Sunshine Showdown Day One Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2011 elite series on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. It is the first day behind the scenes.

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Chris Lane tranfers fish from livewell to weigh-in bag Thursday. He finished the day in 13th place with 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
Chris Lane tranfers fish from livewell to weigh-in bag Thursday. He finished the day in 13th place with 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
Mike McClelland is a lone angler amid a line of boats at the check-in dock. McClelland won here in 2008, but sits in 50th after Day One.
Mike McClelland is a lone angler amid a line of boats at the check-in dock. McClelland won here in 2008, but sits in 50th after Day One.
Elite Series rookie David Walker is all smiles as he walks to his first weigh-in. He finished in 21st place with 13-13.
Elite Series rookie David Walker is all smiles as he walks to his first weigh-in. He finished in 21st place with 13-13.
Gerald Swindle wipes his face as he makes it into the check-in area.
Gerald Swindle wipes his face as he makes it into the check-in area.
Pat Golden holds up his lunker on Day One. Golden leads the event with 20-7.
Pat Golden holds up his lunker on Day One. Golden leads the event with 20-7.
A pile of baits sits on the floor of Dean Alexander's boat. The rookie finished Day One in 32nd place with 12-2.
A pile of baits sits on the floor of Dean Alexander’s boat. The rookie finished Day One in 32nd place with 12-2.
Boyd Duckett rides off into the sunset after Day One.
Boyd Duckett rides off into the sunset after Day One.
Michael Iaconelli unties his boat from the dock, after weighing in 12 pounds on Day One.
Michael Iaconelli unties his boat from the dock, after weighing in 12 pounds on Day One.
Casey Ashley holds up his largest fish of Day One. He finished the day in 28th with 12-6.
Casey Ashley holds up his largest fish of Day One. He finished the day in 28th with 12-6.
Marty Robinson admires his lunker bass. The fish anchored an 11-3 stringer.
Marty Robinson admires his lunker bass. The fish anchored an 11-3 stringer.
Skeet Reese loads up his bag. Reese finished the day in 47th place with 11-1.
Skeet Reese loads up his bag. Reese finished the day in 47th place with 11-1.
J. Todd Tucker goes through the bump station at the Day One weigh-in. He finished the day in 6th place with 17-8.
J. Todd Tucker goes through the bump station at the Day One weigh-in. He finished the day in 6th place with 17-8.
Edwin Evers bends over to look at the pairing board for Day Two.
Edwin Evers bends over to look at the pairing board for Day Two.
Gerald Swindle works on tying his boat on Day One.
Gerald Swindle works on tying his boat on Day One.
Pat Golden holds up his big fish for Tommy Sanders and the BASSCam.
Pat Golden holds up his big fish for Tommy Sanders and the BASSCam.
Bill Lowen and Gary Klein push boats around on the dock to make room for more anglers.
Bill Lowen and Gary Klein push boats around on the dock to make room for more anglers.
David Walker comments on Dean Alexander's pile of baits on the floor of his boat.
David Walker comments on Dean Alexander’s pile of baits on the floor of his boat.
Kevin VanDam is interviewed by reporters after finishing the day in 4th place with 17-9.
Kevin VanDam is interviewed by reporters after finishing the day in 4th place with 17-9.
Jeff Kriet smiles as he comes off the weigh-in stage. He sits in 10th place with 14-9.
Jeff Kriet smiles as he comes off the weigh-in stage. He sits in 10th place with 14-9.
Casey Ashley, Greg Vinson and Stephen Browning joke around the staging areas on Day One.
Casey Ashley, Greg Vinson and Stephen Browning joke around the staging areas on Day One.
Aaron Martens visits with media after finishing in 37th place with 11-9.
Aaron Martens visits with media after finishing in 37th place with 11-9.