Courtesy of Dynamic Sponsorships

Wes Logan bested 96 six of his peers to finish fifth in the FXR Bassmaster® Elite on Lake Guntersville, earning an additional $2,500 of extra cash from the Yamaha Power Pay program for his efforts. The 32-year-old Alabama native has now fished three Elite Series tournaments on this iconic fishery, and he’s never finished lower than fifth.

Logan’s quiet confidence and consistent results on Lake Guntersville mirror the efficiency and reliability of the Yamaha 250-horsepower V MAX SHO® on the back of his Falcon Boat. Yamaha’s renowned dependability was paramount for Logan this week, as extremely cold air and water temperatures were a major storyline throughout practice and competition for the Elite Series season opener.

The air temperature was a brutal nine degrees on day one of practice and Logan said he was reading 36-degree water temps when he launched his boat, by far the coldest water temperatures Logan had ever fished for bass in. Even amid the harsh conditions, Logan said he never worried about the motor that had his back.

“That Yamaha SHO on the back of my boat gives me absolute peace of mind,” Logan said. “Whether it’s ten degrees or 100 degrees, I know if I take care of my Yamaha it’ll take care of me.  When temperatures dip below freezing like we faced at Guntersville, you need to be mindful of the conditions. Let your motor idle and warm up a bit first thing in the morning before you blast off and make sure you drain all water from your motor at the end of the day.”

Logan emphasizes that with proper maintenance and care, he knows he can count on his outboard to get him to the fish and back to the boat ramp without issue every single time.  Which, at the end of the day, is the most important thing whether you are fishing at the highest level or you’re on the water for a short trip with your family.

Another major perk of running a Yamaha is if you compete in one of the nearly 600 supported bass, walleye, or saltwater tournaments you’ll have the opportunity for bonus money through Yamaha’s Power Pay contingency. You don’t need to be a pro like Wes Logan to enjoy the rewards of Power Pay.

“I’ll tell any angler who will listen, if you fish tournaments you need to be running a Yamaha,” Logan offered. “It pays to run the best, literally, through the Power Pay program but also in the sense that you get the best performing and most reliable outboard on the market. It really is an easy decision.”

Anglers of all levels are eligible to win through Power Pay. High school and college competition, team trails, grassroots events and more are included in the full list of supported tournaments. For more information, follow this link https://yamahapowerpay.com/registration or send us an email at [email protected] and get signed up today.