger seat is where Davis stores his Buck N' Bass Rain Suit.
The compartment behind the passenger seat is where Davis stores his Buck N’ Bass Rain Suit.
“I’ve worn a lot of rainsuits, but this is the only one I’ve worn that actutally keeps you dry,” he said.
Let's take a look inside the battery compartment.
Let’s take a look inside the battery compartment.
The 21 PHX's battery compartment allows easy access to the batteries and has a clean look to it.
The 21 PHX’s battery compartment allows easy access to the batteries and has a clean look to it.
Like most Elite pros, Davis keeps a spare prop in the battery well.
Like most Elite pros, Davis keeps a spare prop in the battery well.
Davis counts on two 8-foot Power-Pole Blades as shallow water anchors.
Davis counts on two 8-foot Power-Pole Blades as shallow water anchors.
A closer look at his 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO outboard.
A closer look at his 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO outboard.
Davis' outboard is hydraulically lifted by a Bob's Machine Shop jack plate.
Davis’ outboard is hydraulically lifted by a Bob’s Machine Shop jack plate.
Thanks for the tour, Clent!
Thanks for the tour, Clent!

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