2009 Elite Series Postseason #2: Day Two, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Two of the 2009 Elite Series Postseason #2, Trophy Triumph, on the Alabama River near Montgomery, Alabama.

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Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona host the final
Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona host the final “Hooked Up” of Toyota Trucks Championship Week before the weigh-in begins.
Just as the Day Two weigh-in of the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph gets underway, a nasty storm begins to brew right over downtown Montgomery.
Just as the Day Two weigh-in of the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph gets underway, a nasty storm begins to brew right over downtown Montgomery.
The rain and storms couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the Montgomery fans, who came out in droves to watch the crowning of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
The rain and storms couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Montgomery fans, who came out in droves to watch the crowning of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Randy Howell tries to secure his boat as they are tied three wide at the docks for the final weigh-in.
Randy Howell tries to secure his boat as they are tied three wide at the docks for the final weigh-in.
Elite pro Gerald Swindle puts away his gear before bagging his fish.
Elite pro Gerald Swindle puts away his gear before bagging his fish.
Pro Gary Klein bags his final days catch.
Pro Gary Klein bags his final days catch.
Elite pro Skeet Reese bags his largest fish of the day.
Elite pro Skeet Reese bags his largest fish of the day.
The Top 12 in the Evan Williams Boubon Trophy triumph wait at the tanks back stage.
The Top 12 in the Evan Williams Boubon Trophy triumph wait at the tanks back stage.
Elite pro Gerald Swindle walks to the stage to get his final weight of the final tournament in the TTBAOY.
Elite pro Gerald Swindle walks to the stage to get his final weight of the final tournament in the TTBAOY.
“Then there were two.” Points leader Skeet Reese and tournament leader Kevin VanDam wait back stage as their time to weigh in draws near.
Elite pro Kevin VanDam leaves the tanks and heads to the back stage area where he will wait to take the stage.
Elite pro Kevin VanDam leaves the tanks and heads to the back stage area where he will wait to take the stage.
Elite pro Skeet Reese is no doubt thinking about all of the missed opportunities on the Alabama River.
Elite pro Skeet Reese is no doubt thinking about all of the missed opportunities on the Alabama River.
A group of Elite Series pros do the math back stage as Kevin VanDam weighs in.
A group of Elite Series pros do the math back stage as Kevin VanDam weighs in.
Elite pro Skeet Reese stands back stage and watches as Kevin VanDam gets his weight and talks about his two days on the Alabama River.
Elite pro Skeet Reese stands back stage and watches as Kevin VanDam gets his
weight and talks about his two days on the Alabama River.
Skeet Reese takes the stage as Kevin VanDam sits in the
Skeet Reese takes the stage as Kevin VanDam sits in the “Hot Seat” waiting for Reese to get an official weight.
Kevin VanDam turns the tables on Skeet Reese who misses the Angler of the Year title by ounces.
Kevin VanDam turns the tables on Skeet Reese who misses the Angler of the Year title by ounces.
After congratulating Kevin VanDam, Skeet Reese leaves the stage.
After congratulating Kevin VanDam, Skeet Reese leaves the stage.
Elite pro Kevin VanDam waves to the crowd as he is announced the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Elite pro Kevin VanDam waves to the crowd as he is announced the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Kevin VanDam hoists the Angler of the Year trophy for the fifth time in his career.
Kevin VanDam hoists the Angler of the Year trophy for the fifth time in his career.