Elite Man Caves: Randy Howell

Take a tour of Randy Howell's Man Cave shared with his son Laker.

Welcome to the Man Cave of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Randy Howell! He’s standing in the open bay where his 2025 boat will be when delivered prior to the season. At right is the Triton rig used by his son, Laker, who is fishing the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN and hopefully, the final run of three Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers (EQ) that would allow him to qualify for the 2026 Elite Series.
This Man Cave checks off all the boxes for functionality and style, with LED overhead lighting, overhead retractable cords for battery charging and coated floors.
The standout feature is the floor-to-ceiling slatwall paneling and the galvanized metal ceiling panels. More pros are favoring slatwall for its clean look, customization and load-handling weight.
The rectangular layout allows for both tow vehicles to be parked inside, allowing for convenience and better organization when Randy and Laker are preparing for tournaments.
“I had a retractable cord reel in a rental house and knew I’d want it in the Man Cave,” Randy said. The setup eliminates the hassle of winding up cords and keeps them tangle free.
The layout is ideal for the shared space, with Randy’s side on the left and Laker’s storage area on the opposite side. In the back is a space for watching Bassmaster LIVE and other videos for research and preparation.
Laker and Randy were preparing for their tournament seasons when this gallery was produced. Some of the gear lining the walls will be loaded into Laker’s boat or truck.
The benefit of slatwall panel is obvious, as the hanging options allow customization to fit garments, tackle and more.
“We wanted room for expansion so it made sense and it looked better to just run the slatwall paneling from floor to ceiling.”
Here’s a closer look at the retractable cord reel.
Upstairs is more storage space, not unlike the attic of a house.
On the back wall is the TV monitor for replaying Bassmaster LIVE episodes, doing tournament research and prepping tackle.
The ladder comes in handy for reaching higher storage space, while the shelving inserts are ideal for holding larger items.
The Daiwa rod-and-reel combos are staged in the corner of Randy’s space, ready to be prepped and loaded into the boat for the season.
The hangers can be arranged and rearranged as need to organize and categorize tackle for easy identification.
A collection of Lunker Lure Randy Howell Swim Jigs and PRO X Hooks by TTI Blakemore.
Thump Gel Attractant is a sticky gel formula fish attractant with a visual flash effect and scent that helps fish commit to the lure.
This space is lined with Livingston Lures, including the bait used by Randy to win the 2014 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville. That lure is the Howeller DMC (Dream Master Classic).
The height of the modular shelving allows it to double as an extended work bench with underneath storage. Lures can be easily retrieved from the wall to be prepped on the table.
The Offshore Angler Boat Bags, made with heavy-duty PVC tarpaulin, are waterproof and ideal for storing soft plastics.
An adjacent wall is used for soft plastics, namely Gary Yamamoto’s wide variety of baits.
Time to do preseason prep.
Recently, Randy began wearing these techologically advanced polarized sunglasses by Tonic, made with Crystalite Glass, lighter and clearer for comfort and clarity.
The hangers will eventually be filled with the season’s supply of soft plastics, with room to grow.
While the Daiwa reels will be respooled with Daiwa J-Braid and J-Fluoro Samurai Fluorocarbon.
And the Livingston jerk baits will be rigged and ready for the boat.
In the meantime, it’s break time to get the mind on the game with a replay of Bassmaster LIVE.
Thanks for the tour, Randy!