![Robbie Latuso travels the country with the Bassmaster Elite Series tour, and that means he needs a boat on which can depend. His choice is the Bass Cat Eyra, which he said is a perfect platform. âThis is my first year running it,â Latuso said. âIâm loving it. Itâs a fast little boat to drive, and itâs very comfortable to fish out of.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-01_1.jpg)
![Latuso uses a Minn Kota Ultrex to power him when heâs on the front deck of the boat. âI love the Spot Lock,â he said. âMinn Kota was the first to come out with it. Itâs just a dependable motor. I never have any issues with it; Iâve been running it ever since they came out with the Ultrex. Itâs a great trolling motor.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-02_1.jpg)
![The Ultrex has a built-in 2D transducer that is linked to Latusoâs electronic, but he also has a Lowrance LiveSight Sonar transducer attached to the shaft. This allows the Louisiana pro to see submerged structure and any bass holding in the area. âItâs a forward-looking view, so wherever your trolling motor is turned, youâre looking in front of you,â Latuso said. âItâs pretty cool: You can actually see your bait coming back to you in the water. It works on those big open lakes whee you can see fish out there suspended.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-02a_1.jpg)
![The Minn Kota foot control is recessed in the deck of the Bass Cat, which makes for a much more comfortable day of fishing, Latuso said. âYou donât have to put all your weight on one foot,â he said. âYou can stand more naturally.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-03_1.jpg)
![One of the features that really sold Latuso on the Bass Cat Eyra is the large recessed cutout on the front of the deck. âYou can move the trolling motor foot pedal back more,â Latuso said. âItâs one of the main reasons I went with this boat. It gets you off the nose of the boat a little more.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-04_1.jpg)
![Two Lowrance HDS 12 Lives reside on the front deck of Latusoâs boat. He has them stacked to offer easy viewing of both screens, with the front unit split between the lake map and 2D sonar. The rear screen shows nothing but his LiveSight display. âIt gives you a bigger picture, so you can see it better,â Latuso said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-05_1.jpg)
![The Lowrance units stand off the deck to allow Latuso to make adjustments easily and to keep them out from under his feet when heâs moving around.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-06_1.jpg)
![His front electronics are held securely in place with Bass Boat Technologies mounts that are screwed into the recessed panel of the front deck. âThey are rock solid,â Latuso said. âI never have to tighten them or do anything with them, and Bass Cat recommends them.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-07_1.jpg)
![His remote Power-Pole controls are tucked under his rear Lowrance. âItâs sort of wasted space, so it made sense to mount them there,â Latuso explained. âLast year, I had one mounted on either side of the trolling motor foot pedal, and I had to step left or right, depending on if I was raising or lowering the Power-Poles. Now they are both in the same area, so I can reach them easier.â</p>
<p>His Lowrance antennae is mounted just to the right of the Power-Pole controls to keep it out from underfoot.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-08_1.jpg)
His Lowrance antennae is mounted just to the right of the Power-Pole controls to keep it out from underfoot.
![The front deck of the Bass Cat Eyra is huge, offering a roomy platform from which to fish.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-09_1.jpg)
![The deck layout includes two rod boxes and three storage compartment, so Latuso can keep all of his main needs within easy reach. âI like the fact that you have two rod boxes,â he said. âI have a little day box there in the front and the other two compartments are big storage compartments.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-10_1.jpg)
![Latuso stores all of his rods in the port rod locker, and thereâs ample room. âI can fit about 30 rods in there,â he said. âThe boat comes with a rod organizer, but I took that out so I can fit more rods.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-11_0.jpg)
![The key to keeping a bunch of rods organized without the rod storage system is to use rod sleeves. âThat way the rods donât get all tangled in the box,â Latuso said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-12.jpg)
![His starboard rod locker is dedicated to his boxes of frogs, hooks and other gear like a motorcycle helmet and lifejacket. âYouâve got to have a frog box,â he said with a chuckle.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-13.jpg)
![Latuso said his frogs and hooks always reside in this locker so he knows exactly where they are. âOrganization is important,â Latuso said. âYou donât want to waste time fishing. If you waste five minutes looking for a bait, thatâs five minutes you could be catching fish. Youâve got to be organized and be a lot more efficient.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-14.jpg)
![An extra prop also is stored in the starboard locker in case he spins a hub.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-15.jpg)
![The day box right behind his fishing position is critically important to Latuso. âThatâs where I keep all the baits I know Iâll be throwing,â he said. âI keep them right there and get to them easy.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-16.jpg)
![Latusoâs strength is power fishing, so his day box usually holds packs of Missile Baits plastic lures so he can change baits without having to leave his fishing position: He can just reach down, pop open the lid of the day box and grab what he needs.</p>
<p>Bait scents and several pairs of sunglasses â both prescription and non-prescription â also are kept here.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-17.jpg)
Bait scents and several pairs of sunglasses â both prescription and non-prescription â also are kept here.
