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Inside Elite Boats: Carl Jocumsen

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Take a look through Carl Jocumsen's 2019 Bass Cat Cougar FTD that he used on the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Take a look through Carl Jocumsen’s 2019 Bass Cat Cougar FTD that he used on the Bassmaster Elite Series.
He has his Bass Cat anchored with two 10-foot Minn Kota Talon's.
He has his Bass Cat anchored with two 10-foot Minn Kota Talon’s.
It's powered by a 250-horsepower Evinrude G2 outboard.
It’s powered by a 250-horsepower Evinrude G2 outboard.
He runs a 4-blade prop which helps with hole shot and control in rough water.
He runs a 4-blade prop which helps with hole shot and control in rough water.
He has an Atlas Jackplate from T-H Marine.
He has an Atlas Jackplate from T-H Marine.
Under the boat he has his Humminbird Mega transducer mounted for optimum scanning so his electronics have a great readout.
Under the boat he has his Humminbird Mega transducer mounted for optimum scanning so his electronics have a great readout.
He has a unique transom motor mount to keep his motor still while towing. It is the T-H Marine Evinrude G2 Outboard Motor Support.
He has a unique transom motor mount to keep his motor still while towing. It is the T-H Marine Evinrude G2 Outboard Motor Support.
Here you see it with the motor down.
Here you see it with the motor down.
The back box is where all of his batteries, fuel tank and charging elements are stored.
The back box is where all of his batteries, fuel tank and charging elements are stored.
He has four Pro Guide batteries to operate his boat under the most possible power.
He has four Pro Guide batteries to operate his boat under the most possible power.
He has a Minn Kota on-board charger.
He has a Minn Kota on-board charger.
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His fuel tank holds 44 gallons of gasoline.
His fuel tank holds 44 gallons of gasoline.
In the rear driver side box he has a few necessities.
In the rear driver side box he has a few necessities.
He keeps a Scosche jump pack in case he has any battery issues while on the water.
He keeps a Scosche jump pack in case he has any battery issues while on the water.
It comes in a nice case with jumper cables for quick access.
It comes in a nice case with jumper cables for quick access.
Inside that box he has a few other gadgets.
Inside that box he has a few other gadgets.
Like his headphones for ear protection when making long runs. He also has a few GoPro accessories and sunglasses as well.
Like his headphones for ear protection when making long runs. He also has a few GoPro accessories and sunglasses as well.
In the passenger rear box he has a Mustang lifejacket for his marshal or co-angler if needed. Otherwise the box is empty.
In the passenger rear box he has a Mustang lifejacket for his marshal or co-angler if needed. Otherwise the box is empty.
He has T-H Marine's Conservation Culling system on the inside lids of his livewells for easy access on tournament day.
He has T-H Marine’s Conservation Culling system on the inside lids of his livewells for easy access on tournament day.
The Bassmaster Elite Series has operated with non-penetrating cull clips for the last few years in an effort to protect anglers catches as much as possible.
The Bassmaster Elite Series has operated with non-penetrating cull clips for the last few years in an effort to protect anglers catches as much as possible.
In his box between the seats he has daily essentials that are best if they stay dry.
In his box between the seats he has daily essentials that are best if they stay dry.
He has a few microfiber towels with T-H Marine's Wave Away spray to clean his glasses and electronics screens.
He has a few microfiber towels with T-H Marine’s Wave Away spray to clean his glasses and electronics screens.
Then he busts hope a clamshell of goodness.
Then he busts hope a clamshell of goodness.
He has plenty of Humminbird LakeMaster map cards for wherever the tournament scene has him going in 2019.
He has plenty of Humminbird LakeMaster map cards for wherever the tournament scene has him going in 2019.
There is another storage place underneath the passenger seat.
There is another storage place underneath the passenger seat.
This is where an extra trolling motor prop resides. Along with a Bass Mafia Money Bag full of towels.
This is where an extra trolling motor prop resides. Along with a Bass Mafia Money Bag full of towels.
Also has another life jacket and other accessories.
Also has another life jacket and other accessories.
