All-Star Semi-Final behind-the-scenes gallery

The Cookin’ on the Coosa BBQ Cook-off made the weigh-in venue smell oh-so-good.

A Toyota Tundra banner flies at the Wetumpka Civic Center for the weigh-in.

Jeff Kriet is photographed by fans as he signs autographs for others.

Despite his seemingly endless fan line, Ike maintained his smile. Well not that one, but he’s always happy to do it.

Ike draws in fans of all sizes.

Ike autographs his likeness on a poster.

Ott Defoe stays cool in his truck while he waits in line to weigh in.

The anglers lined their rigs for the drive-by weigh-in.

Steve Kennedy visits with some fans.

Davy Hite signs an autograph in the book published for Toyota Trucks All-Star Week.

Skeet Reese is first angler to weigh-in and he was looking for some Lake Jordan redemption.

Ike puts this beauty in his bag.

Aaron Martens bags his nice fish.

Semi-Final leader Casey Ashley has something to show.

Terry Scroggins uses the head first method to bag his fish.

Ott Defoe said once again he had his limit early.

Gerlad Swindle takes a close look at this bass, which helped him advance to next week’s competition.

A relaxed moment at the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final weigh-in. 

These eight anglers move on to Friday’s Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship on the Alabama River.

Casey Ashley caught the most weight on Lake Jordan, winning the event.

Surprisingly, Kevin VanDam didn’t make the cut.

The weigh-in crowd was packed despite extreme heat.

Fans voted in Skeet Reese, who took eighth and knocked out KVD, a small point of redeptiom.

No. 1 qualifier Casey Ashley will have to face Skeet Reese head-to-head in Friday’s Round 1.

It is rare to see KVD not making a cut.

All-Star Week will be aired on ESPN2.