2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border: Day One, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day One of the 2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas.

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Fans sat on a hill overlooking the boat ramp and watched the early flight of boats returning from Day One on Lake Amistad.
Fans sat on a hill overlooking the boat ramp and watched the early flight of boats returning from Day One on Lake Amistad.
Edwin Evers begins to pull his fish from the livewell while his co-angler Larry Triplett hold the weigh-in bag. Evers finished Day One in 9th place with 26 pounds, 4 ounces.
Edwin Evers begins to pull his fish from the livewell while his co-angler Larry Triplett hold the weigh-in bag. Evers finished Day One in 9th place with 26 pounds, 4 ounces.
Co-angler Tommy Swindle holds the weigh-in bag open for Elite Series pro Ken Cook. Cook needs more fish like this one, after finishing Day One in 52nd place with 16 pounds, 10 ounces.
Co-angler Tommy Swindle holds the weigh-in bag open for Elite Series pro Ken Cook. Cook needs more fish like this one, after finishing Day One in 52nd place with 16 pounds, 10 ounces.
Clark Rheem had a strong Day One in the Battle on the Border and is in 3rd place with 28 pounds, 14 ounces.
Clark Rheem had a strong Day One in the Battle on the Border and is in 3rd place with 28 pounds, 14 ounces.
Scott Rook finished in 38th place with 18 pounds, 13 ounces. Rook started the Battle on the Border in 3rd place in the Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Standings.
Scott Rook finished in 38th place with 18 pounds, 13 ounces. Rook started the Battle on the Border in 3rd place in the Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Standings.
Several anglers get a ride up the long boat ramp to the weigh-in on top of the hill overlooking Lake Amistad.
Several anglers get a ride up the long boat ramp to the weigh-in on top of the hill overlooking Lake Amistad.
Texas Elite Series rookie Brian Clark loads his fish after Day One on Lake Amistad. Clark is in 17th place with 21 pounds, 15 ounces.
Texas Elite Series rookie Brian Clark loads his fish after Day One on Lake Amistad. Clark is in 17th place with 21 pounds, 15 ounces.
Casey Ashley and Bobby Lane kick back while waiting for their flight to be called to the weigh-in stage.
Casey Ashley and Bobby Lane kick back while waiting for their flight to be called to the weigh-in stage.
Mark Davis and Paul Elias, veterans of many bass wars, visit about their Day One on Lake Amistad.
Mark Davis and Paul Elias, veterans of many bass wars, visit about their Day One on Lake Amistad.
Texas pro Billy Brewer loads his sack of fish before weighing in 25 pounds, 12 ounces that would move him to 12th place after Day One of the Battle of the Border.
Texas pro Billy Brewer loads his sack of fish before weighing in 25 pounds, 12 ounces that would move him to 12th place after Day One of the Battle of the Border.
An early flight of boats approaches the boat ramp at the end of Day One.
An early flight of boats approaches the boat ramp at the end of Day One.
Randy Howell said he thought this fish was a striped bass when he set the hook. Instead, it was the 10 pound, 8 ounce Purolator Big Bass on Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Randy Howell said he thought this fish was a striped bass when he set the hook. Instead, it was the 10 pound, 8 ounce Purolator Big Bass on Day One of the Battle on the Border.
Davy Hite lies on the boat, pondering his 84th place standing after Day One.
Davy Hite lies on the boat, pondering his 84th place standing after Day One.
Defending Battle on the Border champion, Derek Remitz, began the defense of his title by weighing in 20 pounds, 5 ounces. Remitz is in 26th place.
Defending Battle on the Border champion, Derek Remitz, began the defense of his title by weighing in 20 pounds, 5 ounces. Remitz is in 26th place.
Day One leader, Kurt Dove, brings his fish to the scales.
Day One leader, Kurt Dove, brings his fish to the scales.
Tommy Biffle checks in at the bump table with a five-fish limit on Day One. Biffle only managed 12 pounds, 7 ounces, and is in 91st place.
Tommy Biffle checks in at the bump table with a five-fish limit on Day One. Biffle only managed 12 pounds, 7 ounces, and is in 91st place.
Mike Iaconelli signs autographs after Day One on Lake Amistad near Del Rio, Texas. Iaconelli said he struggled to catch 15 pounds, 15 ounces on Day One, and is in 56th place.
Mike Iaconelli signs autographs after Day One on Lake Amistad near Del Rio, Texas. Iaconelli said he struggled to catch 15 pounds, 15 ounces on Day One, and is in 56th place.
Del Rio resident and local favorite, Byron Velvick holds two of his larger fish from Day One. Velvick is in 22nd place with 20 pounds, 15 ounces.
Del Rio resident and local favorite, Byron Velvick holds two of his larger fish from Day One. Velvick is in 22nd place with 20 pounds, 15 ounces.
After weighing in the second largest limit in BASS tournament history last week on Falcon Lake, Terry Scroggins could only manage 12 pounds, 13 ounces on Lake Amistad after Day One.
After weighing in the second largest limit in BASS tournament history last week on Falcon Lake, Terry Scroggins could only manage 12 pounds, 13 ounces on Lake Amistad after Day One.
Aaron Martens struggled mightily on Day One of the Battle on the Border, and is in 107th place with 9 pounds, 8 ounces.
Aaron Martens struggled mightily on Day One of the Battle on the Border, and is in 107th place with 9 pounds, 8 ounces.
Mike McClelland sacks two of the fish that helped him move to 2nd place after Day One with 29 pounds, 5 ounces.
Mike McClelland sacks two of the fish that helped him move to 2nd place after Day One with 29 pounds, 5 ounces.
Kevin Short finished Day One in 18th place with 21 pounds, 13 ounces.
Kevin Short finished Day One in 18th place with 21 pounds, 13 ounces.
Day One leader Kurt Dove was the only angler to bring over 30 pounds to the scales, and leads the Battle on the Border with 30 pounds, 8 ounces.
Day One leader Kurt Dove was the only angler to bring over 30 pounds to the scales, and leads the Battle on the Border with 30 pounds, 8 ounces.
Day One leader Kurt Dove talks with the media after coming from the stage on Day One.
Day One leader Kurt Dove talks with the media after coming from the stage on Day One.
The Day One crowd enjoys the weigh-in near Del Rio on Lake Amistad.
The Day One crowd enjoys the weigh-in near Del Rio on Lake Amistad.
Grant Goldbeck with a kicker fish that helped him finish Day One in 24th place with 20 pounds, 13 ounces.
Grant Goldbeck with a kicker fish that helped him finish Day One in 24th place with 20 pounds, 13 ounces.