He has a bottle of
He has a bottle of “The Juice” which he uses to wipe down his boat. It also has a photo of Mark Zona’s smiling face.
At the console he runs one Humminbird unit but it's a big one.
At the console he runs one Humminbird unit but it’s a big one.
He also has an iPad to the right of his steering wheel where he can see mapping.
He also has an iPad to the right of his steering wheel where he can see mapping.
His console unit is a Humminbird Solix 15!
His console unit is a Humminbird Solix 15!
He also has a magnetized cellphone holder made by Scosche.
He also has a magnetized cellphone holder made by Scosche.
His lifejacket is always hooked up to his kill switch and is ready to go.
His lifejacket is always hooked up to his kill switch and is ready to go.
Carl documents his tournament action and does so with cameras mounted on his boat in various locations.
Carl documents his tournament action and does so with cameras mounted on his boat in various locations.
There is another mounting location, on his T-H Marine Dual Kong mount bar.
There is another mounting location, on his T-H Marine Dual Kong mount bar.
You can see where his kill switch is located on the driver side of his Bass Cat.
You can see where his kill switch is located on the driver side of his Bass Cat.
He keeps a jug of water when he's competing.
He keeps a jug of water when he’s competing. “We used to use bottles of water and we noticed how much trash it would create in our camper so we decided to start using jugs to reduce trash.”
The foot pedal for his Evinrude G2 looks like what you'd see in a car or truck.
The foot pedal for his Evinrude G2 looks like what you’d see in a car or truck.
The T-H Marine Kong mount is his choice at the console.
The T-H Marine Kong mount is his choice at the console.
He keeps a few tools in the middle of his boat for retying and rigging.
He keeps a few tools in the middle of his boat for retying and rigging.
The first box on his front deck is normally used for a cooler space, but Jocumsen has different essentials.
The first box on his front deck is normally used for a cooler space, but Jocumsen has different essentials.
Like the flip clips for fish that he catches in deep water.
Like the flip clips for fish that he catches in deep water.
Also some T-H Marine G-Juice.
Also some T-H Marine G-Juice.
He has a T-H Marine Tackle Titan right where his step is for the front deck. He has different baits hanging at the ready on tournament day. He can switch out what he needs for the next day quickly and it also prevents a big bait pile in the floor board during an event.
He has a T-H Marine Tackle Titan right where his step is for the front deck. He has different baits hanging at the ready on tournament day. He can switch out what he needs for the next day quickly and it also prevents a big bait pile in the floor board during an event.
Always need an O-Ring tool handy for wacky-rigging situations.
Always need an O-Ring tool handy for wacky-rigging situations.
Jocumsen opens one of his hatches on the front deck.
Jocumsen opens one of his hatches on the front deck.
He has a couple deeper Bass Mafia boxes here. They are labeled clearly with what is inside. In this case, there are crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater and swimbaits.
He has a couple deeper Bass Mafia boxes here. They are labeled clearly with what is inside. In this case, there are crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater and swimbaits.
There are also assortments of hooks and frogs.
There are also assortments of hooks and frogs.
He has a soft case where he can easily store bigger baits that are hard to manage in standard boxes.
He has a soft case where he can easily store bigger baits that are hard to manage in standard boxes.
He has big swimbaits, glide baits, massive spinnerbaits and more.
He has big swimbaits, glide baits, massive spinnerbaits and more.
Here is a Storm Arashi Glide bait designed by Jocumsen's friend, Brandon Palaniuk.
Here is a Storm Arashi Glide bait designed by Jocumsen’s friend, Brandon Palaniuk.
Here are a couple of the oversized spinnerbaits that Jocumsen has experimented with.
Here are a couple of the oversized spinnerbaits that Jocumsen has experimented with.
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He has a Bass Mafia line bag for some of his smaller spools of line that he may need for that given day on the water.
He has a Bass Mafia line bag for some of his smaller spools of line that he may need for that given day on the water.
This is how Jocumsen's Bass Cat is designed up front.
This is how Jocumsen’s Bass Cat is designed up front.
