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Inside Elite Boats: Jared Lintner

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Californian Jared Lintner is in his 12th season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. “I dislike clutter and like to keep everything organized.” Organization and functionality. Both words sum up what he means. Come aboard his Ranger 520L and find out. <p> <em>All captions: Craig Lamb</em>
Californian Jared Lintner is in his 12th season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. “I dislike clutter and like to keep everything organized.” Organization and functionality. Both words sum up what he means. Come aboard his Ranger 520L and find out.

All captions: Craig Lamb

Lintner picked this up at Home Depot. What caught his eye were the suction cups. Those secure the handy dandy caddy to the outside of the console, keeping loose odds and ends from rolling around in the floor.
Lintner picked this up at Home Depot. What caught his eye were the suction cups. Those secure the handy dandy caddy to the outside of the console, keeping loose odds and ends from rolling around in the floor.
Lintner rigs tackle while seated on the edge of the front deck. Everything is in arm’s reach, including this integrated tool organizer. Scissors, pliers and a pullout measuring board are standard. What’s not so recognizable is the red item to the right.
Lintner rigs tackle while seated on the edge of the front deck. Everything is in arm’s reach, including this integrated tool organizer. Scissors, pliers and a pullout measuring board are standard. What’s not so recognizable is the red item to the right.
This is the Woo Daves Pocket Knocker Lure Retriever. Simply snap it on the line, drop it down to the lure and give it a shake to free the bait.
This is the Woo Daves Pocket Knocker Lure Retriever. Simply snap it on the line, drop it down to the lure and give it a shake to free the bait.
Lintner removed the rod tubes from the storage compartment to increase space for storing spinning rigs. “It’s a matter of preference, nothing more.” For a versatile angler like Lintner it makes sense. Removing the tubes increased storage space by one-third, he added.
Lintner removed the rod tubes from the storage compartment to increase space for storing spinning rigs. “It’s a matter of preference, nothing more.” For a versatile angler like Lintner it makes sense. Removing the tubes increased storage space by one-third, he added.
“Lures that I’ll use often go here for quick, easy access.” Mounted inside the bow center storage lid is a T-H Marine Tackle Titan Lure Hanger. On them are swimbaits used by Lintner on the Kissimmee Chain in Florida at the Bass Pro Shops Eastern Open.
“Lures that I’ll use often go here for quick, easy access.” Mounted inside the bow center storage lid is a T-H Marine Tackle Titan Lure Hanger. On them are swimbaits used by Lintner on the Kissimmee Chain in Florida at the Bass Pro Shops Eastern Open.
Lures are secured by inserting hooks into the holes and fastening to the magnets. You will find the hardware elsewhere beneath lids where lures are stored.
Lures are secured by inserting hooks into the holes and fastening to the magnets. You will find the hardware elsewhere beneath lids where lures are stored.
Inside the cavernous center storage are the lures in use for a given tournament. For the prespawn event in Florida that was punch baits, frogs, lipless cranks and soft plastics. The blue bag to the right is a mainstay no matter where he goes.
Inside the cavernous center storage are the lures in use for a given tournament. For the prespawn event in Florida that was punch baits, frogs, lipless cranks and soft plastics. The blue bag to the right is a mainstay no matter where he goes.
“I store an extra jersey and hat in here to keep them dry.” The Hefty One Zip Big Bags, normally for home use, get the job done in the boat. With air forced out and closed the compact bag fits inside the compartment.
“I store an extra jersey and hat in here to keep them dry.” The Hefty One Zip Big Bags, normally for home use, get the job done in the boat. With air forced out and closed the compact bag fits inside the compartment.
“I planned on using these in Florida for a big bass bite on frogs.” That never happened. Inside the center storage are these LUNAS Cush covers that slip over the rod butt for a cushioned grip. The grips prevent bruises and add comfort when fighting big fish.
“I planned on using these in Florida for a big bass bite on frogs.” That never happened. Inside the center storage are these LUNAS Cush covers that slip over the rod butt for a cushioned grip. The grips prevent bruises and add comfort when fighting big fish.
Lintner’s hydration and nutrition supplies are inside this cooler. Bottled water and Kind nutrition bars are the daily staples.
Lintner’s hydration and nutrition supplies are inside this cooler. Bottled water and Kind nutrition bars are the daily staples.
“I get Gatorade migraines due to the sugar.” As a hydration alternative he adds to bottled water this Isagenix AMPED Hydrate. The natural sports drink mix is void of artificial sweeteners.
“I get Gatorade migraines due to the sugar.” As a hydration alternative he adds to bottled water this Isagenix AMPED Hydrate. The natural sports drink mix is void of artificial sweeteners.
Another Titan Tackle Grabber is installed inside the lid of a starboard storage console forward of the console.
