It Took Me 31 YEARS To BUILD This BOAT! Ikes's last Ride 2 Bass Fishing Video

Welcome back to Going Ike. This is Part 2 of my full 2026 BassCat Puma STS walkthrough, and now we’re moving to the business end of the boat.

This is where it actually goes down.

In this episode, I break down the entire front deck layout, from how I organize 30 rods in the locker, to how I separate hard baits, soft plastics, and tournament-ready setups for maximum efficiency. I’m showing you the exact system I use so I can grab what I need without thinking when seconds matter.

We dive into the electronics stack with the Lowrance HDS 16 / 12 setup, how I split mapping, 2D, side imaging, and forward-facing sonar depending on Elite rules, and why I flipped the screens this year. I’ll also show you the new Lowrance Ghost X trolling motor, Active Target 2 mounting, inset prop redesign, custom directional arrow setup, Hydrowave placement, and anchor lock strategy.

Every inch of this deck is built around one thing: making better decisions, faster.

This might be my final full Elite build — so I set this one up exactly how I want it. No compromises.

If you missed Part 1 (engine, power, batteries, back deck, and performance setup), make sure you check that out too. Together, this is the complete tournament weapon.

Boat Rigging Products & Services In This Video:
Lowrance HDS Pro 12 Fishfinders
Power-Pole Blade Shallow Water Anchor
"The Leash" Outboard Motor Tether
Ram-Mount RAM-B-101-C-UN9U X-Grip 3 10" Tablet Holder
T-H Marine Oxygenator Pro
Transom Savers and Steering Locks
VFX Boat Wraps
Integrated Boatworks
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