![The bulk of his plastics are organized in plastic zip bags in the next compartment, which is large enough to hold all large quantities of his favorite plastic flipping lures. âThese are the most important bags in the boat,â Latuso said. âI love (Missile Baits) D-Bombs. I throw them everywhere we go.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-18.jpg)
![This compartment is massive, holding a number of zip bags packed with various plastic lures. It also is open on the left side, allowing him to store even more lures between this compartment and the largest storage compartment in the center of the deck. âI keep it packed with lures,â Latuso said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-19.jpg)
![The final storage compartment in the deckâs center is where Latuso keeps all of his hard baits.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-20.jpg)
![Again, organization is critical to Latuso. So he keeps his lures in trays so he can quickly reach for them. For instance, all of his Delta Lures spinnerbait components are located in one box that is always put in the same spot within the compartment.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-21.jpg)
![Latuso has every tackle tray labeled to efficiently reach the bait he needs. Stored in this box, from front to back are topwaters, spinnerbaits and Thunder Jigs, Rat-L-Traps, and crankbaits and jerkbaits. âIâm an organization freak,â he said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-22.jpg)
![The back of the deck includes a large step that makes moving from the deck to the console easy on the knees. But this area is more than just a step. âThat seems to be where Iâm alway heading to when Iâm either changing line or tying on baits or working on my tackle,â Latuso explained. âItâs just a good place to sit.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-23.jpg)
![Held securely in place at the front of Latusoâs work area are all the tools he might need: scissors, pliers and a hook file. âThatâs where I keep them all the time so I know where they are,â he said. âIf I pull one out, I put it right back there.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-24.jpg)
![This huge step also conceals an ice chest. The chest isnât very deep, but Latuso said the design makes it easy to grab a drink or a sandwich without having to root around a lot of ice. âAnd it keeps everything good and cool in there,â he said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-25.jpg)
![The larger compartment is where Latuso keeps his water and other drinks for the day, while the smaller port-side compartment of the ice chest keeps his sandwiches cool and dry.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-26.jpg)
![In front of the passenger seat is a small compartment that Latuso said is somewhat of a catch-all.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-27.jpg)
![Items kept in this box include a rope, headache medicine and eye drops.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-28.jpg)
![Latuso said the driverâs area of the Bass Cat Eyra is perfect, fitting him to a T. âI fit in this boat good, because Iâm not a big man,â Latuso said. âThe steering wheel is right there, so Iâm not reaching out to hold it.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-29.jpg)
![Another pair of Lowrance HDS 12 Lives sit in front of Latuso so he can see the easily while running from spot to spot. The units are linked to the ones in the front. âIf I put a waypoint in back here, itâll show up front, and if I put one in up front, itâll show back here,â Latuso said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-30.jpg)
![The right unit is split between his map and StructureScan. âIf Iâm totally looking for structure and I sort of know what the contour is, Iâll put it on full StructureScan,â he said.</p>
<p>His left unit is split between 2D and DownScan. âIf you see something on 2D and itâs backed up by DownScan, itâs probably something thatâs a true structure or a true fish,â Latuso explained. âI kind of use it to verify what Iâm seeing.â</p>
<p>Also, note the hexagon-shaped steering wheel, which Latuso said keeps the wheel from slipping in your hand when making turns.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-31.jpg)
His left unit is split between 2D and DownScan. âIf you see something on 2D and itâs backed up by DownScan, itâs probably something thatâs a true structure or a true fish,â Latuso explained. âI kind of use it to verify what Iâm seeing.â
Also, note the hexagon-shaped steering wheel, which Latuso said keeps the wheel from slipping in your hand when making turns.