Another Titan Tackle Grabber is installed inside the lid of a starboard storage console forward of the console.
Inside are more soft plastics used in Florida. At top is a tray compartment where Lintner stores hot lures and terminal tackle for a given day.
Inside are more soft plastics used in Florida. At top is a tray compartment where Lintner stores hot lures and terminal tackle for a given day.
Ahead of that compartment is another near the bow. Inside are extra life vests and other clothes.
Ahead of that compartment is another near the bow. Inside are extra life vests and other clothes.
An innovative friend in California made this hardware for Lintner. It replaces the shock-absorbing part that prevents trolling motor heads from striking the deck when running in rough water.
An innovative friend in California made this hardware for Lintner. It replaces the shock-absorbing part that prevents trolling motor heads from striking the deck when running in rough water.
“The trolling motor can still bounce and get damaged and so can the deck brace.” The solution is this brace with a fastener for securing the trolling motor bracket to the deck mount.
“The trolling motor can still bounce and get damaged and so can the deck brace.” The solution is this brace with a fastener for securing the trolling motor bracket to the deck mount.
When secured the heavy-duty aluminum and fastener keep the motor solidly anchored in place.
When secured the heavy-duty aluminum and fastener keep the motor solidly anchored in place.
“I like how clean this dashboard is and especially for the larger screen electronics.” The Ranger 521L revamped console can accommodate 12- and now 16-inch screens for flush mounting. Lintner’s choice is the Garmin GPSMAP 7612xsv with SideVu, ClearVu and traditional CHIRP sonar with mapping.
“I like how clean this dashboard is and especially for the larger screen electronics.” The Ranger 521L revamped console can accommodate 12- and now 16-inch screens for flush mounting. Lintner’s choice is the Garmin GPSMAP 7612xsv with SideVu, ClearVu and traditional CHIRP sonar with mapping.
Behind the driver seat is a storage compartment focused on organizing tools. “I really like the Bass Mafia Bait Coffin Utility Box.” The reason why is the watertight seal prevents tools from rusting. What else Lintner likes is the T-H Marine Pro Master Prop Wrench. The yellow tool is molded from rugged, nearly indestructible nylon material that is lightweight.
Behind the driver seat is a storage compartment focused on organizing tools. “I really like the Bass Mafia Bait Coffin Utility Box.” The reason why is the watertight seal prevents tools from rusting. What else Lintner likes is the T-H Marine Pro Master Prop Wrench. The yellow tool is molded from rugged, nearly indestructible nylon material that is lightweight.
“Without a co-angler I store heavy lures like lead inside this box.” The location is behind the passenger seat.
“Without a co-angler I store heavy lures like lead inside this box.” The location is behind the passenger seat.
At the bow station are twin Garmin GPSMAP 7610xsv units, Hydrowave, and foot switches for a port and starboard Power-Pole.
At the bow station are twin Garmin GPSMAP 7610xsv units, Hydrowave, and foot switches for a port and starboard Power-Pole.
To the Minn Kota Ultrex 112 he added this T-H Marine G-Force “The Eliminator” Prop Nut. The part is designed to lessen prop noise and vibration by providing a larger contact point.
To the Minn Kota Ultrex 112 he added this T-H Marine G-Force “The Eliminator” Prop Nut. The part is designed to lessen prop noise and vibration by providing a larger contact point.
Mounted on the trolling motor shaft is the Garmin Panoptix PS22-TR in the stored position. When moved to the mounting bracket flush with the bottom of the trolling motor head magic can happen.
Mounted on the trolling motor shaft is the Garmin Panoptix PS22-TR in the stored position. When moved to the mounting bracket flush with the bottom of the trolling motor head magic can happen.
With Panoptix LiveVu Forward and Panoptix LiveVu Down, live images appear on the screen when the boat is moving or stationary. Moving lures, swimming fish and other live aquatic life can be seen up to 100 feet away from the boat.
With Panoptix LiveVu Forward and Panoptix LiveVu Down, live images appear on the screen when the boat is moving or stationary. Moving lures, swimming fish and other live aquatic life can be seen up to 100 feet away from the boat.
Not so high tech but efficient is this handle used by many Elite Series anglers. The Bob’s Machine Shop “Big D” Trolling Motor Handle provides a comfortable, full handle grip that makes raising the trolling motor easier.
Not so high tech but efficient is this handle used by many Elite Series anglers. The Bob’s Machine Shop “Big D” Trolling Motor Handle provides a comfortable, full handle grip that makes raising the trolling motor easier.
At the transom is a Mercury Pro XS 250 horsepower outboard and dual Power-Pole shallow water anchors.
At the transom is a Mercury Pro XS 250 horsepower outboard and dual Power-Pole shallow water anchors.
“This boat is easy to organize and I like it that way.” When you are on the road nearly eight months like Lintner keeping it all easy to find never gets old.
“This boat is easy to organize and I like it that way.” When you are on the road nearly eight months like Lintner keeping it all easy to find never gets old.

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