Wheeler: Behind the scenes Day 3

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About an hour before the first Day 3 fish was weighed, bass fishing fans of all ages are already enjoying the weigh-in activities.
About an hour before the first Day 3 fish was weighed, bass fishing fans of all ages are already enjoying the weigh-in activities.
The Ben Parker Project played a set for the fans who arrived early.
The Ben Parker Project played a set for the fans who arrived early.
This building is actually behind the behind the scenes. This old brick kiln is located behind the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion.
This building is actually behind the behind the scenes. This old brick kiln is located behind the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion.
Fans mill through the traveling Huk shop.
Fans mill through the traveling Huk shop.
Elite Series pro Brent Chapman was on hand to sign free autographs in the Go RVing booth.
Elite Series pro Brent Chapman was on hand to sign free autographs in the Go RVing booth.
Boat manufacturers were also giving Bassmaster fans demo rides on Wheeler Lake.
Boat manufacturers were also giving Bassmaster fans demo rides on Wheeler Lake.
The Day 3 weigh-in was family friendly and pet friendly.
The Day 3 weigh-in was family friendly and pet friendly.
Berkley had items from all their brands for the dedicated bass fishing fans.
Berkley had items from all their brands for the dedicated bass fishing fans.
Behind the stage, the B.A.S.S. communications and event team hold a quick meeting to prepare for 50 anglers weighing in.
Behind the stage, the B.A.S.S. communications and event team hold a quick meeting to prepare for 50 anglers weighing in.
John Crews is the first Elite to arrive after Day 3 fishing.
John Crews is the first Elite to arrive after Day 3 fishing.
Casey Ashley must have had one more spot to hit. He flew by as Crews floated in.
Casey Ashley must have had one more spot to hit. He flew by as Crews floated in.
A few minutes later, Ashley and four other Elites return to the dock.
A few minutes later, Ashley and four other Elites return to the dock.
Dave Lefebre and Luke Clausen swap stories after another day on Wheeler Lake.
Dave Lefebre and Luke Clausen swap stories after another day on Wheeler Lake.
Takahiro Omori is all smiles after another solid day of fishing.
Takahiro Omori is all smiles after another solid day of fishing.
Alabama anglers Gerald Swindle and Jordan Lee discuss fishing and more as they idled in together.
Alabama anglers Gerald Swindle and Jordan Lee discuss fishing and more as they idled in together.
In the distance, Mike Iaconelli and Hank Cherry look to the flats for a last-minute kicker fish.
In the distance, Mike Iaconelli and Hank Cherry look to the flats for a last-minute kicker fish.
An eager lineup of Alabama bass fans line the dock as the first flight arrives.
An eager lineup of Alabama bass fans line the dock as the first flight arrives.
Mike Iaconelli returns.
Mike Iaconelli returns.
Aaron Martens was moving quick when he cut the wheel and pulled down to idle...
Aaron Martens was moving quick when he cut the wheel and pulled down to idle…
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He's moving a bit slower now.
He’s moving a bit slower now.
Another line of fans waits above the dock for the first flight of anglers.
Another line of fans waits above the dock for the first flight of anglers.
Gary Klein carries his Day 3 catch to the backstage area. Klein squeaked into the Top 12 after a tough day on Wheeler Lake.
Gary Klein carries his Day 3 catch to the backstage area. Klein squeaked into the Top 12 after a tough day on Wheeler Lake.
Takahiro Omori found five of the right ones. Here he shows one off for the cameras...
Takahiro Omori found five of the right ones. Here he shows one off for the cameras…
...and bags it back up.
…and bags it back up.
The large Day 3 crowd is ready to see some fish weighed.
The large Day 3 crowd is ready to see some fish weighed.
The first few anglers in the second flight arrive.
The first few anglers in the second flight arrive.
Jason Christie ended Day 3 in 33rd place.
Jason Christie ended Day 3 in 33rd place.
After weighing in, John Crews is interviewed by Bassmaster.com writers about his tournament so far.
After weighing in, John Crews is interviewed by Bassmaster.com writers about his tournament so far.
The Elites line up as the weigh-in progresses. Mike Iaconelli talks with Steve Kennedy.
The Elites line up as the weigh-in progresses. Mike Iaconelli talks with Steve Kennedy.
Aaron Martens
Aaron Martens
Randy Howell and Boyd Duckett
Randy Howell and Boyd Duckett
Gary Klein
Gary Klein
Phoenix Boats and ARE are neighbors in the weigh-in area.
Phoenix Boats and ARE are neighbors in the weigh-in area.
The top anglers weighed in back-to-back. Dave Lefebre shows the crowd his impressive catch...
The top anglers weighed in back-to-back. Dave Lefebre shows the crowd his impressive catch…
...and now it's Takahiro Omori's turn.
…and now it’s Takahiro Omori’s turn.
The Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake title sponsor had activities for fans of all ages.
The Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake title sponsor had activities for fans of all ages.
Carhartt and Dick Cepek Tires and Wheels had their items on display as well.
Carhartt and Dick Cepek Tires and Wheels had their items on display as well.
Dave Lefebre speaks with writers after taking the Day 3 lead.
Dave Lefebre speaks with writers after taking the Day 3 lead.
Jame Elam's fan club was in attendance.
Jame Elam’s fan club was in attendance.
Mike Iaconelli missed the Championship Sunday cut, but he shared his patterns and bait with the weigh-in crowd.
Mike Iaconelli missed the Championship Sunday cut, but he shared his patterns and bait with the weigh-in crowd.
The Elites trailer up and head out as another night of rain is expected.
The Elites trailer up and head out as another night of rain is expected.