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Inside Elite Boats: Tyler Carriere

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Tyler Carriere’s office is a Skeeter rigged out to ensure the Louisiana pro is prepared for anything while he’s touring the country on the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Tyler Carriere’s office is a Skeeter rigged out to ensure the Louisiana pro is prepared for anything while he’s touring the country on the Bassmaster Elite Series.
When the Skeeter is trailered, these steps make it easy to get in and out of the boat.
When the Skeeter is trailered, these steps make it easy to get in and out of the boat.
On the bow is Minn Kota Ultrex, which has plenty of power when he’s covering water and Spot-Lock to hold him in place when he needs to stop and pick apart an area.
On the bow is Minn Kota Ultrex, which has plenty of power when he’s covering water and Spot-Lock to hold him in place when he needs to stop and pick apart an area.
The Ultrex is rigged with a DownScan Imaging transducer so Carriere can identify likely bass within bottom cover and make efficient use of his fishing day.
The Ultrex is rigged with a DownScan Imaging transducer so Carriere can identify likely bass within bottom cover and make efficient use of his fishing day.
Two Lowerance HDS 12 units on the bow of the boat allow Carriere to section off the displays to see everything that is going on under the water while staying on track with electronic charts.
Two Lowerance HDS 12 units on the bow of the boat allow Carriere to section off the displays to see everything that is going on under the water while staying on track with electronic charts.
The Ultrex foot pedal is recessed, which makes it easy to stand on the deck all day. Next to the foot pedal are his Power-Pole controls.
The Ultrex foot pedal is recessed, which makes it easy to stand on the deck all day. Next to the foot pedal are his Power-Pole controls.
Carriere also has two Lawrence HDS 12s so he can navigate while also watching the bottom for any productive contours and bottom structure.
Carriere also has two Lawrence HDS 12s so he can navigate while also watching the bottom for any productive contours and bottom structure.
Slots on either side of the rear deck step are designed to keep scissors and pliers handy.
Slots on either side of the rear deck step are designed to keep scissors and pliers handy.
Carriere’s measuring board is stored in a slot so it’s always handy.
Carriere’s measuring board is stored in a slot so it’s always handy.
A T-H Marine Hot Foot keeps Carriere’s hands free to safely steer the boat and adjust his electronics while under way.
A T-H Marine Hot Foot keeps Carriere’s hands free to safely steer the boat and adjust his electronics while under way.
A step relieves pressure on the knees when Carriere moves back and forth from the deck to the console.
A step relieves pressure on the knees when Carriere moves back and forth from the deck to the console.
Between the seats are two drink holders so Carriere can stay hydrated during runs between fishing spots.
Between the seats are two drink holders so Carriere can stay hydrated during runs between fishing spots.
Beneath the step behind the drink holders is a large ice chest that will hold plenty of water, Powerade and sandwiches.
Beneath the step behind the drink holders is a large ice chest that will hold plenty of water, Powerade and sandwiches.
A small storage box in front of the passenger seat holds all manner of accessories. Carriere even keeps his daily devotional stored in the box so it’s always available.
A small storage box in front of the passenger seat holds all manner of accessories. Carriere even keeps his daily devotional stored in the box so it’s always available.
A fish scale also is stored in this small box.
A fish scale also is stored in this small box.
Beneath the center of the front deck is a large storage box that holds all the tackle Carriere will need for a long day on the water.
Beneath the center of the front deck is a large storage box that holds all the tackle Carriere will need for a long day on the water.
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He keeps his life preserver draped on the seat so he never forgets to put it on.
He keeps his life preserver draped on the seat so he never forgets to put it on.
Small reminders of family, like this customized lure from his children, can be found tucked around Carriere’s Skeeter.
Small reminders of family, like this customized lure from his children, can be found tucked around Carriere’s Skeeter.
A large rod box on each side of the front deck provides a ton of room for rods.
A large rod box on each side of the front deck provides a ton of room for rods.
Skeeter rod boxes include organizers to ensure Carriere doesn’t have to fight with tangled equipment.
Skeeter rod boxes include organizers to ensure Carriere doesn’t have to fight with tangled equipment.
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When not filled with rods, a rod box is used to store extra items.
When not filled with rods, a rod box is used to store extra items.
Just in front of the console is another small box perfect for organizing lure scent, sunscreen, markers, sunglasses and other miscellaneous equipment.
Just in front of the console is another small box perfect for organizing lure scent, sunscreen, markers, sunglasses and other miscellaneous equipment.
A large rear-deck storage box is used to keep his rain gear handy in case storms roll in.
A large rear-deck storage box is used to keep his rain gear handy in case storms roll in.
A second compartment beneath the back deck holds extra fishing line and extra items.
A second compartment beneath the back deck holds extra fishing line and extra items.
The Skeeter’s livewells keep his bass healthy until released following weigh-ins.
The Skeeter’s livewells keep his bass healthy until released following weigh-ins.
The battery compartment is topped with a convenient tray for any tools that might be needed.
The battery compartment is topped with a convenient tray for any tools that might be needed.
The battery compartment is roomy enough for four batteries and a battery charger.
The battery compartment is roomy enough for four batteries and a battery charger.
A Yamaha 250, bracketed by a pair of Power-Poles, hang on the stern of the Skeeter.
A Yamaha 250, bracketed by a pair of Power-Poles, hang on the stern of the Skeeter.
A T-H Atlas jack plate allows Carriere to adjust the depth of the lower unit to get the most out of his Yamaha. <p> Thanks for the tour, Tyler!
A T-H Atlas jack plate allows Carriere to adjust the depth of the lower unit to get the most out of his Yamaha.

Thanks for the tour, Tyler!

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