Behind the scenes in Philadelphia

See all the behind-the-scenes action at the final weigh-in of the Bassmaster Elite at Delaware River.

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Bassmaster Expo was held near the weigh-in site.
Bassmaster Expo was held near the weigh-in site.
Livingston Lures handed out some autograph cards. Byron Velvick was one of the 12 finalists on Day 4
Livingston Lures handed out some autograph cards. Byron Velvick was one of the 12 finalists on Day 4
Brandon Palaniuk talks with fans about Rigid Industries LED Lighting system.
Brandon Palaniuk talks with fans about Rigid Industries LED Lighting system.
Scott Ashmore signs some autographs.
Scott Ashmore signs some autographs.
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Have you experienced Berkley Experience Trailer?
Booyah baits was giving away a fully-rigged Toyota.
Booyah baits was giving away a fully-rigged Toyota.
Toyota's Mike Iaconelli welcoming fans.
Toyota’s Mike Iaconelli welcoming fans.
It was a hot day in Philadelphia.
It was a hot day in Philadelphia.
Fans cheer Ike on as he passes by, on his way to the weigh-in site.
Fans cheer Ike on as he passes by, on his way to the weigh-in site.
Jason Christie stows his tackle.
Jason Christie stows his tackle.
It is about time to start the weigh-in. Chris Lane bags his catch.
It is about time to start the weigh-in. Chris Lane bags his catch.
Skeet Reese put away his yellow signature rods.
Skeet Reese put away his yellow signature rods.
Bill Lowen bags his fish.
Bill Lowen bags his fish.
Scott Rook has some nice fish to weigh-in.
Scott Rook has some nice fish to weigh-in.
Mike Iaconelli talks to media as he stows his tackle.
Mike Iaconelli talks to media as he stows his tackle.
John Crews bags his catch.
John Crews bags his catch.
These are Ike's winning baits.
These are Ike’s winning baits.
Byron Velvick gets ready for weigh-in.
Byron Velvick gets ready for weigh-in.
Ike bags his fish.
Ike bags his fish.
Then he heads to the weigh-in.
Then he heads to the weigh-in.
A volunteer with signed hat.
A volunteer with signed hat.
Iaconelli smiles for a quick pic with some fans.
Iaconelli smiles for a quick pic with some fans.
Chris Lane waits in a line for the weigh-in.
Chris Lane waits in a line for the weigh-in.
Kevin Short signs autographes.
Kevin Short signs autographes.
Fans, anglers, B.A.S.S. staff, medias...
Fans, anglers, B.A.S.S. staff, medias…
...the weigh-in site is packed!
…the weigh-in site is packed!
An amazing turn out for the final weigh-in.
An amazing turn out for the final weigh-in.
Lots of fans took pictures of their favorite anglers as they crossed the stage.
Lots of fans took pictures of their favorite anglers as they crossed the stage.
All the weigh-in action was captured for upcoming The Bassmasters TV show.
All the weigh-in action was captured for upcoming The Bassmasters TV show.
Selfie time! Skeet Reese, Dave Mercer, and Phillies pitcher Roy Holladay on stage.
Selfie time! Skeet Reese, Dave Mercer, and Phillies pitcher Roy Holladay on stage.
A young fan with a GoPro camera.
A young fan with a GoPro camera.
Chris Lane had a great day; he sat in the hot seat for long time.
Chris Lane had a great day; he sat in the hot seat for long time.
This is the moment the fan were waiting for...
This is the moment the fan were waiting for…
“This win was not for me, this is for you! Philadelphia!”
After the trophy presentation, Ike jumped off from the stage with trophy and walked into the crowd.
After the trophy presentation, Ike jumped off from the stage with trophy and walked into the crowd.
Ike wades deeper into the crowd.
Ike wades deeper into the crowd.
After Ike comes back from the winning march, it's family photo time!
After Ike comes back from the winning march, it’s family photo time!
Fans congratulate Ike. It's party time for the local hero.
Fans congratulate Ike. It’s party time for the local hero.