Behind the Scenes from Saturday’s Weigh-in

Behind the scenes at Whitaker Park on Day 3 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.

Like each day this week, Kevin Ledoux was among the first anglers back to the weigh-in site for the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
Like each day this week, Kevin Ledoux was among the first anglers back to the weigh-in site for the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
Ledoux was followed closely by Fred Roumbanis.
Ledoux was followed closely by Fred Roumbanis.
Anglers begin to file in for their 3 p.m. check-in.
Anglers begin to file in for their 3 p.m. check-in.
Gerald Swindle talks with B.A.S.S. Tournament official Chuck Harbin.
Gerald Swindle talks with B.A.S.S. Tournament official Chuck Harbin.
The helping hands are ready to go today!
The helping hands are ready to go today!
Roumbanis shows off a keeper from Saturday's action.
Roumbanis shows off a keeper from Saturday’s action.
The word is Mike Iaconelli had a big day on the water.
The word is Mike Iaconelli had a big day on the water.
Seth Feider and Stephen Browning come in side by side.
Seth Feider and Stephen Browning come in side by side.
Boats pack the dock tightly to squeeze in everyone.
Boats pack the dock tightly to squeeze in everyone.
Skeet Reese bags his fish from Day 3.
Skeet Reese bags his fish from Day 3.
So does Chris Zaldain. That's a good one.
So does Chris Zaldain. That’s a good one.
Stephen Browning heads to the tanks.
Stephen Browning heads to the tanks.
Before the weigh-in begins, check out the crowd and some booths at the expo. There were bands scheduled after the weigh-in in an event called Party in the Park.
Before the weigh-in begins, check out the crowd and some booths at the expo. There were bands scheduled after the weigh-in in an event called Party in the Park.
Berkley had a giant tent ...
Berkley had a giant tent …
Pros hung out and talked to the fishing fans and signed plenty of autographs.
Pros hung out and talked to the fishing fans and signed plenty of autographs.
Berkley staff talks to other anglers about their products.
Berkley staff talks to other anglers about their products.
Everything gets going with the singing of the national anthems of Canada and the United States.
Everything gets going with the singing of the national anthems of Canada and the United States.
A giant crowd showed up and proved why Waddington, N.Y., is one of the best venues B.A.S.S. has ever visited.
A giant crowd showed up and proved why Waddington, N.Y., is one of the best venues B.A.S.S. has ever visited.
Rigid Industries also representing at the weigh-in site.
Rigid Industries also representing at the weigh-in site.
As well as Livingston Lures. By the way that's Randy Howell's boys, Laker and Oakley,  in the Livingston both. And that's Robin Howell in the bottom right. It's a family affair!
As well as Livingston Lures. By the way that’s Randy Howell’s boys, Laker and Oakley, in the Livingston both. And that’s Robin Howell in the bottom right. It’s a family affair!
Kids got the chance to play games.
Kids got the chance to play games.
Fans are intent on watching the anglers bring their fish across the stage.
Fans are intent on watching the anglers bring their fish across the stage.
Paul Mueller and Mark Menendez wait backstage for a weigh-in bag.
Paul Mueller and Mark Menendez wait backstage for a weigh-in bag.
There are big boats ... then there are BIGGER boats.
There are big boats … then there are BIGGER boats.
Anglers finish weighing in then head to put their boat on the trailer as the weather threatens.
Anglers finish weighing in then head to put their boat on the trailer as the weather threatens.
What a great venue in Waddington!
What a great venue in Waddington!
Steve Wright interviews Mark Davis in what sounded like a pretty funny story.
Steve Wright interviews Mark Davis in what sounded like a pretty funny story.
Dean Rojas lost the Angler of the Year lead this week, but it' remains very tight. He's 11 points behind Aaron Martens with two events left.
Dean Rojas lost the Angler of the Year lead this week, but it’ remains very tight. He’s 11 points behind Aaron Martens with two events left.
Alton Jones shows off his Day 3 catch.
Alton Jones shows off his Day 3 catch.
All 50 boats are accounted for and the weigh-in is in full force.
All 50 boats are accounted for and the weigh-in is in full force.
Gerald Swindle didn't fish today, but it didn't stop him from hanging out with his friends during the weigh-in.
Gerald Swindle didn’t fish today, but it didn’t stop him from hanging out with his friends during the weigh-in.
Mike Iaconelli did indeed have a big day, weighing 22 pounds, 4 ounces.
Mike Iaconelli did indeed have a big day, weighing 22 pounds, 4 ounces.
Seth Feider made his first Top 12 cut as an Elite angler. He will head out in ninth on Sunday.
Seth Feider made his first Top 12 cut as an Elite angler. He will head out in ninth on Sunday.
Officials work to return the day's catch to the St. Lawrence River by way of the Shimano Live Release boat.
Officials work to return the day’s catch to the St. Lawrence River by way of the Shimano Live Release boat.
Day 2 leader Edwin Evers is next up to weigh in.
Day 2 leader Edwin Evers is next up to weigh in.
Fans get loud for the tournament leader.
Fans get loud for the tournament leader.
Gusts of wind greet the venue as a storm approaches.
Gusts of wind greet the venue as a storm approaches.
It got pretty rough at the weigh-in site.
It got pretty rough at the weigh-in site.
Aaron Martens narrowly missed the Top 12 cut placing 13th, but he took a moment to sign autographs for young fans.
Aaron Martens narrowly missed the Top 12 cut placing 13th, but he took a moment to sign autographs for young fans.
The wind blows hard at Whitaker Park.
The wind blows hard at Whitaker Park.
Andy Montgomery shows off a nice fish.
Andy Montgomery shows off a nice fish.
Edwin Evers gets interviewed. He maintained the lead after Day 3 but has just a 1-pound, 7-ounce gap.
Edwin Evers gets interviewed. He maintained the lead after Day 3 but has just a 1-pound, 7-ounce gap.
Anglers head to put their boats on the trailer when they finish weighing in.
Anglers head to put their boats on the trailer when they finish weighing in.
Josh Bertrand signs an autograph for a young friend. Bertrand is second behind Edwin Evers.
Josh Bertrand signs an autograph for a young friend. Bertrand is second behind Edwin Evers.
Keith Combs and Kevin Ledoux chat before Combs heads to the scales.
Keith Combs and Kevin Ledoux chat before Combs heads to the scales.
Boom! Combs sacks a big bag on Day 3.
Boom! Combs sacks a big bag on Day 3.
He shows them off to the cameras!
He shows them off to the cameras!
Jordan Lee, Steve Kennedy and Marty Robinson share a good laugh backstage.
Jordan Lee, Steve Kennedy and Marty Robinson share a good laugh backstage.
Hank Cherry heads to his trailer after finishing 43rd this week.
Hank Cherry heads to his trailer after finishing 43rd this week.