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Elites test Toyota trucks at Dogwood Canyon

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Located in the gorgeous Ozark Mountains near Table Rock Lake, land at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park was acquired in 1990 by Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops. It currently serves as breath taking natural setting to promote environmental conservation. And also recently served as a testing ground for three Bassmaster Elite Series pros who were invited to test-drive a variety of Toyota trucks.
Located in the gorgeous Ozark Mountains near Table Rock Lake, land at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park was acquired in 1990 by Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops. It currently serves as breath taking natural setting to promote environmental conservation. And also recently served as a testing ground for three Bassmaster Elite Series pros who were invited to test-drive a variety of Toyota trucks.
Kevin VanDam grins over the chance to drive a Tacoma much like his twin sons Jackson and Nicholas drive. This one is a TRD Pro complete with skid plate and Crawl Control that modulates the throttle and brakes over difficult terrain.
Kevin VanDam grins over the chance to drive a Tacoma much like his twin sons Jackson and Nicholas drive. This one is a TRD Pro complete with skid plate and Crawl Control that modulates the throttle and brakes over difficult terrain.
The seven-time Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year finds his way to water quickly.
The seven-time Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year finds his way to water quickly.
Mike McClelland, who has spent most of his life living near Dogwood Canyon, took a 5.7L V8 equipped Sequoia for a ride.
Mike McClelland, who has spent most of his life living near Dogwood Canyon, took a 5.7L V8 equipped Sequoia for a ride.
Safety first, the eight-time B.A.S.S. tournament winner has his seatbelt on inside the Sequoia’s spacious interior.
Safety first, the eight-time B.A.S.S. tournament winner has his seatbelt on inside the Sequoia’s spacious interior.
Like KVD, McClelland proves he’s also not afraid of water.
Like KVD, McClelland proves he’s also not afraid of water.
Bass fishing’s funniest man, and two-time Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Champion, Gerald Swindle chose to drive a Tundra similar to what he tows his Triton with on the Elite Series tour.
Bass fishing’s funniest man, and two-time Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Champion, Gerald Swindle chose to drive a Tundra similar to what he tows his Triton with on the Elite Series tour.
McClelland headed through the high grass.
McClelland headed through the high grass.
And Swindle headed for the mud.
And Swindle headed for the mud.
Always prone to horse around a little, Swindle takes great pride in the 381HP his Tundra features.
Always prone to horse around a little, Swindle takes great pride in the 381HP his Tundra features.
VanDam is following the signs hoping they’ll lead him to fish.
VanDam is following the signs hoping they’ll lead him to fish.
But first, a fast time-out in the creek.
But first, a fast time-out in the creek.
Soon, as is typically the case—VanDam finds a spot to set the hook.
Soon, as is typically the case—VanDam finds a spot to set the hook.
Only this time, it’s not a bass, but instead one of Dogwood Canyon’s awesome rainbow trout that visitors to the fantastic park can fish for.
Only this time, it’s not a bass, but instead one of Dogwood Canyon’s awesome rainbow trout that visitors to the fantastic park can fish for.
Swindle proudly stops to show-off what truck brand he judges #1.
Swindle proudly stops to show-off what truck brand he judges #1.
And finishes the day enjoying a little tailgate time on the Tundra with his bride and best friend LeAnn, or “Lulu,” as he often calls her.
And finishes the day enjoying a little tailgate time on the Tundra with his bride and best friend LeAnn, or “Lulu,” as he often calls her.

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