Day Three behind-the-scenes

Go backstage at the weigh-in, then join the Elites as they tour Lambeau Field!

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Brandon Palaniuk signs autographs for his fans on Day Three of the Green Bay Challenge.

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Chris Lane backs his trailer.

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Brandon Palaniuk lugs his Day Three bag to the weigh-in area. What a lug it turns out to be – Palaniuk has landed the biggest bag of the tournament thus far – 21-2!

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Jonathon VanDam gets ready to weigh in.

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He stops for a quick interview.

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Palaniuk and Greg Hackney talk backstage.

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The anglers talk about their catches as they wait at the holding tanks.

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Palaniuk reaches into the holding tank to retrieve his bag.

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Kevin VanDam signs a hat for a young fan.

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Fans stop for T-shirts from Toyota.

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Fans could also take a demo ride as part of the day’s festivities.

<p> The Green Bay Challenge trophy visits Lambeau Field on the evening of Day Three as the Elite Series finalists tour Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.</p>
The Green Bay Challenge trophy visits Lambeau Field on the evening of Day Three as the Elite Series finalists tour Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.
<p> The Elites walk through a dark tunnel and onto the famous field.</p>
The Elites walk through a dark tunnel and onto the famous field.
<p> The Elite Series pros enjoy their tour of Packer country.</p>
The Elite Series pros enjoy their tour of Packer country.
<p> Lambeau Field originally opened in 1957 as City Stadium.</p>
Lambeau Field originally opened in 1957 as City Stadium.
<p> Dean Rojas and Brandon Palaniuk take a stroll around Lambeau Field.</p>
Dean Rojas and Brandon Palaniuk take a stroll around Lambeau Field.
<p> Aaron Martens, Tommy Biffle and Jonathon VanDam talk as they tour the stadium.</p>
Aaron Martens, Tommy Biffle and Jonathon VanDam talk as they tour the stadium.
<p> The Elites get an extra workout for the day.</p>
The Elites get an extra workout for the day.
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Day One leader Aaron Martens pauses for an interview.

<p> Tommy Biffle checks out the view.</p>
Tommy Biffle checks out the view.
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Lambeau Field boasts a capacity of 73,128, making it the second-largest stadium in Wisconsin.

<p> Elite Series pro Tommy Biffle does an interview from his perch near the top of the stadium.</p>
Elite Series pro Tommy Biffle does an interview from his perch near the top of the stadium.
<p> Dean Rojas flashes a smile for the cameras.</p>
Dean Rojas flashes a smile for the cameras.
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Rojas gets wired for an interview.

<p> Rojas look relaxed even though he just climbed a gazillion stairs after a hard day of fishing.</p>
Rojas look relaxed even though he just climbed a gazillion stairs after a hard day of fishing.
<p> Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona prepare to interview Elite Series pro Dean Rojas with Lambeau Field in the background.</p>
Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona prepare to interview Elite Series pro Dean Rojas with Lambeau Field in the background.
<p> Jonathon VanDam appears to be pretty relaxed.</p>
Jonathon VanDam appears to be pretty relaxed.
<p> Elite pro Jonathon VanDam knows he is within striking distance since he ended Day Three 4 ounces behind leader Brandon Palaniuk.</p>
Elite pro Jonathon VanDam knows he is within striking distance since he ended Day Three 4 ounces behind leader Brandon Palaniuk.
<p> Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk contemplates his Day Four strategy as he perches on a stadium seat.</p>
Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk contemplates his Day Four strategy as he perches on a stadium seat.
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Tommy Sanders interviews VanDam.

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The crew catches all the action for TV.