Elites return after Day 2 on Havasu

Behind the scenes, the stage, on the water, amazing scenery and a giant lemon. This gallery has it all.

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It's time to check in after a day on the water on Lake Havasu. I couldn't bring myself to not show the amazing scenery behind the anglers as they turn up at Lake Havasu State Park.
It’s time to check in after a day on the water on Lake Havasu. I couldn’t bring myself to not show the amazing scenery behind the anglers as they turn up at Lake Havasu State Park.
Alton Jones is one of the first to arrive.
Alton Jones is one of the first to arrive.
Many anglers arrive right before 3:00, the first flight's check-in time.
Many anglers arrive right before 3:00, the first flight’s check-in time.
Timmy Horton...
Timmy Horton…
Clifford Pirch...
Clifford Pirch…
Stephen Browning...
Stephen Browning…
Jeff Kriet...
Jeff Kriet…
Randy Allen backs his truck into the water.
Randy Allen backs his truck into the water.
Who is this masked man?
Who is this masked man?
Sacramento River winner Justin Lucas!
Sacramento River winner Justin Lucas!
Skeet Reese is not running late, he's just running.
Skeet Reese is not running late, he’s just running.
The crowd turned out for a Friday afternoon weigh-in.
The crowd turned out for a Friday afternoon weigh-in.
Riley and Cooper Tharp, two of the nicest dogs you'll ever meet.
Riley and Cooper Tharp, two of the nicest dogs you’ll ever meet.
Lake Havasu High School Anglers Club was backstage and having a great time.
Lake Havasu High School Anglers Club was backstage and having a great time.
Here's the shirt for this week's event.
Here’s the shirt for this week’s event.
This girl is having a good time at the weigh-in.
This girl is having a good time at the weigh-in.
After weighing in, Shaw Grigsby and his grandson Bryce hang out at the Star Brite tent with Patrick Pierce.
After weighing in, Shaw Grigsby and his grandson Bryce hang out at the Star Brite tent with Patrick Pierce.
Toyota is displaying this truck that looks like it went through a war zone.
Toyota is displaying this truck that looks like it went through a war zone.
Incredibly, this truck won the rally race it was in despite heavy damage.
Incredibly, this truck won the rally race it was in despite heavy damage.
Dick Cepek shows off some of it's tires and wheels.
Dick Cepek shows off some of it’s tires and wheels.
Dick Cepek pro Clifford Pirch talks to the media and a quick conversation with Brandon Coulter.
Dick Cepek pro Clifford Pirch talks to the media and a quick conversation with Brandon Coulter.
Carl Jocumsen shows off his bass.
Carl Jocumsen shows off his bass.
Plenty of anglers spent the day not far from the weigh-in site. Byron Velvick fishes up until the last moment.
Plenty of anglers spent the day not far from the weigh-in site. Byron Velvick fishes up until the last moment.
He can probably listen to the weigh-in while he fishes.
He can probably listen to the weigh-in while he fishes.
John Murray is back from another good day on Havasu.
John Murray is back from another good day on Havasu.
Velvick keeps fishing. This is supposed to be a
Velvick keeps fishing. This is supposed to be a “behind the scenes” gallery, not an “on the water” one, Byron!
Fletcher Shryock checks in.
Fletcher Shryock checks in.
Wait a minute, is that more people fishing? What's going on here? Jared Lintner and Ott DeFoe are still going at it.
Wait a minute, is that more people fishing? What’s going on here? Jared Lintner and Ott DeFoe are still going at it.
So is Jason Christie.
So is Jason Christie.
And I'm staring at the mountains...
And I’m staring at the mountains…
OK...
OK…
There's a boat, we're back. Sorry.
There’s a boat, we’re back. Sorry.
Mark Davis, Brian Snowden and Brandon Lester wait their turn.
Mark Davis, Brian Snowden and Brandon Lester wait their turn.
Chad Pipkens and Kevin VanDam watch Randy Howell's fish thrash about.
Chad Pipkens and Kevin VanDam watch Randy Howell’s fish thrash about.
Don't ever doubt that Diet Mtn Dew pro Gerald Swindle doesn't enjoy his product. This is not a staged photo. This is just default Swindle.
Don’t ever doubt that Diet Mtn Dew pro Gerald Swindle doesn’t enjoy his product. This is not a staged photo. This is just default Swindle.
This will be investigated further this weekend.
This will be investigated further this weekend.
Finally, there's a nice lady in a giant lemon.
Finally, there’s a nice lady in a giant lemon.
Boats head for check in as dark clouds gather on Friday.
Boats head for check in as dark clouds gather on Friday.
Shaye Baker collects BassTrakk units on Day Two.
Shaye Baker collects BassTrakk units on Day Two.
Cliff Pirch shows off some of his 19-pound, 4-ounce bag that vaulted him to the top of the leaderboard on Lake Havasu.
Cliff Pirch shows off some of his 19-pound, 4-ounce bag that vaulted him to the top of the leaderboard on Lake Havasu.
The wind howls, blowing the sweet scent of smoked meat that will go to feed the Elite anglers.
The wind howls, blowing the sweet scent of smoked meat that will go to feed the Elite anglers.
A volunteer walks the bass down a ramp.
A volunteer walks the bass down a ramp.
And hands the bass to another volunteer helping with the live release boat.
And hands the bass to another volunteer helping with the live release boat.
Skeet Reese had a major comeback on Day Two and weighed in 18 pounds, 13 ounces.
Skeet Reese had a major comeback on Day Two and weighed in 18 pounds, 13 ounces.
Aaron Martens is all smiles as his mother gets him to pose for a photograph.
Aaron Martens is all smiles as his mother gets him to pose for a photograph.
Sun shone over part of Lake Havasu as dark clouds and rain blanketed the rest.
Sun shone over part of Lake Havasu as dark clouds and rain blanketed the rest.