2009 Elite Series Postseason #1: Day One, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images of the anglers as they interact with the crowd and prepare for the weigh-in on Day One of the 2009 Elite Series Postseason #1, Trophy Chase, on Lake Jordan, near Wetumpka, Alabama.

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Mike Iaconelli holds up the biggest bass of the day, a 4-pound, 11-ounce mule.
Mike Iaconelli holds up the biggest bass of the day, a 4-pound, 11-ounce mule.
Mark Menendez moves nimbly onto the weigh-in stage for the first day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase.
Mark Menendez moves nimbly onto the weigh-in stage for the first day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase.
Kevin VanDam entered Toyota Trucks Championship Week with a slight advantage in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, but ceded the lead to Skeet Reese after Day One.
Kevin VanDam entered Toyota Trucks Championship Week with a slight advantage in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, but ceded the lead to Skeet Reese after Day One.
A group of Alabama fans enjoyed the weigh-in at the Wetumpka Civic Center.
A group of Alabama fans enjoyed the weigh-in at the Wetumpka Civic Center.
Gerald Swindle waits for the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase weigh-in to begin.
Gerald Swindle waits for the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase weigh-in to begin.
Fans packed in to see Toyota Trucks Championship Week get kicked off in Wetumpka, Ala.
Fans packed in to see Toyota Trucks Championship Week get kicked off in Wetumpka, Ala.
Some extreme BASS fans got rowdy when cheering for their favorite anglers.
Some extreme BASS fans got rowdy when cheering for their favorite anglers.
Mayor of Wetumpka, Jerry Willis, welcomed the Elite Series postseason to his city with open arms.
Mayor of Wetumpka, Jerry Willis, welcomed the Elite Series postseason to his city with open arms.
Founder of BASS, Ray Scott, welcomed fans to the opening of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase.
Founder of BASS, Ray Scott, welcomed fans to the opening of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase.
Mike Iaconelli signs a few autographs for fans after a great day of fishing on Lake Jordan.
Mike Iaconelli signs a few autographs for fans after a great day of fishing on Lake Jordan.
Cliff Pace pulls out a fat Coosa River spotted bass before bringing his bag to the scales.
Cliff Pace pulls out a fat Coosa River spotted bass before bringing his bag to the scales.
Tommy Biffle gives a wave to the crowd before dropping a hammer on the other 11 Elite Series pros.
Tommy Biffle gives a wave to the crowd before dropping a hammer on the other 11 Elite Series pros.
After a great first day on Lake Jordan, Tommy Biffle pulled within 6 points of Skeet Reese for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
After a great first day on Lake Jordan, Tommy Biffle pulled within 6 points of Skeet Reese for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Randy Howell and Mark Menendez share Day One stories from the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Triumph.
Randy Howell and Mark Menendez share Day One stories from the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Triumph.
Howell, a resident of Alabama, takes time after weighing in to sign autographs.
Howell, a resident of Alabama, takes time after weighing in to sign autographs.
Kelly Jordon sorts out his culling tabs before his fish are bagged and brought to the scales.
Kelly Jordon sorts out his culling tabs before his fish are bagged and brought to the scales.
Todd Faircloth signs autographs after an eighth-place Day One showing in the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Triumph.
Todd Faircloth signs autographs after an eighth-place Day One showing in the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Triumph.
Kevin VanDam talks with a fan as Skeet Reese (foreground) prepares to take over the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Kevin VanDam talks with a fan as Skeet Reese (foreground) prepares to take over the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Skeet Reese shares a few laughs at the Day One weigh-in to kick off Toyota Trucks Championship Week.
Skeet Reese shares a few laughs at the Day One weigh-in to kick off Toyota Trucks Championship Week.
Kevin VanDam appears to look down on Skeet Reese as he signs autographs for fans after the weigh-in.
Kevin VanDam appears to look down on Skeet Reese as he signs autographs for fans after the weigh-in.