2009 Elite Series Battle on the Border – WI

This gallery features images from the weigh-in at the 2009 Battle for the Border.

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Anglers wait for the Day One launch that was delayed after the venue was changed for safety purposes.
Anglers wait for the Day One launch that was delayed after the venue was changed for safety purposes.
Michael Iaconelli (First, 27-9)
Michael Iaconelli (First, 27-9)
Michael Iaconelli (First, 27-9)
Michael Iaconelli (First, 27-9)
Gary Klein (1st, 54-7)
Gary Klein (1st, 54-7)
Alton Jones (3rd, 46-4)
Alton Jones (3rd, 46-4)
2009 Battle on the Boarder Top Twelve
2009 Battle on the Boarder Top Twelve
Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)
Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)
Edwin Evers (5th, 50-2)
Edwin Evers (5th, 50-2)
Casey Ashley (31st, 19-14)
Casey Ashley (31st, 19-14)
Clark Rheem (3rd, 28-14)
Clark Rheem (3rd, 28-14)
Ish Monroe (4th, 27-12)
Ish Monroe (4th, 27-12)
Mike McClelland (2nd, 29-5)
Mike McClelland (2nd, 29-5)
The top 12 make their last-minute preparations for the final day of the Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad.
The top 12 make their last-minute preparations for the final day of the Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad.
The final day started under clear skies and calm winds barely put a ripple on Lake Amistad's 67,000 acres.
The final day started under clear skies and calm winds barely put a ripple on Lake Amistad’s 67,000 acres.
A local mariachi band entertained the crowd before the weigh-in, and greeted every Elite Series angler with a song as they approached the stage.
A local mariachi band entertained the crowd before the weigh-in, and greeted every Elite Series angler with a song as they approached the stage.
The Del Rio crowd gets fired up for the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.
The Del Rio crowd gets fired up for the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.
Clark Reehm holds up a Lake Amistad hawg which would threaten Faircloth's place in the hot seat. Reehm finished second, within 12 ounces of Faircloth.
Clark Reehm holds up a Lake Amistad hawg which would threaten Faircloth’s place in the hot seat. Reehm finished second, within 12 ounces of Faircloth.
Todd Faircloth (1st, 76-15)
Todd Faircloth (1st, 76-15)
Todd Faircloth, Battle on the Border winner.
Todd Faircloth, Battle on the Border winner.
Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)
Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)
Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)
Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)