Behind the scenes in Birmingham

Go backstage at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex as the crowds arrive to watch the Day One weigh-in.

The stage is set at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center for the first weigh-in of the 2014 Geico Bassmaster Classic.
The stage is set at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center for the first weigh-in of the 2014 Geico Bassmaster Classic.
Video of 2013 champion Cliff Pace dominates the big screen as fans start filing into the convention center.
Video of 2013 champion Cliff Pace dominates the big screen as fans start filing into the convention center.
There are plenty of big screens to ensure no one misses the action, no matter where their seat.
There are plenty of big screens to ensure no one misses the action, no matter where their seat.
Staffers and media do their thing backstage.
Staffers and media do their thing backstage.
Free pre-weigh-in entertainment included The Evan Williams Bourbon Classic Warm-Up, featuring the Super Retriever Dock Dogs.
Free pre-weigh-in entertainment included The Evan Williams Bourbon Classic Warm-Up, featuring the Super Retriever Dock Dogs.
And put on a show, they did.
And put on a show, they did.
The dogs do not appear to suffer from butterflies, even with a growing crowd looking on.
The dogs do not appear to suffer from butterflies, even with a growing crowd looking on.
The first couple rows get a little wet.
The first couple rows get a little wet.
A little hype before the next trick.
A little hype before the next trick.
Our star sits at the ready. What a performer!
Our star sits at the ready. What a performer!
Cannonbaaaaaaaaaaaaalllll!
Cannonbaaaaaaaaaaaaalllll!
Another good shake is in order.
Another good shake is in order.
Looks like someone's been to the Expo ... hope they're ready for a shower ...
Looks like someone’s been to the Expo … hope they’re ready for a shower …
... 'cause I know just the dog to give it to 'em ...
… ’cause I know just the dog to give it to ’em …
The crowd grows on, bringing large signs in support of their favorite anglers.
The crowd grows on, bringing large signs in support of their favorite anglers.
The Lane family is ready to cheer Chris and Bobby on.
The Lane family is ready to cheer Chris and Bobby on.
A forest of cameras sprouts up in front of the stage.
A forest of cameras sprouts up in front of the stage.
It takes a number of professionals, but every effort is made to ensure the bass caught and weighed in all tournaments make it back into the lake or river alive.
It takes a number of professionals, but every effort is made to ensure the bass caught and weighed in all tournaments make it back into the lake or river alive.