The bling of B.A.S.S.

Rims, lift kits and LEDs are but some of the decorations Elite Series pros add to their rigs.

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<p>Though it isn't bejeweled, bedazzled or chrome, Humminbird's 360 Imaging technology currently has the market cornered on "bling" in electronics. The housing is attached to the Power-Pole bracket. Also, Mercury's ProXS cowling got an upgrade for 2013 and some Power-Poles now reach 10 feet deep. This is Jonathon VanDam's Triton.</p>
Though it isn’t bejeweled, bedazzled or chrome, Humminbird’s 360 Imaging technology currently has the market cornered on “bling” in electronics. The housing is attached to the Power-Pole bracket. Also, Mercury’s ProXS cowling got an upgrade for 2013 and some Power-Poles now reach 10 feet deep. This is Jonathon VanDam’s Triton.
<p>Tennessee residents now have an option to get a smallmouth bass tag.</p>
Tennessee residents now have an option to get a smallmouth bass tag.
<p>In the offseason, one of Brandon Palaniuk's favorite pursuits is chasing elk with a bow. His was the only Idaho tag.</p>
In the offseason, one of Brandon Palaniuk’s favorite pursuits is chasing elk with a bow. His was the only Idaho tag.
<p>How many anglers do you know who have a crumpled-in tage like this? Probably more than a few. Most of Cliff Pace's Toyota is wrapped in $100 bills. Hi-Seas fuorocarbon's motto is "When money's on the line." </p>
How many anglers do you know who have a crumpled-in tage like this? Probably more than a few. Most of Cliff Pace’s Toyota is wrapped in $100 bills. Hi-Seas fuorocarbon’s motto is “When money’s on the line.” 
<p>Take a guess who this belongs to. It's on a Nitro that's pulled by a Toyota and the driver of both is a 4-time Classic champion and 7-time Angler of the year.</p>
Take a guess who this belongs to. It’s on a Nitro that’s pulled by a Toyota and the driver of both is a 4-time Classic champion and 7-time Angler of the year.
<p>This is a piece of bling that every angler has at least one of. Many carry a spare prop in their boat somewhere. A 4-blade prop helps with the boat's initial lift and is better for power in rough seas.</p>
This is a piece of bling that every angler has at least one of. Many carry a spare prop in their boat somewhere. A 4-blade prop helps with the boat’s initial lift and is better for power in rough seas.
<p>The trailer of Randy Howell's Triton sports ATX rims, like many anglers. </p>
The trailer of Randy Howell’s Triton sports ATX rims, like many anglers. 
<p>Bobby Lane's Phoenix comes from the factory with high-grade rollers and rubber.</p>
Bobby Lane’s Phoenix comes from the factory with high-grade rollers and rubber.
<p>David Walker's Cabela's-wrapped Toyota and Ranger might be considered <em>GQ</em>. Why? The rims of the trailer...</p>
David Walker’s Cabela’s-wrapped Toyota and Ranger might be considered GQ. Why? The rims of the trailer…
<p>...match those of his Tundra.</p>
…match those of his Tundra.
<p>The front end of Palaniuk's Tundra is adorned with Rigid Industries lighting kits. When the kits are on, the whole undercarriage glows red. The truck also sports custom wheels and a lift kit.</p>
The front end of Palaniuk’s Tundra is adorned with Rigid Industries lighting kits. When the kits are on, the whole undercarriage glows red. The truck also sports custom wheels and a lift kit.
<p>Yusuke Miyazaki's Tundra wears custom wheels and a lift kit. The wheels are similar to...</p>
Yusuke Miyazaki’s Tundra wears custom wheels and a lift kit. The wheels are similar to…
<p>...John Crews' Tundra, which also sports a lift kit. He got out of a diesel Ford and into a Tundra because the Bonus Bucks program provided too great an incentive.</p>
…John Crews’ Tundra, which also sports a lift kit. He got out of a diesel Ford and into a Tundra because the Bonus Bucks program provided too great an incentive.
<p>Terry Scroggins moved away from the yellow-and-black theme and went with a clean white look for 2013. Like many others, his Tundra is lifted.</p>
Terry Scroggins moved away from the yellow-and-black theme and went with a clean white look for 2013. Like many others, his Tundra is lifted.
<p>Scroggins isn't the only angler to get away from the yellow-and-black theme for 2013, Gerald Swindle has gone grey, red and black.</p>
Scroggins isn’t the only angler to get away from the yellow-and-black theme for 2013, Gerald Swindle has gone grey, red and black.
<p>Swindle's Tundra has a more sensible lift than the giant kit it had last year, but still has spiffy custom wheels.</p>
Swindle’s Tundra has a more sensible lift than the giant kit it had last year, but still has spiffy custom wheels.
<p>Swindle's Triton trailer has matching ATX wheels.</p>
Swindle’s Triton trailer has matching ATX wheels.
<p>Guess who this is? Give up? You shouldn't, if you read the license plate frame. Mike Iaconelli is the one of two New Jersey natives in the 2013 Classic field. Pete Gluszek also hails from the Garden State.</p>
Guess who this is? Give up? You shouldn’t, if you read the license plate frame. Mike Iaconelli is the one of two New Jersey natives in the 2013 Classic field. Pete Gluszek also hails from the Garden State.
<p>Ike's lifted Tundra sports rod tube and extra cargo room on the roof.</p>
Ike’s lifted Tundra sports rod tube and extra cargo room on the roof.
<p>Though it isn't particularly shiny, Skeet Reese's Pro Tour Trailer definitely counts as bling.</p>
Though it isn’t particularly shiny, Skeet Reese’s Pro Tour Trailer definitely counts as bling.
<p>Kevin VanDam's Tundra wears custom rims and is wrapped with thousands of photos submitted by fans.</p>
Kevin VanDam’s Tundra wears custom rims and is wrapped with thousands of photos submitted by fans.
<p>Chris Lane's POwer-pole-wrapped Legend wears custom wheels and tires.</p>
Chris Lane’s POwer-pole-wrapped Legend wears custom wheels and tires.