Day One behind the scenes

Backstage and in action, the Elites show off their catches from the Mississippi.

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<p>Skeet Reese’s truck always stands out!</p>
Skeet Reese’s truck always stands out!
<p>This young fan has a great view at the Clinton Street boat launch as the Elites check in on Day One.</p>
This young fan has a great view at the Clinton Street boat launch as the Elites check in on Day One.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk just arrived and his heading to get a weigh bag.  He did well today with 18-4 lbs.  He is the masked man today!</p>
Brandon Palaniuk just arrived and his heading to get a weigh bag.  He did well today with 18-4 lbs.  He is the masked man today!
<p>Everyone is hoping to get a look at their favorite Elite’s catch.</p>
Everyone is hoping to get a look at their favorite Elite’s catch.
<p>Palaniuk has some wild Mississippi smallmouth today. </p>
Palaniuk has some wild Mississippi smallmouth today. 
<p>Everyone wants to take pictures!</p>
Everyone wants to take pictures!
<p>Front row seats as the pros arrive.</p>
Front row seats as the pros arrive.
<p>The sun is out and it’s warming fast.  </p>
The sun is out and it’s warming fast.  
<p>Palaniuk is very busy backstage taking time with all the media outlets that are onsite today.</p>
Palaniuk is very busy backstage taking time with all the media outlets that are onsite today.
<p>Autograph row.  It will be getting very busy in just a few minutes.</p>
Autograph row.  It will be getting very busy in just a few minutes.
<p>Noreen Clough B.A.S.S. Conservation Director visits with the local media backstage today.</p>
Noreen Clough B.A.S.S. Conservation Director visits with the local media backstage today.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk get his time on local television today as he comes off the stage.  He is in 1<sup>st</sup> with 18-4 lbs. after Day One.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk get his time on local television today as he comes off the stage.  He is in 1st with 18-4 lbs. after Day One.
<p>The Lane Family heads back to the hotel after a long day! Chris Lane is in 21<sup>st</sup> with 13-7 lbs.  </p>
The Lane Family heads back to the hotel after a long day! Chris Lane is in 21st with 13-7 lbs.  
<p>Jerry McKinnis, co-owner of B.A.S.S. visits with the media during the weigh-in today.</p>
Jerry McKinnis, co-owner of B.A.S.S. visits with the media during the weigh-in today.
<p>The Main Stage!  Dave Mercer is doing what he does best!</p>
The Main Stage!  Dave Mercer is doing what he does best!
<p>Skeet Reese has arrived at the check in area.  9<sup>th</sup> with 14-4lbs after Day One.</p>
Skeet Reese has arrived at the check in area.  9th with 14-4lbs after Day One.
<p>It’s a family business.</p>
It’s a family business.
<p>The future Elites are lending a helpful hand backstage on Day One.</p>
The future Elites are lending a helpful hand backstage on Day One.
<p>Comparing notes at the tanks!</p>
Comparing notes at the tanks!
<p>The tanks are full awaiting Main Stage time.  </p>
The tanks are full awaiting Main Stage time.