Day Three behind the scenes

Go backstage (and more!) on Day Three in Zapata!

<p>The wind really started to kick up today at the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam. The Rigid booth was rocking all day but the wind added some sand as well.</p>
The wind really started to kick up today at the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam. The Rigid booth was rocking all day but the wind added some sand as well.
<p>As you can see in the image everyone was looking for some shelter.</p>
As you can see in the image everyone was looking for some shelter.
<p>The Elite Series fans are starting to arrive on Day Three.</p>
The Elite Series fans are starting to arrive on Day Three.
<p>The Day Three weigh-in has begun. Heavy bags are expected to be seen again today.</p>
The Day Three weigh-in has begun. Heavy bags are expected to be seen again today.
<p>Fans endure the high wind gusts to watch the weigh-in.</p>
Fans endure the high wind gusts to watch the weigh-in.
<p>Fans take photos of their favorite Elite anglers.</p>
Fans take photos of their favorite Elite anglers.
<p>The anglers make their way to the tanks.</p>
The anglers make their way to the tanks.
<p>Dennis Tietje (32nd with 64-9 on Day Three) and Kelly Jordon (40th with 59-15 on Day Three) have just loaded their bags and are heading up the hill.  </p>
Dennis Tietje (32nd with 64-9 on Day Three) and Kelly Jordon (40th with 59-15 on Day Three) have just loaded their bags and are heading up the hill.  
<p>B.A.S.S. cameraman Wes Miller shoots Falcon Lake as the anglers return.</p>
B.A.S.S. cameraman Wes Miller shoots Falcon Lake as the anglers return.
<p>John Murray (38th with 60-4 after Day Three) heads to the tanks.</p>
John Murray (38th with 60-4 after Day Three) heads to the tanks.
<p>Dean Rojas takes a moment before loading up his rig to sign a hat for a fan.</p>
Dean Rojas takes a moment before loading up his rig to sign a hat for a fan.
<p>B.A.S.S staffer Shaye Baker is checking in all the Marshals on Day Three. He is trying to stay out of the wind.</p>
B.A.S.S staffer Shaye Baker is checking in all the Marshals on Day Three. He is trying to stay out of the wind.
<p>Skeet Reese takes a moment to get a bite to eat after weighing in. He finished 27th with 65-10 after Day Three.</p>
Skeet Reese takes a moment to get a bite to eat after weighing in. He finished 27th with 65-10 after Day Three.
<p>The Bobby Lane family is loading up to head down the ramp. Lane is at 17th with 69-14 after Day Three.</p>
The Bobby Lane family is loading up to head down the ramp. Lane is at 17th with 69-14 after Day Three.
<p>B.A.S.S. writers are getting all the details form Clark Reehm (50th, 47-3) and Brandon Card (7th, 75-2 ) after Day Three.</p>
B.A.S.S. writers are getting all the details form Clark Reehm (50th, 47-3) and Brandon Card (7th, 75-2 ) after Day Three.
<p>The Toyota booth is making "Ike" shirts today.</p>
The Toyota booth is making “Ike” shirts today.
<p>This is one big Toyota Fishing Team truck!</p>
This is one big Toyota Fishing Team truck!
<p>Rick Clunn (2nd with 82-3) takes a moment to greet a fan and get a photo.</p>
Rick Clunn (2nd with 82-3) takes a moment to greet a fan and get a photo.
<p>Bassmaster fans are here getting photos, autographs and enjoying all the activities on a warm Day Three.</p>
Bassmaster fans are here getting photos, autographs and enjoying all the activities on a warm Day Three.
<p>These guys are looking too cool.</p>
These guys are looking too cool.
<p>Anglers wait in line for their moment to weigh in.</p>
Anglers wait in line for their moment to weigh in.
<p>John Crews is happy with what he caught today.</p>
John Crews is happy with what he caught today.
<p>Billy McCaghren is up next on stage.</p>
Billy McCaghren is up next on stage.
<p>Gary Klein's catch is checked by a B.A.S.S. official.</p>
Gary Klein’s catch is checked by a B.A.S.S. official.
<p>Fans capture the actions.</p>
Fans capture the actions.
<p>Another day with filling this Shimano live release boat.</p>
Another day with filling this Shimano live release boat.
<p>Cliff Prince bags his catch of the day.</p>
Cliff Prince bags his catch of the day.
<p>Zapata County Fair Queens are at the weigh-in.</p>
Zapata County Fair Queens are at the weigh-in.
<p>Rick Clunn was first one in the line, drinking some water in the hot Texas weather.</p>
Rick Clunn was first one in the line, drinking some water in the hot Texas weather.
<p>Another great catch by Rick Clunn.</p>
Another great catch by Rick Clunn.
<p>Jeff Kriet bags his nice fish.</p>
Jeff Kriet bags his nice fish.
<p>Keith Combs came back with Clark Rheem, who picked him up from south of the lake.</p>
Keith Combs came back with Clark Rheem, who picked him up from south of the lake.
<p>As Aaron Martens puts his boat on his trailer, a sandstorm comes in</p>
As Aaron Martens puts his boat on his trailer, a sandstorm comes in
<p>Edwin Evers stows his tackle.</p>
Edwin Evers stows his tackle.
<p>The audience watches the weigh-in, typically donning hats to avoid the Texas sun in their eyes.</p>
The audience watches the weigh-in, typically donning hats to avoid the Texas sun in their eyes.
<p>You don't need a big camera to capture a moment!</p>
You don’t need a big camera to capture a moment!
<p>Other members of the audience bring umbrellas instead of hats.</p>
Other members of the audience bring umbrellas instead of hats.
<p>More fans look on.</p>
More fans look on.
<p>Keith Combs behind the stage.</p>
Keith Combs behind the stage.
<p>Combs and Cliff Prince both made it to the final day.</p>
Combs and Cliff Prince both made it to the final day.
<p>Soon, 30lb bags are to be weighed by John Crews and Jason Williamson.</p>
Soon, 30lb bags are to be weighed by John Crews and Jason Williamson.
<p>Scott Rook shows off his nice catch.</p>
Scott Rook shows off his nice catch.
<p>Texas Game Warden officers were enjoying the Falcon Lake weigh-in.</p>
Texas Game Warden officers were enjoying the Falcon Lake weigh-in.
<p>Thumbs up for the final 12 anglers!</p>
Thumbs up for the final 12 anglers!