Behind the scenes on Day Four

The crowd was huge and the atmosphere relaxed as Aaron Martens claimed the All-Star title.

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<p> Fans turn out in droves in Decatur, Ill., to watch the final weigh-in.</p>
Fans turn out in droves in Decatur, Ill., to watch the final weigh-in.
<p> College anglers fished this weekend and watch the Elite action.</p>
College anglers fished this weekend and watch the Elite action.
<p> Aaron Martens signs an autograph.</p>
Aaron Martens signs an autograph.
<p> Edwin Evers chats before the weigh-in.</p>
Edwin Evers chats before the weigh-in.
<p> Illinois State was well-represented today.<br />  </p>
Illinois State was well-represented today.
 
<p> Action is filmed for the upcoming television show.</p>
Action is filmed for the upcoming television show.
<p> Staffers are working hard to make the weigh-in a success, both at the venue and online (and even later, on TV!).</p>
Staffers are working hard to make the weigh-in a success, both at the venue and online (and even later, on TV!).
<p> Young fans wait as the anglers' Toyotas start to pull them to the stage.</p>
Young fans wait as the anglers’ Toyotas start to pull them to the stage.
<p> This is one well-documented event!</p>
This is one well-documented event!
<p> There's a fantastic turnout for the final weigh-in.</p>
There’s a fantastic turnout for the final weigh-in.
<p> Edwin Evers is pulled next to the stage.</p>
Edwin Evers is pulled next to the stage.
<p> He receives a warm welcome.</p>
He receives a warm welcome.
<p> Aaron Martens is interviewed after winning the Championship title by one pound, four ounces.</p>
Aaron Martens is interviewed after winning the Championship title by one pound, four ounces.
<p> Martens said he didn't need to rush off after the weigh-in, and promised to hang around for autographs and pictures. </p>
Martens said he didn’t need to rush off after the weigh-in, and promised to hang around for autographs and pictures. 
<p> ... And the good people of Decatur held him to that!</p>
… And the good people of Decatur held him to that!