Behind the scenes at Day 2

Elite Series anglers arrive at the dock in Guntersville.

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It's time to weigh some fish on Day 2 of the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. The color guard is ready.
It’s time to weigh some fish on Day 2 of the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. The color guard is ready.
Kurt Dove arrives early.
Kurt Dove arrives early.
Dave Smith and John Murray catch a ride to the stage.
Dave Smith and John Murray catch a ride to the stage.
James Elam walks up the ramp.
James Elam walks up the ramp.
Never a good sign on Guntersville when you can bag your fish all at once.
Never a good sign on Guntersville when you can bag your fish all at once.
Stephen Longobardi shows off a good one.
Stephen Longobardi shows off a good one.
Kevin Short has a word with Chris Brown from Rigid Industries.
Kevin Short has a word with Chris Brown from Rigid Industries.
David Mullins arrives...
David Mullins arrives…
As does Edwin Evers.
As does Edwin Evers.
The Elites loaded up the buggies.
The Elites loaded up the buggies.
Chris Lane won't be fishing tomorrow but after the big win at Sabine he remains in good spirits.
Chris Lane won’t be fishing tomorrow but after the big win at Sabine he remains in good spirits.
There's a hashtag on the back of our big screen. I've worked here 3 years and didn't know this.
There’s a hashtag on the back of our big screen. I’ve worked here 3 years and didn’t know this.
Fans react to a big fish on stage.
Fans react to a big fish on stage.
Brandon Lester has a posse.
Brandon Lester has a posse.
This weigh-in is right on the water.
This weigh-in is right on the water.
James Niggemeyer speeds past the police to make it to check-in time. He didn't get a ticket.
James Niggemeyer speeds past the police to make it to check-in time. He didn’t get a ticket.
Ken Iyobe heads in.
Ken Iyobe heads in.
I'm sorry to say we've been trespassing all week.
I’m sorry to say we’ve been trespassing all week.
One cool thing about this setup is the live release boats are on the water. Those fish are headed back to the lake for you to catch next time you're here.
One cool thing about this setup is the live release boats are on the water. Those fish are headed back to the lake for you to catch next time you’re here.
Diet Mtn Dew is a great title sponsor but they are doing something shady here I think.
Diet Mtn Dew is a great title sponsor but they are doing something shady here I think.
The wind picked up during the weigh-in, but thankfully the rain is long gone.
The wind picked up during the weigh-in, but thankfully the rain is long gone.
Carl Jocumsen said this was the best day of his life.
Carl Jocumsen said this was the best day of his life.
Here he is hauling 26 pounds of bass onto the stage.
Here he is hauling 26 pounds of bass onto the stage.
John Crews is having a great year so far.
John Crews is having a great year so far.
Kevin Hawk can tell you where to get the best sushi in Guntersville.
Kevin Hawk can tell you where to get the best sushi in Guntersville.
Allstate wants to give you a shirt if you stop by their booth at the expo.
Allstate wants to give you a shirt if you stop by their booth at the expo.
I don't think Huk is handing out their new Foul Weather Gear, but you can check it out along with all their merchandise.
I don’t think Huk is handing out their new Foul Weather Gear, but you can check it out along with all their merchandise.
Dick Cepek shows off their new tires.
Dick Cepek shows off their new tires.
Cal Lane, Laker and Oakley Howell are hanging out in the Livingston Lures booth.
Cal Lane, Laker and Oakley Howell are hanging out in the Livingston Lures booth.
Mark Davis is getting into the Masters spirit and commissioned a caddy.
Mark Davis is getting into the Masters spirit and commissioned a caddy.
My favorite thing about Greg Hackney's jersey is that where his name should be it just says Hack Attack.
My favorite thing about Greg Hackney’s jersey is that where his name should be it just says Hack Attack.
Andy Montgomery and Josh Bertrand compare notes...
Andy Montgomery and Josh Bertrand compare notes…
...while Randall Tharp and Rick Clunn do the same thing.
…while Randall Tharp and Rick Clunn do the same thing.
Randy Howell makes the time to sign something for a fan.
Randy Howell makes the time to sign something for a fan.
Phillip Lawless from B.A.S.S. records Carl Jocumsen talking about his amazing Day 2.
Phillip Lawless from B.A.S.S. records Carl Jocumsen talking about his amazing Day 2.
While B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright interviews David Walker who also tore it up out there.
While B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright interviews David Walker who also tore it up out there.
Best seat in the house.
Best seat in the house.
Steve Kennedy and Terry Scroggins discuss their days.
Steve Kennedy and Terry Scroggins discuss their days.