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Inside Mike McClelland’s ride

The Elite pro let's us check out how he gets from tournament to tournament.

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<p>Let's check out Elite Series pro Mike McClelland's Toyota.</p>
Let’s check out Elite Series pro Mike McClelland’s Toyota.
<p>One problem with living on the road, you don't always get a home-cooked meal. </p>
One problem with living on the road, you don’t always get a home-cooked meal. 
<p>The backseat is taken by his clothes.</p>
The backseat is taken by his clothes.
<p>McClelland's tournament jersey.</p>
McClelland’s tournament jersey.
<p>A variety of hats in Mike's backseat. </p>
A variety of hats in Mike’s backseat. 
<p>His Mercury rain jacket is kept in a dry bag. </p>
His Mercury rain jacket is kept in a dry bag. 
<p>Some lake maps are kept in the Toyota's seat pockets. </p>
Some lake maps are kept in the Toyota’s seat pockets. 
<p>This drawer hold a lot of tackle. </p>
This drawer hold a lot of tackle. 
<p>Mike's system means it's easy to get at whatever he needs. </p>
Mike’s system means it’s easy to get at whatever he needs. 
<p>Pro Locker is his go-to rods carrying bag. </p>
Pro Locker is his go-to rods carrying bag. 
<p>Always have a spare trolling motor. </p>
Always have a spare trolling motor. 
<p>Whenever Mike has the chance, he's ready to grill something. </p>
Whenever Mike has the chance, he’s ready to grill something. 
<p>He carries extra Mustang life jackets for anyone getting on his boat with him. </p>
He carries extra Mustang life jackets for anyone getting on his boat with him. 
<p>Mike and his truck, which carries him all over the country fishing in Elite Series events. </p>
Mike and his truck, which carries him all over the country fishing in Elite Series events. 
<p>Comfortable seats are a must for a long drive. </p>
Comfortable seats are a must for a long drive. 
<p>XM Radio channel 63 is his personal favorite. </p>
XM Radio channel 63 is his personal favorite. 
<p>Thanks for letting us check out your truck, Mike! See you at the next Elite event. </p>
Thanks for letting us check out your truck, Mike! See you at the next Elite event. 

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