![The console electronics are held firmly in place with BalZout mounting systems. âThey are not moving,â Latuso said. âThey are solid. The best thing to do is spend the money and buy good mounts for your unit, because vibration will absolutely make them go out or have trouble.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-32.jpg)
![On the left side of the console just beneath is electronics mount are a USB charging port, another Power-Pole remote and his T-H Marine Atlas backplate gauge.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-33.jpg)
![The main control panel is positioned on the left side of the console, keeping all of his controls in a central location.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-34.jpg)
![Bass Cat even includes a fold-down cleat in the console area. âThatâs really helpful if youâre in a lock,â Latuso said. âYou can just grab the lock rope and tie off without having to leave the console.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-35.jpg)
![A Pro Trim switch on the left side of the steering column controls the jackplate.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-36.jpg)
![Another Pro Trim switch is mounted on the right side of the steering column so he can trim up his outboard without having to take his hand off the wheel.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-37.jpg)
![Latuso uses a T-H Marine Hot Foot so he can drive his Bass Cat just like heâs in his truck. âYou donât have to take your hand of the wheel to reach for that side lever,â he said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-38.jpg)
![Also under the console is Latusoâs measuring stick. âI kind of like where it is,â Latuso said. âYou can pull it out right there, put on that big step and measure right there, and youâre not on that top deck. So, if the fish slips lose it wonât jump out. If you measure fish on the front deck, youâre going to have a fish jump away from you sooner or later.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-39.jpg)
![Each seat in Latusoâs Bass Cat contains a storage compartment, maximizing the anglerâs ability to keep the decks and riding area clear.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-40.jpg)
![Beneath the driverâs seat is where Latuso keeps miscellany, including two tow ropes in case of emergencies.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-41.jpg)
![This compartment also stores Latusoâs first aid kit. âJust in case,â he said. âYou never know when youâre going to need it.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-42.jpg)
![The passenger seatâs compartment is for rain gear.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-43.jpg)
![Latuso uses rain gear suitable for the conditions heâs expecting. âWhen itâs cold, I wear a Stormr suit because itâs warmer,â Latuso said. âAnd if you fall out, youâll float in this one.â</p>
<p>Once the weather warms up, he switches out to Gill rain gear, he said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-44.jpg)
Once the weather warms up, he switches out to Gill rain gear, he said.
![Between the seats is even more storage.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-45.jpg)
![Among the items kept in the upper compartment is Rejuvenade, which Latuso adds to his livewell to keep his fish as healthy as possible.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-46.jpg)
![His culling system also rides in this box so he can land a bass, head to the livewell and efficiently enter it into his Rapala cull system.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-47.jpg)
![Below this compartment is a second ice chest, which Latuso usually uses simply as a garbage bin.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-48.jpg)
![Latuso said he also keeps a bottle of Dawn detergent in this compartment so he can wash his hands. âI carry it just in case my hands get dirty or full of sunscreen so I can wash them off,â he explained.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-49.jpg)
![The compartment on the left side of the passenger seat is usually given over to his marshals, but he does keep sunscreen and a fizzing needle in this box.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-50.jpg)
![He also keeps what he calls âmy good luck charmâ â a bible handed out by the Bassmaster Elite Series chaplain at the first tournament this season â in this compartment. âYou can never have too much luck,â Latuso said. âYou can never have too much help in the boat.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-51.jpg)
![The back deck is roomy, and includes the livewell, two storage compartments and the bilge compartment. Note the split double doors over the bilge - but thereâs an even cooler feature on those compartment doors.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-52.jpg)
![Bass Cat uses a unique livewell access system that includes two triangular doors and openings. âIt freaks people out because itâs different, but I kind of like it,â he said. âItâs harder for the fish to jump out of. Youâve got a big deep spot where the fish always seem to get, so the first four bass are going in that deep spot. The next one just goes wherever it wants to go.</p>
<p>âItâs got plenty of room to get bass in and out; itâs bigger than it looks. Iâve had boats before that fish would jump out of because they had square openings.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-53.jpg)
âItâs got plenty of room to get bass in and out; itâs bigger than it looks. Iâve had boats before that fish would jump out of because they had square openings.â
![The livewell is a single cavernous compartment segmented by a perforated divider. That means even the biggest sack of bass get plenty of water.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-54.jpg)
![The livewell lids arenât top-locked. Instead, the company uses rocker-style locks anchored to the rear wall of the riding compartment. âYou donât have to worry about them opening up,â he said. âThey are very secure.â</p>
