Day Two behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes at the 2012 Bassmaster Classic in Shreveport-Bossier City, La.

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	A look at the CenturyLink Arena before the fans pile in.</p>
A look at the CenturyLink Arena before the fans pile in.
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	The lines outside grew into the thousands as fans waited for them to open the doors.</p>
The lines outside grew into the thousands as fans waited for them to open the doors.
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	People started lining up at 2 p.m. CT but they didn’t open the doors until 3 p.m.</p>
People started lining up at 2 p.m. CT but they didn’t open the doors until 3 p.m.
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	Shreveport-Bossier City has the Classic attendance record.</p>
Shreveport-Bossier City has the Classic attendance record.
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	The line wrapped around the parking lot.</p>
 

The line wrapped around the parking lot.

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	The B.A.S.S. production crew gathers before the weigh-in.</p>
The B.A.S.S. production crew gathers before the weigh-in.
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	Fans pile in the CenturyLink Arena for the Day Two weigh-in of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Fans pile in the CenturyLink Arena for the Day Two weigh-in of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
Skeet Reese chats with Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders before Saturday's weigh-in.
Skeet Reese chats with Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders before Saturday’s weigh-in.
The national anthem kicked off Saturday's festivities.
The national anthem kicked off Saturday’s festivities.
The military color guard walks in formation.
The military color guard walks in formation.
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	Afghan war veteran Justin Gaertner, who lost his legs to an IED, addresses the Classic crowd.</p>
Afghan war veteran Justin Gaertner, who lost his legs to an IED, addresses the Classic crowd.
Keith Combs shows off two big bass from Saturday's competition.
Keith Combs shows off two big bass from Saturday’s competition.
Todd Faircloth holds up his two biggest fish up from Saturday.
Todd Faircloth holds up his two biggest fish up from Saturday.
Josh Polfer pulls a big fish from the livewell on Day Two of the Bassmaster Classic.
Josh Polfer pulls a big fish from the livewell on Day Two of the Bassmaster Classic.
Classic rookie Fletcher Shyrock holds up his catch for the crowd during Saturday's weigh-in.
Classic rookie Fletcher Shyrock holds up his catch for the crowd during Saturday’s weigh-in.
A great crowd was on hand at the CenturyLink Center.
A great crowd was on hand at the CenturyLink Center.
Tim Horton went totally retro, complete with the full-body jumpsuit, sponsor patches and trucker cap.
Tim Horton went totally retro, complete with the full-body jumpsuit, sponsor patches and trucker cap.
The Bassmaster Classic media center was host to over 250 credentialed media.
The Bassmaster Classic media center was host to over 250 credentialed media.
Behind the scenes in the Classic War Room.
Behind the scenes in the Classic War Room.
The War Room map of the three available pools for the Classic anglers.
The War Room map of the three available pools for the Classic anglers.
A huge crowd was on hand to see the Day Two weigh-in of the Bassmaster Classic.
A huge crowd was on hand to see the Day Two weigh-in of the Bassmaster Classic.
Family and fans filled the
Family and fans filled the “Livewell” area close to the stage.
Bobby Lane busted a big bag on Day Two and shows off his catch.
Bobby Lane busted a big bag on Day Two and shows off his catch.
Day One leader Keith Poche struggled on Saturday, but still had a smile for the large Shreveport crowd.
Day One leader Keith Poche struggled on Saturday, but still had a smile for the large Shreveport crowd.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are saving some of the fish to take DNA samples before they release them.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are saving some of the fish to take DNA samples before they release them.
B.A.S.S. staff wash all the trucks and boats before they enter the arena.
B.A.S.S. staff wash all the trucks and boats before they enter the arena.
Randy Howell waits in his boat to be pulled into the arena.
Randy Howell waits in his boat to be pulled into the arena.