2009 Bassmaster Classic: Day Two, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Two of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Fire Marshal shut down all entry into the CenturyTel Center before most of the media and a handful of fans had a chance to get into the building.
The Fire Marshal shut down all entry into the CenturyTel Center before most of the media and a handful of fans had a chance to get into the building.
Randy Howell takes a look around the arena and can't believe the amount of BASS fans in attendance.
Randy Howell takes a look around the arena and can’t believe the amount of BASS fans in attendance.
Bryan Hudgins weighs in 13 pounds, 7 ounces for the two day total and ends up in 45th place.
Bryan Hudgins weighs in 13 pounds, 7 ounces for the two day total and ends up in 45th place.
Fred Roumbanis waves to the crowd as he is towed to the stage.
Fred Roumbanis waves to the crowd as he is towed to the stage.
Brian Snowden catches 19 pounds, 4 ounces and boosts himself to 6th place in the standings going into the final day.
Brian Snowden catches 19 pounds, 4 ounces and boosts himself to 6th place in the standings going into the final day.
Terry
Terry “Big Show” Scroggins waits just outside the entrance to the CenturyTel Center for his turn to get an official weight.
Rick Morris finishes in 40th place and will miss the chance to fish the final day.
Rick Morris finishes in 40th place and will miss the chance to fish the final day.
The Zac Brown Band rocked the house with their hit
The Zac Brown Band rocked the house with their hit “Chicken Fried” as the ESPN cameras roll.
The fans went wild as
The fans went wild as “freebies” were thrown into the crowd.
Mercury throws t-shirts and other gifts to the fans.
Mercury throws t-shirts and other gifts to the fans.
The CenturyTel Center is packed to the hilt on the second day of the Bassmaster Classic.
The CenturyTel Center is packed to the hilt on the second day of the Bassmaster Classic.
Steve Kennedy talks to emcee Keith Alan about the day he had on the water. Kennedy ends up in 35th place for the tournament.
Steve Kennedy talks to emcee Keith Alan about the day he had on the water. Kennedy ends up in 35th place for the tournament.
The elaborate stage lighting made for an amazing visual to go along with the stage set-up.
The elaborate stage lighting made for an amazing visual to go along with the stage set-up.
Mercury representatives stand behind the large screen just off stage and watch the show through the screen.
Mercury representatives stand behind the large screen just off stage and watch the show through the screen.
Aaron Martens holds up one of the fish that kept him in the top five on Day Two.
Aaron Martens holds up one of the fish that kept him in the top five on Day Two.
Scott Rook talks on his cell phone as he waits to weigh in outside the CenturyTel Center.
Scott Rook talks on his cell phone as he waits to weigh in outside the CenturyTel Center.
Zac Brown spends a moment with Bassmaster Elite pro Bobby Lane behind the CenturyTel Center.
Zac Brown spends a moment with Bassmaster Elite pro Bobby Lane behind the CenturyTel Center.
Richard Prather with Outdoor Music, who produced Bassmaster Elite pro Casey Ashley's single
Richard Prather with Outdoor Music, who produced Bassmaster Elite pro Casey Ashley’s single “Fisherman”, also visited with Zac Brown behind the CenturyTel Center.
Michael Iaconelli works the crowd as the ESPN cameras roll.
Michael Iaconelli works the crowd as the ESPN cameras roll.
A shot of the crowd from left of the stage. The banners across the back wall represent each Bassmaster Classic Champion since it all started.
A shot of the crowd from left of the stage. The banners across the back wall represent each Bassmaster Classic Champion since it all started.
Kenyon Hill shows one of the fish that helped him to a 16-pound, 12-ounce total for Day Two, good for 22nd place on the day.
Kenyon Hill shows one of the fish that helped him to a 16-pound, 12-ounce total for Day Two, good for 22nd place on the day.
The BASS crew cleans each boat and truck before they go into the arena.
The BASS crew cleans each boat and truck before they go into the arena.
The CenturyTel Center goes quiet shortly after the weigh in. What took people hours of standing in line to get in, took only minutes to get out.
The CenturyTel Center goes quiet shortly after the weigh in. What took people hours of standing in line to get in, took only minutes to get out.
Buses wait in line to take the remaining fans back to the parking areas around Shreveport and Bossier City.
Buses wait in line to take the remaining fans back to the parking areas around Shreveport and Bossier City.
The Bossier City Police Department has put many hours into making sure all patrons are safe and secure.
The Bossier City Police Department has put many hours into making sure all patrons are safe and secure.
Keith Alan wraps up the show, running through a list of the top pros that will fish tomorrow.
Keith Alan wraps up the show, running through a list of the top pros that will fish tomorrow.