<p>Thereâs another advantage to this locking system. âBass Cat actually had their locks on the top, and they moved to these and the water temperature (in the livewells) cooled off a couple of degrees,â he said. âThe heat was going through the lock and making the water temperature go up.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-55.jpg)
Thereâs another advantage to this locking system. âBass Cat actually had their locks on the top, and they moved to these and the water temperature (in the livewells) cooled off a couple of degrees,â he said. âThe heat was going through the lock and making the water temperature go up.â
![Behind the driverâs seat is where he keeps heavier tackle. Storing these lures behind the seat helps with weight distribution. âItâs kind of heavy, and you want your weight toward the back of the boat,â he explained.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-56.jpg)
![Latuso keeps two large zippered bags containing tons of Delta Lures spinnerbaits and Thunder Jigs, along with Missile Jigs, in this compartment. âDelta Lures hooked me up with every color and combination in 1/2-ounce and 3/8-ounce,â he said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-57.jpg)
![His mapping cards also are stored behind the driverâs seat.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-58.jpg)
![On the port side of the back deck is a second compartment in which Latuso puts more tackle.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-59.jpg)
![His drop-shot tackle is stored in a tackle tray, but he also keeps swim baits, swim bait hooks and other miscellaneous tackle.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-60.jpg)
![He also keeps Missile Baits packages for his marshals in this box. So, every marshal who rides with Latuso receives a thank-you pack.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-61.jpg)
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![There are two doors offering access to the boatâs bilge. But there is a special feature that makes access even easier. It starts by disconnecting a strap from the bottom of the door.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-63.jpg)
![Then the doors simply slip out of its hinges. âI like that,â he said. âYou can take the door off and get to everything in the bilge. If you need to change a battery or work on something, you have all the room you need.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-64.jpg)
![Without the doors over the bilge, Latuso has unfettered access to everything contained in the rear of the boat, including his Power-Pole pumps, his Power-Pole Charge Marine Power Management Station, his fuel tanks and batteries.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-65.jpg)
![The bilge is a wide-open layout, with his four batteries stored in pairs near the center, flanked by the two 26-gallon fuel tanks.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-66.jpg)
![He also has easy access to all the wiring and the tubing for the livewell system.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-67.jpg)
![Thereâs even room in the bilge for extra storage.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-68.jpg)
![This is where Latuso keeps a small tool kit and his flare gun in case of emergencies.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-69.jpg)
![The transom of the boat is flanked with a pair of 8-foot Power-Poles. âI like having two poles because they will keep you from drifting,â Latuso said. âThese are 8-foot poles, so theyâll stick you in 6 feet of water and keep your boat steady. With two of them, youâre to going anywhere.â</p>
<p>He said the Power-Poles are perfect compliments to his Minn Kota Ultrex. âWhen youâre in deep water, thatâs when you use that Spot Lock to keep you in position,â Latuso said. âBut in water less than 6 feet, youâve got to have those Power-Poles.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-70.jpg)
He said the Power-Poles are perfect compliments to his Minn Kota Ultrex. âWhen youâre in deep water, thatâs when you use that Spot Lock to keep you in position,â Latuso said. âBut in water less than 6 feet, youâve got to have those Power-Poles.â
![He powers the Bass Cat with a Mercury Pro XS 250, which provides all the power and efficiency needed. âI love the new Mercury,â he said. âItâs got a lot more low-end torque, better hold shot and itâs very dependable.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-71.jpg)
![He uses a DD26 Transom Saver made specifically for the new Mercury Pro XS. âItâs got little shock on it,â he said.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-72.jpg)
![Once he lowers the outboard onto the transom saver, itâs reduces the strain on his boats transom by preventing the motor from bouncing while trailering.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-73.jpg)
![He also uses DD26 Mean Stops to keep the motor from turning during long road trips.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-74.jpg)
![A Mercury 24-pitch Fury prop transfers the power of the Pro XS to forward propulsion.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-75.jpg)
![A T-H Marine Atlas hydraulic jack plate controls the vertical attitude of the motor. âYou can get up in shallower water with a jack plate,â Latuso said. âAnd when youâre idling in shallow water, you can lift your outboard and keep it level. That prevents you from fouling your plugs as easy. You want to keep it level as possible when youâre idling for more than 10 or 15 minutes.â](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-76.jpg)
![Tucked next to the jack plate is a Lowrance Active Imaging transducer that allows Latuso to see everything beneath the boat in amazing detail.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-77.jpg)
![Rounding out the Bass Catâs features is an integrated ladder that can be quickly and easily extended if he ends up in the water. Then all he has to do is climb back aboard.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/andy_crawford_photography-robbie_latuso_boat_tour-78.jpg)