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Inside the Classic champ’s ride

Take a peek at reigning Classic champ Cliff Pace's Toyota Tundra.

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<p>A touring bass pro’s truck is so much more than a tow vehicle – it is a modern angler’s office on wheels, a traveling tackle storage unit, a mess hall at times and can even provide sleeping quarters in a pinch. No wonder it is one of the greatest tools in a professional angler’s arsenal. Take a step inside 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion Cliff Pace's Toyota Tundra with B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito. </p>
A touring bass pro’s truck is so much more than a tow vehicle – it is a modern angler’s office on wheels, a traveling tackle storage unit, a mess hall at times and can even provide sleeping quarters in a pinch. No wonder it is one of the greatest tools in a professional angler’s arsenal. Take a step inside 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion Cliff Pace’s Toyota Tundra with B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito. 
<p>Cliff Pace looks through his equipment for some tackle. As you can see, space is not wasted in Pace's truckbed.</p>
Cliff Pace looks through his equipment for some tackle. As you can see, space is not wasted in Pace’s truckbed.
<p>He has nearly anything you can think of in here.</p>
He has nearly anything you can think of in here.
<p>After back-to-back tournaments, the back seats of Pace's truck are getting pretty full too.</p>
After back-to-back tournaments, the back seats of Pace’s truck are getting pretty full too.
<p>Here is the Classic champ's driver's seat.</p>
Here is the Classic champ’s driver’s seat.
<p>Cliff never forgets his helmet when he is on the water.</p>
Cliff never forgets his helmet when he is on the water.
<p>Pace organizes all his tackle in these plastic bins.</p>
Pace organizes all his tackle in these plastic bins.
<p>Maybe he could use a few more?</p>
Maybe he could use a few more?
<p>He keeps his Yamaha hat nearby on the dashboard.</p>
He keeps his Yamaha hat nearby on the dashboard.
<p>After handling big lunkers in the sun all day, it's important to take care of your skin.</p>
After handling big lunkers in the sun all day, it’s important to take care of your skin.
<p>Cliff's tournament jersey is riding shotgun today.</p>
Cliff’s tournament jersey is riding shotgun today.
<p>Always important to have eye protection nearby, on the water and the road.</p>
Always important to have eye protection nearby, on the water and the road.
<p>The campsite pass from last week's tournament is still hanging up- I bet Cliff has quite a collection of these after a long road trip.</p>
The campsite pass from last week’s tournament is still hanging up- I bet Cliff has quite a collection of these after a long road trip.
<p>A discount card for V&M Baits in his visor. They are a sponsor, so hopefully Cliff gets a pretty good deal on their wares.</p>
A discount card for V&M Baits in his visor. They are a sponsor, so hopefully Cliff gets a pretty good deal on their wares.
<p>In the door you find Sharpies and change.</p>
In the door you find Sharpies and change.
<p>It's very important to stay hydrated on the water, and Cliff is prepared.</p>
It’s very important to stay hydrated on the water, and Cliff is prepared.
<p>Also in the door is a bag of jigheads.</p>
Also in the door is a bag of jigheads.
<p>Cliff is always ready to tie some jigs.</p>
Cliff is always ready to tie some jigs.
<p>Thanks Cliff for letting us check out your truck!</p>
Thanks Cliff for letting us check out your truck!

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