Day One behind-the-scenes

Go beyond the weigh-in stage at the Ramada Championship!

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Soon these docks will see the first flight of Elite anglers competing in the Ramada Championship.

<p> Partners of B.A.S.S. set up at the weigh-in site.</p>
Partners of B.A.S.S. set up at the weigh-in site.
The volunteers are ready to help at the weigh-in today.
The volunteers are ready to help at the weigh-in today.
<p> The dock becomes a wee bit crowded as flights of anglers come in.</p>
The dock becomes a wee bit crowded as flights of anglers come in.
Chris Lane prepares to sack up the contents of his livewell.
Chris Lane prepares to sack up the contents of his livewell.
Jonathon VanDam, winner of the Green Bay event, carries his Day One catch of 14-3.
Jonathon VanDam, winner of the Green Bay event, carries his Day One catch of 14-3.
<p> Todd Faircloth did two ounces better.</p>
Todd Faircloth did two ounces better.
<p> Fans seize the opportunity to take a photo with the 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion, Chris Lane.</p>
Fans seize the opportunity to take a photo with the 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion, Chris Lane.
AOY points leader Brent Chapman did well today, grabbing second place at Oneida for Day One.
AOY points leader Brent Chapman did well today, grabbing second place at Oneida for Day One.
<p> Bill Lowen carries one of his biggest fans.</p>
Bill Lowen carries one of his biggest fans.
Casey Ashley bags 'em up.
Casey Ashley bags ’em up.
<p> A group of Elites relax together at the dock after a hard day of fishing.</p>
A group of Elites relax together at the dock after a hard day of fishing.
Brent Chapman makes his way to the tanks.
Brent Chapman makes his way to the tanks.
Kevin Short shows off a nice pair of smallies.
Kevin Short shows off a nice pair of smallies.
Anglers head in for the weigh-in.
Anglers head in for the weigh-in.
Todd Faircloth bags his catch.
Todd Faircloth bags his catch.
James Niggemeyer stashes his tackle.
James Niggemeyer stashes his tackle.
<p> The marine version of a parking lot.</p>
The marine version of a parking lot.
<p> Kelly Jordon sacks up his livewell.</p>
Kelly Jordon sacks up his livewell.
Kevin Short and others wait for weigh-in bags.
Kevin Short and others wait for weigh-in bags.
<p> Michael Iaconelli makes his way to the weigh-in.</p>
Michael Iaconelli makes his way to the weigh-in.
Iaconelli signs his autograph for a young fan.
Iaconelli signs his autograph for a young fan.
<p> Iaconelli prepares to take the stage.</p>
Iaconelli prepares to take the stage.
<p> Ike takes the lead -- and keeps it for the remainder of the weigh-in.</p>
Ike takes the lead — and keeps it for the remainder of the weigh-in.
<p> Ike's was the only bag to break 20 pounds on Day One.</p>
Ike’s was the only bag to break 20 pounds on Day One.
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Ike talks about his day on Oneida Lake.

Kevin Short signs an autograph.
Kevin Short signs an autograph.
Brent Chapman is next on stage.
Brent Chapman is next on stage.
<p> Chapman shares his experiences from Day One on Oneida.</p>
Chapman shares his experiences from Day One on Oneida.
Chapman is interviewed by media.
Chapman is interviewed by media.
<p> Fans wait for their favorite anglers to come back in.</p>
Fans wait for their favorite anglers to come back in.
Ott DeFoe bags his catch.
Ott DeFoe bags his catch.
<p> A Marshal checks Day Two pairings.</p>
A Marshal checks Day Two pairings.
<p> These guys have amassed a nice collection of autographs.</p>
These guys have amassed a nice collection of autographs.
Billy McCaghren waits to weigh in.
Billy McCaghren waits to weigh in.
<p> Fans appear to be enjoying a very warm afternoon in Syracuse. High's reached the mid-80's in the area.</p>
Fans appear to be enjoying a very warm afternoon in Syracuse. High’s reached the mid-80’s in the area.
<p> Anglers line up backstage.</p>
Anglers line up backstage.
<p> Fans get photos of their favorite anglers as they cross the stage.</p>
Fans get photos of their favorite anglers as they cross the stage.
<p> A fan captures Kevin VanDam for posterity.</p>
A fan captures Kevin VanDam for posterity.
<p> The leaderboard keeps track of it all.</p>
The leaderboard keeps track of it all.