The Toyota Tacoma is essentially the unofficial uniform of the fishing world. Whether it is parked at a crowded boat ramp or tucked away by a remote stream, it is the rig people trust to get the job done. TruckSmart just sent another 2025 out the door for a customer who clearly knows that the right gear doesn't just look good, it extends the trip. No word on if the owner is an avid fisherman, but it would be zero surprise if they were, given how perfectly this build suits that "one more cast" lifestyle.

To handle the gnarly access roads that lead to the best spots, the owner had TruckSmart install a ReadyLift SST 3 inch lift kit. That extra clearance makes plenty of room for a set of Method Race Wheels wrapped in beefy 35 inch tires, providing the kind of footprint you need when the pavement turns to mud or loose gravel.

The centerpiece of this setup is the Overland Vehicle Systems campershell. For an angler, a shell like this is basically a vault for expensive rods and tackle. It changes the entire dynamic of a weekend by providing a dry, locked space for gear and turning the bed into a secure sleeping area. Instead of wasting time driving in from a hotel, the owner can just park at the trailhead and be the first person to cast a line at dawn.

The utility continues with a Prinsu roof rack, the gold standard for mounting fly rod carriers or extra gear. Since the best bites usually happen at o-dark-thirty, the build also includes a Rough Country ditch light kit to navigate dark backcountry roads or rig up gear before the sun is even out.

This 2025 Tacoma is a perfect example of how the right upgrades turn a legendary platform into a purpose-built tool. By focusing on clearance, lighting, and secure storage, this customer now has a rig that can go further and stay out longer than anything else at the boat ramp.