Day Three behind the scenes

Strong crowds and healthy bass made Day Three at the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series Power-Pole Slam a memorable event.

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<p> Pristine Florida weather greeted the crowd that assembled for the Day Three weigh-in of the Power-Pole Slam at Lake Okeechobee.</p>
Pristine Florida weather greeted the crowd that assembled for the Day Three weigh-in of the Power-Pole Slam at Lake Okeechobee.
<p> Dave Mercer and Mark Zona clown around with Elite Series angler Bernie Schultz.</p>
Dave Mercer and Mark Zona clown around with Elite Series angler Bernie Schultz.
<p> Terry Scroggins lips one of the fish from the 24-11 stringer that put him in fifth place going into Day Four.</p>
Terry Scroggins lips one of the fish from the 24-11 stringer that put him in fifth place going into Day Four.
<p> Ish Monroe has led each day of the Power-Pole Slam, with his narrowest margin yet to kick off Day Four.</p>
Ish Monroe has led each day of the Power-Pole Slam, with his narrowest margin yet to kick off Day Four.
<p> Chris Lane waits his turn to weigh in, knowing the bag he's holding is certainly a game-changer.</p>
Chris Lane waits his turn to weigh in, knowing the bag he’s holding is certainly a game-changer.
<p> Monroe flashes a confident smile as he waits to weigh in.</p>
Monroe flashes a confident smile as he waits to weigh in.
<p> Officials check Bobby Lane's fish as he makes his way to the stage.</p>
Officials check Bobby Lane’s fish as he makes his way to the stage.
<p> Fans show their support for Florida native Terry "Big Show" Scroggins. </p>
Fans show their support for Florida native Terry “Big Show” Scroggins. 
<p> Todd Faircloth's three consistent days of fishing put him in the Top 12 cut so he can fish on Sunday.</p>
Todd Faircloth’s three consistent days of fishing put him in the Top 12 cut so he can fish on Sunday.
<p> B.A.S.S. staffers monitor everything from the live weigh-in stream to the stage audio to the leaderboard.</p>
B.A.S.S. staffers monitor everything from the live weigh-in stream to the stage audio to the leaderboard.
<p> Many spectators shielded their eyes from the bright Florida sun with glasses and/or hats.</p>
Many spectators shielded their eyes from the bright Florida sun with glasses and/or hats.
<p> Writers take diligent notes to bring the facts to the fans on Bassmaster.com.</p>
Writers take diligent notes to bring the facts to the fans on Bassmaster.com.
<p> Leader Ishama Monroe gives an interview following the weigh-in.</p>
Leader Ishama Monroe gives an interview following the weigh-in.
<p> A young B.A.S.S. volunteer shows off his autograph collection.</p>
A young B.A.S.S. volunteer shows off his autograph collection.
<p> Faircloth kicks back with his phone after a long day of fishing.</p>
Faircloth kicks back with his phone after a long day of fishing.
<p> A fan takes video of the anglers as they stand in line at the tanks backstage.</p>
A fan takes video of the anglers as they stand in line at the tanks backstage.
<p> Tommy Biffle checks the leaderboard on his phone.</p>
Tommy Biffle checks the leaderboard on his phone.
<p> The Big O Teen Anglers of Okeechobee, Fla., were represented at the weigh-in.</p>
The Big O Teen Anglers of Okeechobee, Fla., were represented at the weigh-in.
<p> Randy Howell relaxes at a holding tank.</p>
Randy Howell relaxes at a holding tank.
<p> Gary Klein takes a moment to reach out and touch someone.</p>
Gary Klein takes a moment to reach out and touch someone.