He keeps soft plastics and hooks inside one of his smaller bait compartments.
He keeps soft plastics and hooks inside one of his smaller bait compartments.
Everything is labeled and ready for action.
Everything is labeled and ready for action.
He pulls out his box of Molix SV Craws that he uses when flipping and pitching.
He pulls out his box of Molix SV Craws that he uses when flipping and pitching.
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In his narrower compartment he keeps clamshell baits, scent and other loose lures.
In his narrower compartment he keeps clamshell baits, scent and other loose lures.
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Inside his rod locker usually sits 30 rods or so that cover numerous situations.
Inside his rod locker usually sits 30 rods or so that cover numerous situations.
One of them was rigged with his signature series Molix frog. The Supernato frog.
One of them was rigged with his signature series Molix frog. The Supernato frog.
It has a hollow body like most walking frogs, but also has two legs that are perfect if he wants to buzz a toad style lure across the surface.
It has a hollow body like most walking frogs, but also has two legs that are perfect if he wants to buzz a toad style lure across the surface.
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He utilizes both sides of his front deck to hold rods during tournaments with room to spare if he needs to lay down haha.
He utilizes both sides of his front deck to hold rods during tournaments with room to spare if he needs to lay down haha.
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He was rigging for a Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at the Harris Chain and had a lot of lures useful for Florida fishing.
He was rigging for a Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at the Harris Chain and had a lot of lures useful for Florida fishing.
He always has his logo and motto on his boat to keep him motivated and in the right frame of mind when things may not be working on tournament day.
He always has his logo and motto on his boat to keep him motivated and in the right frame of mind when things may not be working on tournament day.
Up front are his Minn Kota Talon buttons. He prefers the buttons on the left side of his deck.
Up front are his Minn Kota Talon buttons. He prefers the buttons on the left side of his deck.
He also has a T-H Marine Hydrowave tucked snuggly under his TH Marine Kong Mount.
He also has a T-H Marine Hydrowave tucked snuggly under his TH Marine Kong Mount.
He sports two Humminbird Solix 12s up front, both utilizing T-H Marine Extreme Kong Mounts.
He sports two Humminbird Solix 12s up front, both utilizing T-H Marine Extreme Kong Mounts.
He also has some scent in case he wants to spray some quickly on one of his lures.
He also has some scent in case he wants to spray some quickly on one of his lures.
He pulls his T-H Marine G-Force handle to deploy his Minn Kota Ultrex.
He pulls his T-H Marine G-Force handle to deploy his Minn Kota Ultrex.
He has Humminbird 360 mounted on the trolling motor shaft as well.
He has Humminbird 360 mounted on the trolling motor shaft as well.
He keeps his Trolling motor wires and cables inclosed in a T-H Marine Troll Jacket, which gives him easy access if any wire needs tending too.
He keeps his Trolling motor wires and cables inclosed in a T-H Marine Troll Jacket, which gives him easy access if any wire needs tending too.
He has an
He has an “ABT” sticker on his boat which stands for the Australian Bass Tournaments back home.
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In his driver side rod locker he keeps a couple essentials.
In his driver side rod locker he keeps a couple essentials.
Along with some tackle he has a spare propeller for his Evinrude and some flip flops.
Along with some tackle he has a spare propeller for his Evinrude and some flip flops.
Some soft plastics are best if they remain in their packaging, so Jocumsen keeps those together in one big container.
Some soft plastics are best if they remain in their packaging, so Jocumsen keeps those together in one big container.
He also keeps the T-H Marine Yolotek Aqua stick in the boat for video recording and as a spotlight for late-night rigging at his camp site.
He also keeps the T-H Marine Yolotek Aqua stick in the boat for video recording and as a spotlight for late-night rigging at his camp site.
His command center at the console of his Bass Cat Eyra.
His command center at the console of his Bass Cat Eyra.
Thanks for the tour of your rig, Carl! Best of luck on the 2019 Bassmaster tournament trail.
Thanks for the tour of your rig, Carl! Best of luck on the 2019 Bassmaster tournament trail.

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