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Inside Elite Boats: Koby Kreiger

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Koby Kreiger takes us — box by box — through his Mercury powered Ranger.
Koby Kreiger takes us — box by box — through his Mercury powered Ranger.
Starting up front Kreiger has a Minn Kota Ultrex rigged on the bow.
Starting up front Kreiger has a Minn Kota Ultrex rigged on the bow.
And a big Solix 15. Easy viewing for an old guy, he said.
And a big Solix 15. Easy viewing for an old guy, he said.
The standard cup holder and tool keeper is also up front.
The standard cup holder and tool keeper is also up front.
This is Kreiger's front office. He spends a great deal of time running the trolling motor and gathering info on the Solix.
This is Kreiger’s front office. He spends a great deal of time running the trolling motor and gathering info on the Solix.
The Ultrex kicks out 112 pounds of thrust, and features the industry revolutionizing Spot-Lock
The Ultrex kicks out 112 pounds of thrust, and features the industry revolutionizing Spot-Lock
Looks like a great place to earn a living.
Looks like a great place to earn a living.
Digging into his first rod locker, Kreiger found one he likes.
Digging into his first rod locker, Kreiger found one he likes.
He said that bait has been around the horn and back, and it's one he keeps with him. It still works today.
He said that bait has been around the horn and back, and it’s one he keeps with him. It still works today.
The Ranger offers plenty of room for plenty of rods.
The Ranger offers plenty of room for plenty of rods.
And a unique drying system that eliminates the possibility for mold to form. See the fan? That's what dries things out.
And a unique drying system that eliminates the possibility for mold to form. See the fan? That’s what dries things out.
In the middle compartment is a huge stash of baits and assorted gear.
In the middle compartment is a huge stash of baits and assorted gear.
The plastic bags, a quality accessory for every angler, keep organized a bunch of necessities.
The plastic bags, a quality accessory for every angler, keep organized a bunch of necessities.
Just like this V&M Wild Thang.
Just like this V&M Wild Thang.
He pulls out a box that gets lots of attention.
He pulls out a box that gets lots of attention.
Topwater is one of Kreiger's favorite ways to catch bass, north to south.
Topwater is one of Kreiger’s favorite ways to catch bass, north to south.
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And then ... crankbaits.
And then … crankbaits.
Here's a cool way to store jerkbaits.
Here’s a cool way to store jerkbaits.
The Bass Mafia Double Barrel Jerkbait Coffin
The Bass Mafia Double Barrel Jerkbait Coffin
Moving to the storage compartment just in front of the driver's console.
Moving to the storage compartment just in front of the driver’s console.
Another box that sees plenty of action.
Another box that sees plenty of action.
He keeps a serious collection of replacement treble hooks handy.
He keeps a serious collection of replacement treble hooks handy.
And a homemade crankbait getter. If he gets his favorite crank hung, he lowers this thing down and it helps knock it free.
And a homemade crankbait getter. If he gets his favorite crank hung, he lowers this thing down and it helps knock it free. “It works every time,” he said.
More tool holders on the way up to the front deck.
More tool holders on the way up to the front deck.
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The step up to the front doubles as a deep cooler. And it works.
The step up to the front doubles as a deep cooler. And it works.
Beneath the cooler, the orifice that can contain a net when not in use or on the move.
Beneath the cooler, the orifice that can contain a net when not in use or on the move.
Kreiger prefers a double console, unlike most of the anglers on the professional circuit.
Kreiger prefers a double console, unlike most of the anglers on the professional circuit.
It adds storage, and comfort for any passenger.
It adds storage, and comfort for any passenger.
At the wheel, Kreiger spends a ton of time right here.
At the wheel, Kreiger spends a ton of time right here.
Another Solix 15 for information-gathering purposes.
Another Solix 15 for information-gathering purposes.
Lots of power, switches and more switches. This is the control center of his Ranger.
Lots of power, switches and more switches. This is the control center of his Ranger.
Here's a look at the storage compartment between the captain's chair and the first mate. Lots of great uses here.
Here’s a look at the storage compartment between the captain’s chair and the first mate. Lots of great uses here.
Moving to the rear deck, Kreiger digs into a storage box that holds tackle, tools and something else ... what is that?
Moving to the rear deck, Kreiger digs into a storage box that holds tackle, tools and something else … what is that?
Why, it's the best Pop-Tart ever made! Blueberry. The man is prepared for anything.
Why, it’s the best Pop-Tart ever made! Blueberry. The man is prepared for anything.
Extra transducer, just in case.
Extra transducer, just in case.
Here's a top-down look at the Ranger's livewell system. Deep and wide they are.
Here’s a top-down look at the Ranger’s livewell system. Deep and wide they are.
In the other storage box behind the driver's seat is loaded with other necessities as well.
In the other storage box behind the driver’s seat is loaded with other necessities as well.
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Just like this Abu Garcia reel maintenance case.
Just like this Abu Garcia reel maintenance case.
A socket set for a special occasion.
A socket set for a special occasion.
Then into the rear powerplant covered with a T-H Marine Atlas Jackplate sticker.
Then into the rear powerplant covered with a T-H Marine Atlas Jackplate sticker.
His batteries get a daily charge from the Minn Kota on-board charger.
His batteries get a daily charge from the Minn Kota on-board charger.
Here's a look at the convenient master-power switch.
Here’s a look at the convenient master-power switch.
Kreiger runs Minn Kota Talons on tilt brackets. You'd be surprised at how often the tilt brackets get used.
Kreiger runs Minn Kota Talons on tilt brackets. You’d be surprised at how often the tilt brackets get used.
His new 4-stroke Mercury 250 gets him where he needs to go. And back again.
His new 4-stroke Mercury 250 gets him where he needs to go. And back again.
Thanks for the tour, Koby!
Thanks for the tour, Koby!

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