2009 Federation Nation Championship: Day Two Behind The Scenes

The BASS Federation contenders flags fly during the weigh-in.

Tournament Director Trip Weldon checks an angler's fish.

Anglers line up waiting to weigh-in their catches.

The BASS Federation Nation Championship trophy waiting to be claimed.

The crowd watches on as the anglers weigh-in.

The crowd watches on as the anglers weigh-in.

Don Hogue, the day 2 leader, holds up his big fish of the day.

Cheering on Chuck Murray

The PVA wrapped truck pulls John Clark to the weigh-in.

Keith Alan interviews the Italian competitor, Jacopo Gallelli.

The crowd watches on as the anglers weigh-in.

A young fan watches the weigh-in.

Sam Anthony holds a day two fish.

Don Hogue gives the crowd an early look at his kicker fish for Day Two of the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship.

Brent Long holds up his big fish of the day as flashes from cameras in the crowd go off from every angle.

Jeff Freeman holds up a pair of aces that will definitely help his Day Two cause.

The crowd for the Day Two weigh in was wide and deep as fishing fans and family showed up in support of their favorite angler.

Wes Haney puts on a show of his own as he holds up his Day Two kicker bass.

Michelle Ladner takes photos of her husband Joe Ladner while he is on stage.

Sam Anthony holds up a nice kicker fish before stepping to the stage.

Brandon Card is on stage talking about his day as the Bryan V. Kerchal Memorial Trophy stands proudly to the side waiting for tomorrow, and its new home.

Brian Schmidt holds up another big bass for the crowd on Day Two.

Jody Adkins was able to connect with a nice bass on Day Two. All around the fishing seemed to improve over Day One.

Fans and family members stayed until the end of the weigh in, showing once again, the fishing community is a tight knot group.