The Elites' road trip out West

<p>It's a long drive from Guntersville, Ala., to Sacramento, Calif., for the Elite Series pros. Some, like <a href=

It’s a long drive from Guntersville, Ala., to Sacramento, Calif., for the Elite Series pros. Some, like David Mullins, got messages like this one on their GPS. See the photos they’ve posted online the last couple of days as some make the long drive, with a few stops along the way, and others are already enjoying California.

<p>Starting my cross country trip out to the California Delta. Sounds simple enough, get on I-40 west and drive to the end of it then drive some more!</p>
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Starting my cross country trip out to the California Delta. Sounds simple enough, get on I-40 west and drive to the end of it then drive some more!
— David Walker

<p>Good Monday morning from the top of the world! Have a GREAT week! #goingike #bestwifeever</p>
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Good Monday morning from the top of the world! Have a GREAT week! #goingike #bestwifeever
— Mike Iaconelli

<p>Which route should I take to Sacramento, CA? I-10 or I-40?</p>
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Which route should I take to Sacramento, CA? I-10 or I-40?
— JTodd Tucker

<p>1st GoPro selfie stick shot headn west with Papa Pip helpin out ... I could get used to this!</p>
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1st GoPro selfie stick shot headn west with Papa Pip helpin out … I could get used to this!
— Chad Pipkens

<p>California bound...only 1886 miles to go!</p>
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California bound…only 1886 miles to go!
— Keith Combs

<p>I got my seat belt on for sure ... #basslife #basswife #shecandrive #gowest #roadtrip</p>
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I got my seat belt on for sure … #basslife #basswife #shecandrive #gowest #roadtrip
— Micah Frazier

<p>Well it's finally here ... cross country trip for the Cal Delta and Lake Havasu #basselite tournaments. Gonna be a long ride. 2500 miles and 36 hours one way. #roadwarrior</p>
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Well it’s finally here … cross country trip for the Cal Delta and Lake Havasu #basselite tournaments. Gonna be a long ride. 2500 miles and 36 hours one way. #roadwarrior
— Bradley Roy

<p>It's a long drive from California but my buddy who's driving my rig back for the next two Bassmaster Elite events out West here has assured me my trophy is in safe hands!</p>
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It’s a long drive from California but my buddy who’s driving my rig back for the next two Bassmaster Elite events out West here has assured me my trophy is in safe hands!
— Skeet Reese

Ken Iyobe

<p>Pretty views here in Arizona! Long drive, but it's worth it for that!</p>
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Pretty views here in Arizona! Long drive, but it’s worth it for that!
— Jordan Lee

<p>A couple Mad Hueys heading across the desert! California bound with @kpalaiuk for the third stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series!</p>
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A couple Mad Hueys heading across the desert! California bound with @kpalaiuk for the third stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series!
— Carl Jocumsen

<p>Filming on beautiful Lake Berryessa today. #WelcomeHome #HomecomingWeek</p>
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Filming on beautiful Lake Berryessa today. #WelcomeHome #HomecomingWeek
— Chris Zaldain

<p>Ran into Kyler Chelminiak of the Bethel University fishing team as I make my way out to Cali. Always great to meet the next generation of our sport.</p>
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Ran into Kyler Chelminiak of the Bethel University fishing team as I make my way out to Cali. Always great to meet the next generation of our sport.
— Joe Sancho

<p>Yup.... We put a few miles on the truck traveling. The truck hit 100,000 on the odometer at Battle Mountain, Nevada.</p>
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Yup…. We put a few miles on the truck traveling. The truck hit 100,000 on the odometer at Battle Mountain, Nevada.
— Brent Chapman

<p>In honor of National Take Your Kid To Work Day, Little Alton is helping me make the long drive to Sacramento. Now that's taking one for the team!</p>
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In honor of National Take Your Kid To Work Day, Little Alton is helping me make the long drive to Sacramento. Now that’s taking one for the team!
— Alton Jones

<p>Gotta get new tires ... this is the part of the long trip, huh ...</p>
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Gotta get new tires … this is the part of the long trip, huh …
— Kota Kiriyama

<p>"Blaze your own path & the road to success will trail right behind." - Robert Brault</p>
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“Blaze your own path & the road to success will trail right behind.” – Robert Brault
— Kevin Ledoux

<p>Finally in Arizona! #basslife</p>
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Finally in Arizona! #basslife
— Matt Lee

<p>Enough driving for today. Only 27 more hours to the CA Delta!</p>
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Enough driving for today. Only 27 more hours to the CA Delta!
— Russ Lane

<p>Lovin every minute at Yosemite! Mother Nature is a cool chick! #redwoods #bigtrees</p>
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Lovin every minute at Yosemite! Mother Nature is a cool chick! #redwoods #bigtrees
— Mike Iaconelli

<p>Slowly but surely making my way to Cali...</p>
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Slowly but surely making my way to Cali…
— Mike McClelland

<p>My brother and I worked for 2 days on my mom's boat so she can get out there fishing again. Now it's time to get my own ready for the California Delta.</p>
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My brother and I worked for 2 days on my mom’s boat so she can get out there fishing again. Now it’s time to get my own ready for the California Delta.
— Aaron Martens

<p>I got into California!!</p>
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I got into California!!
— Yusuke Miyazaki

<p>On my way to California. Made it to Amarillo, Tx. Had to give the Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment Truck a rest for an ice cream break!</p>
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On my way to California. Made it to Amarillo, Tx. Had to give the Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment Truck a rest for an ice cream break!
— Keith Poche

<p>Knock, knock, Ken Cook!</p>
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Knock, knock, Ken Cook!
— Kevin Short

<p>I haven't been here ten minutes (Clear Lake) and caught this 4lber. Man it's going to be a fun day! #californialove</p>
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I haven’t been here ten minutes (Clear Lake) and caught this 4lber. Man it’s going to be a fun day! #californialove
— Fred Roumbanis

<p>This has been my vew for far too long! Gonna be worth it to get to the next #basselite though. Looking forward to fishing in California and Arizona!</p>
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This has been my vew for far too long! Gonna be worth it to get to the next #basselite though. Looking forward to fishing in California and Arizona!
— Terry Scroggins

<p>That was fun ... #flattire #newmexico #lancecamper #neverfails</p>
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That was fun … #flattire #newmexico #lancecamper #neverfails
— Micah Frazier

<p>I love a good road trip. It's great to drive out West and explore new areas. The kids loved Bonneville Salt Flats.</p>
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I love a good road trip. It’s great to drive out West and explore new areas. The kids loved Bonneville Salt Flats.
— Brent Chapman

<p>Made AZ but not quite Flagstaff. #hadNuff #tired</p>
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Made AZ but not quite Flagstaff. #hadNuff #tired
— David Walker

<p>The West is awesome.</p>
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The West is awesome.
— Joe Sancho

<p>What an amazing day!</p>
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What an amazing day!
— Randall Tharp