Day 1 behind the scenes

Get your free backstage pass as the Elites weigh in at St. James River!

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The Shimano Live Release vessels are ready to go.
The Shimano Live Release vessels are ready to go.
The young anglers are offering a helping hand during the event.
The young anglers are offering a helping hand during the event.
The B.A.S.S. staff, camera boat drivers and Marshals are talking about Day 1 prior to the anglers arrival for the first flight check-in.
The B.A.S.S. staff, camera boat drivers and Marshals are talking about Day 1 prior to the anglers arrival for the first flight check-in.
If you arrive early for the weigh-in, you can get some great seats - front and center of the Hooked Up stage!
If you arrive early for the weigh-in, you can get some great seats – front and center of the Hooked Up stage!
The sun is bright and kids are sporting some cool sunglasses at the weigh-in.
The sun is bright and kids are sporting some cool sunglasses at the weigh-in.
Arrive early at the weigh-in and take advantage of all the great offers. If you don’t sign up you can’t win the great prizes.
Arrive early at the weigh-in and take advantage of all the great offers. If you don’t sign up you can’t win the great prizes.
The JM Mobile Productions truck is where all the great footage is edited for Bassmaster Television on ESPN 2.
The JM Mobile Productions truck is where all the great footage is edited for Bassmaster Television on ESPN 2.
Palatka offers such a great venue for the Bassmaster Elite Series. The B.A.S.S. staffers look on as the anglers are approaching.
Palatka offers such a great venue for the Bassmaster Elite Series. The B.A.S.S. staffers look on as the anglers are approaching.
Shaye Baker and Seigo Saito of B.A.S.S. wait to see Dean Rojas' catch of Day 1.
Shaye Baker and Seigo Saito of B.A.S.S. wait to see Dean Rojas’ catch of Day 1.
Here comes the first flight!
Here comes the first flight!
Ott DeFoe tells Dave Mercer about his day. Dave will soon head to the stage shortly to do what he does best - emcee!
Ott DeFoe tells Dave Mercer about his day. Dave will soon head to the stage shortly to do what he does best – emcee!
A fixture at the Elite events, Don Barone, takes a few pictures as the anglers return.
A fixture at the Elite events, Don Barone, takes a few pictures as the anglers return.
Mercer offers Dean Rojas a helping hand as he hauls his catch to the tanks.
Mercer offers Dean Rojas a helping hand as he hauls his catch to the tanks.
Terry Scroggins and DeFoe are filling the Berkley weigh-in bags.
Terry Scroggins and DeFoe are filling the Berkley weigh-in bags.
Front row seats as the anglers dock their boats back stage.
Front row seats as the anglers dock their boats back stage.
There are lots of cameras on the Elites today.
There are lots of cameras on the Elites today.
There's lots of gear to be had.
There’s lots of gear to be had.
“Big Fish Bobby Lane” – as Dave Mercer calls him – heads to the tanks.
Shaw Grigsby and his grandson Bryce look into Ish Monroe’s weigh-in bag.
Shaw Grigsby and his grandson Bryce look into Ish Monroe’s weigh-in bag.
Marshals look over the information board for pairings.
Marshals look over the information board for pairings.
There's quite a nice collection of high-powered bass boats growing here.
There’s quite a nice collection of high-powered bass boats growing here.
The people of Palatka turn out to see how some of the best bass fishermen in the world fared on their river.
The people of Palatka turn out to see how some of the best bass fishermen in the world fared on their river.
Rojas shows off a few St. James River beauties.
Rojas shows off a few St. James River beauties.
Dave Mercer talks with Dean Rojas about his success on Day 1.
Dave Mercer talks with Dean Rojas about his success on Day 1.
Dave Mercer and Todd Faircloth talk about the real big one that got away today.
Dave Mercer and Todd Faircloth talk about the real big one that got away today.
The guys compare weights at the tanks.
The guys compare weights at the tanks.
Davy Hite did very well, with just over 24 pounds.
Davy Hite did very well, with just over 24 pounds.
Sure looks like a heavy bag is on its way!
Sure looks like a heavy bag is on its way!
Justin Lucas details his day to B.A.S.S. writer Deb Johnson.
Justin Lucas details his day to B.A.S.S. writer Deb Johnson.
Just what is in that bag?!?
Just what is in that bag?!?
JoAnne O’Bryant, “The Skeeter Girl,” attends almost all the events representing Skeeter Boats. A mishap during the Bassmaster Classic left her missing from the “Ladies of B.A.S.S.” photo gallery, so this time she's not getting off so easy. If you make it to the weigh-in, be sure to stop by Skeeter and tell JoAnne you saw her photo!
JoAnne O’Bryant, “The Skeeter Girl,” attends almost all the events representing Skeeter Boats. A mishap during the Bassmaster Classic left her missing from the “Ladies of B.A.S.S.” photo gallery, so this time she’s not getting off so easy. If you make it to the weigh-in, be sure to stop by Skeeter and tell JoAnne you saw her photo!
We love you, too, Palatka!
We love you, too, Palatka!
Chris Lane stacks 'em and sacks 'em.
Chris Lane stacks ’em and sacks ’em.