2008 Elite Series: Citrus Slam Day Three Behind The Scenes

Several Elite Series anglers participated in an impromptu 'Bassmaster University' before the Day Three weigh-in. The Elite Series pros took questions from spectators and talked about approach Florida fishing.

After weighing his fish, Dean Rojas gave 7-year old Jacob Bainter of Orlando, Fla., the rod and reel combination he used on Day Three of the Citrus Slam.

Ray Sedgewick pulls two of his largest fish from his livewell, which helped him make the biggest move after Day Three of the tournament: Sedgewick charged to 3rd place with 46 pounds, 4 ounces.

Brian Hudgins said he figured something out late on Day Three and is excited about fishing the final day of the Citrus Slam. Hudgins caught the heaviest limit of the day with 20 pounds, 10 ounces.

Dean Rojas and Bobby Lane sign autographs for the large crowd gathered to watch the Day Three weigh-in at Mack's River Resort.

Skeet Reese finished the Citrus Slam in 22nd place with 37 pounds, 3 ounces.

Legendary BASS photographer Gerald Crawford has taken photos at Bassmaster events since 1979. After countless photos and a multitude of magazine covers to his credit, Crawford will retire after the final day of the Citrus Slam.

The top 12 attend a quick briefing after the Day Three weigh-in.

Kevin VanDam does an interview with ESPN's Mark Zona after taking the lead in the Citrus Slam with a three-day weight of 49 pounds, 1 ounce.

Before bagging their fish, Kevin VanDam and Mark Davis visited about their third day of fishing on the Kissimmee Chain. VanDam leads the Citrus Slam, while Davis failed to make the final day cut and finished 18th.

Jason Quinn and Todd Auten signed autographs for two youngsters before the Day Three weigh-in.

Brent Chapman had juice drinks in the boat cooler for his two children, Mason and Mikayla.

James Kennedy stands for the National Anthem before bagging his fish for the Day Three weigh-in. Kennedy finished the Citrus Slam in 48th place.

Anglers relax and get re-hydrated after weighing their fish on Day Three.

Bobby Lane will go into the final day of the Citrus Slam in 10th place.

After weighing in and finishing 31st in the Citrus Slam, Fred Roumbanis spent time with his son, Jackson.

Billy Brewer and his co-angler carry their fish to the Day Three weigh-in.