Day One behind-the-scenes

More from the All-Star weigh-in festivities in Decatur, Illinois!

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<p> The prize.</p>
The prize.
<p> The stage is set.</p>
The stage is set.
<p> Iaconelli talks with some fans.</p>
Iaconelli talks with some fans.
<p> Terry Scroggins rigs for Day Two.</p>
Terry Scroggins rigs for Day Two.
<p> KVD gets his crankbaits in order.</p>
KVD gets his crankbaits in order.
<p> Gerald Swindle respools a reel.</p>
Gerald Swindle respools a reel.
<p> Aaron Martens chats with fans prior to weighing in on Day One.</p>
Aaron Martens chats with fans prior to weighing in on Day One.
<p> Ott DeFoe</p>
Ott DeFoe
<p> Swindle</p>
Swindle
<p> Brandon Palaniuk signs an autograph for a fan.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk signs an autograph for a fan.
<p> Edwin Evers</p>
Edwin Evers
<p> Todd Faircloth talks about Day One with BASS photographer Seigo Saito.</p>
Todd Faircloth talks about Day One with BASS photographer Seigo Saito.
<p> Fans enjoy photo opportunities with their favorite anglers, like Skeet Reese.</p>
Fans enjoy photo opportunities with their favorite anglers, like Skeet Reese.
<p> Gerald Swindle chats with wife Le Ann before the weigh-in starts.</p>
Gerald Swindle chats with wife Le Ann before the weigh-in starts.
<p> Kevin VanDam is interviewed by media.</p>
Kevin VanDam is interviewed by media.
<p> The action is well-documented.</p>
The action is well-documented.
<p> The Elites got a warm welcome from Illinois fans.</p>
The Elites got a warm welcome from Illinois fans.
<p> Fan favorite Mike Iaconelli gets a lift.</p>
Fan favorite Mike Iaconelli gets a lift.
<p> Edwin Evers' smile may have something to do with having a limit in his livewell -- he was the only All-Star to bring five keepers from Lake Shelbyville on Day One.</p>
Edwin Evers’ smile may have something to do with having a limit in his livewell — he was the only All-Star to bring five keepers from Lake Shelbyville on Day One.
<p> "Big Show" Terry Scroggins leans in for a photo.</p>
“Big Show” Terry Scroggins leans in for a photo.
<p> Fans wait for anglers to drive by.</p>
Fans wait for anglers to drive by.
<p> All-Star defending champion Ott DeFoe is next in line to weigh in.</p>
All-Star defending champion Ott DeFoe is next in line to weigh in.
<p> A young fan captures a photo of Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brent Chapman.</p>
A young fan captures a photo of Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brent Chapman.
<p> Another has his video camera trained on the action on stage.</p>
Another has his video camera trained on the action on stage.