Inside Elite Boats

Inside Elite Boats: Clent Davis

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Welcome to Clent Davis' central Alabama man cave, where he stores his Phoenix bass boat.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Welcome to Clent Davis' central Alabama man cave, where he stores his Phoenix bass boat.
Davis runs a Phoenix 21 PHX powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis runs a Phoenix 21 PHX powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO.
One of Davis' favorite add-on features of his Phoenix is this three step ladder for easy access to the deck of the boat.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - One of Davis' favorite add-on features of his Phoenix is this three step ladder for easy access to the deck of the boat.
The bow of the boat is home to a Lowrance Ghost trolling motor.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The bow of the boat is home to a Lowrance Ghost trolling motor.
Typically, Davis keeps two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives at the bow of the boat. One is used for mapping, and the other is generally used for Active Target.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Typically, Davis keeps two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives at the bow of the boat. One is used for mapping, and the other is generally used for Active Target.
Another feature that Davis loves is the double rod straps. This helps keep your rods secure, even in the roughest water.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Another feature that Davis loves is the double rod straps. This helps keep your rods secure, even in the roughest water.
An overhead look at the layout of Davis' 21 PHX.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - An overhead look at the layout of Davis' 21 PHX.
Davis only had a few rods in the rod box at the time, but he typically carries well over 20 rods in the boat.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis only had a few rods in the rod box at the time, but he typically carries well over 20 rods in the boat.
He likes to narrow it down by the time the tournament begins, but he still carries plenty of rods on tournament day.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - He likes to narrow it down by the time the tournament begins, but he still carries plenty of rods on tournament day.
The center compartment is home to the bulk of Davis' tackle.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The center compartment is home to the bulk of Davis' tackle.
Hardbaits, terminal tackle and a small number of soft plastics make up the tackle in the center compartment.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Hardbaits, terminal tackle and a small number of soft plastics make up the tackle in the center compartment.
This is a relatable photo for most fisherman ...
Photo: Kyle Jessie - This is a relatable photo for most fisherman ...
Davis carries a good variety of colors and sizes of Yo-Zuri Rattl'n Vibes in the boat.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis carries a good variety of colors and sizes of Yo-Zuri Rattl'n Vibes in the boat.
The next box Davis pulls out is his terminal tackle box.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The next box Davis pulls out is his terminal tackle box.
The Cal Coast Fishing Battle Box Tackle Storage System is Davis' go-to for storing his terminal tackle.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The Cal Coast Fishing Battle Box Tackle Storage System is Davis' go-to for storing his terminal tackle.
Being that Davis is a Coosa River stick, he keeps his swim jigs at the ready.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Being that Davis is a Coosa River stick, he keeps his swim jigs at the ready.
Davis carries his skirts and jigheads in bulk and makes his swim jigs as he goes.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis carries his skirts and jigheads in bulk and makes his swim jigs as he goes.
The Mister Twister Buzz Bug is his favorite Swim Jig trailer, so he keeps a stash of them in the boat as well.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The Mister Twister Buzz Bug is his favorite Swim Jig trailer, so he keeps a stash of them in the boat as well.
Nothing special here, just the old Ziploc special for his swim jig trailers.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Nothing special here, just the old Ziploc special for his swim jig trailers.
Phoenix boats have a unique step that serves as a cooler and a space for additional storage. Davis stores his tools in the compartment next to the cooler.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Phoenix boats have a unique step that serves as a cooler and a space for additional storage. Davis stores his tools in the compartment next to the cooler.
Phoenix Boats also feature a unique co-angler rod locker, but Davis primarily uses his to store smaller items and not fishing rods.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Phoenix Boats also feature a unique co-angler rod locker, but Davis primarily uses his to store smaller items and not fishing rods.
Davis' GoPro equipment stays in the rod locker.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis' GoPro equipment stays in the rod locker.
A small day box is home to baits that Davis wants to have quick access to while on the water.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - A small day box is home to baits that Davis wants to have quick access to while on the water.
At the time, Davis had a variety of his Nichols Clent Davis Signature Series Sledge Hammer Swim Jigs.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - At the time, Davis had a variety of his Nichols Clent Davis Signature Series Sledge Hammer Swim Jigs.
The Alabama pro takes a seat in the driver's seat of his 21 PHX.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The Alabama pro takes a seat in the driver's seat of his 21 PHX.
Two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives are mounted at the dash.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Two Lowrance HDS-12 Lives are mounted at the dash.
Although Davis only had a few rods in the boat, he keeps plenty of rods at the ready.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Although Davis only had a few rods in the boat, he keeps plenty of rods at the ready.
A look inside the boat's livewells.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - A look inside the boat's livewells.
Davis uses Cal Coast Fishing Clip-N-Cull Culling System while fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis uses Cal Coast Fishing Clip-N-Cull Culling System while fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series.
The compartment behind the driver's seat is home to life jackets and a couple of other small items.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The compartment behind the driver's seat is home to life jackets and a couple of other small items.
Looking good, Clent!
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Looking good, Clent!
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The compartment behind the passenger seat is where Davis stores his Buck N' Bass Rain Suit.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The compartment behind the passenger seat is where Davis stores his Buck N' Bass Rain Suit.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - "I've worn a lot of rainsuits, but this is the only one I've worn that actutally keeps you dry," he said.
Let's take a look inside the battery compartment.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Let's take a look inside the battery compartment.
The 21 PHX's battery compartment allows easy access to the batteries and has a clean look to it.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - The 21 PHX's battery compartment allows easy access to the batteries and has a clean look to it.
Like most Elite pros, Davis keeps a spare prop in the battery well.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Like most Elite pros, Davis keeps a spare prop in the battery well.
Davis counts on two 8-foot Power-Pole Blades as shallow water anchors.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis counts on two 8-foot Power-Pole Blades as shallow water anchors.
A closer look at his 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO outboard.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - A closer look at his 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO outboard.
Davis' outboard is hydraulically lifted by a Bob's Machine Shop jack plate.
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Davis' outboard is hydraulically lifted by a Bob's Machine Shop jack plate.
Thanks for the tour, Clent!
Photo: Kyle Jessie - Thanks for the tour, Clent!