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

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

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Bassmaster Classic Champion Alton Jones joined Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders on a live version of 'Hooked Up' before the final weigh-in of the Battle of the Border.
Bassmaster Classic Champion Alton Jones joined Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders on a live version of ‘Hooked Up’ before the final weigh-in of the Battle of the Border.
Denny Brauer waits to weigh in on the final day. Brauer started the day in 11th place, and finished 10th with 64 pounds, 4 ounces.
Denny Brauer waits to weigh in on the final day. Brauer started the day in 11th place, and finished 10th with 64 pounds, 4 ounces.
Kurt Dove led Day One of the Battle of the Border, but dropped to 11th after the final weigh-in.
Kurt Dove led Day One of the Battle of the Border, but dropped to 11th after the final weigh-in.
Greg Hackney pulled out of his early season slump by finishing in seventh place with 68 pounds, 4 ounces.
Greg Hackney pulled out of his early season slump by finishing in seventh place with 68 pounds, 4 ounces.
Mike McClelland reacts to coming up short on the final day of the Battle on the Border; he finished fourth with 71 pounds, 1 ounce.
Mike McClelland reacts to coming up short on the final day of the Battle on the Border; he finished fourth with 71 pounds, 1 ounce.
Clark Reehm had his best finish as an Elite Series rookie, finishing second with 76 pounds, 3 ounces.
Clark Reehm had his best finish as an Elite Series rookie, finishing second with 76 pounds, 3 ounces.
Elite Series contenders Edwin Evers, Kevin Short, and Mike McClelland, along with Bassmaster legend Harold Allen, enjoy the last moments of the weigh-in.
Elite Series contenders Edwin Evers, Kevin Short, and Mike McClelland, along with Bassmaster legend Harold Allen, enjoy the last moments of the weigh-in.
Jason Williamson started the morning with the lead, but at the end of the day came up short, finishing fifth with 69 pounds, 5 ounces.
Jason Williamson started the morning with the lead, but at the end of the day came up short, finishing fifth with 69 pounds, 5 ounces.
A local mariachi band entertained the crowd before the weigh-in, and greeted every Elite Series angler with a song as they approached the stage.
A local mariachi band entertained the crowd before the weigh-in, and greeted every Elite Series angler with a song as they approached the stage.
The Del Rio crowd gets fired up for the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.
The Del Rio crowd gets fired up for the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.
The 12 finalists for the Battle on the Border make their way back to the dock for the final weigh-in.
The 12 finalists for the Battle on the Border make their way back to the dock for the final weigh-in.
Kurt Dove makes his way to the dock as ESPN cameras roll.
Kurt Dove makes his way to the dock as ESPN cameras roll.
Billy Brewer puts his equipment away after fishing the final day on Lake Amistad.
Billy Brewer puts his equipment away after fishing the final day on Lake Amistad.
Todd Faircloth comes to the dock and quickly loads his boat on the trailer for a short ride to the BASS stage, where he will weigh in 29-14, giving him a total of 76-15 for the tournament.
Todd Faircloth comes to the dock and quickly loads his boat on the trailer for a short ride to the BASS stage, where he will weigh in 29-14, giving him a total of 76-15 for the tournament.
Mike McClelland pulls his boat to the dock.
Mike McClelland pulls his boat to the dock.
Gary Klein makes his way to the boat ramp to load his boat and head for the BASS stage.
Gary Klein makes his way to the boat ramp to load his boat and head for the BASS stage.
Mike McClelland puts away his gear, waiting for his turn at the final weigh-in.
Mike McClelland puts away his gear, waiting for his turn at the final weigh-in.
Billy Brewer (foreground) and Jason Williamson talk about possibilities surrounding the outcome of the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.
Billy Brewer (foreground) and Jason Williamson talk about possibilities surrounding the outcome of the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.
Kevin Short arranges bass in his livewells before heading up the hill for the weigh-in.
Kevin Short arranges bass in his livewells before heading up the hill for the weigh-in.
Edwin Evers asks fellow pro Kevin Short how much weight he has in his livewells. None of the pros still at the dock were aware Todd Faircloth had already weighed over 29 pounds.
Edwin Evers asks fellow pro Kevin Short how much weight he has in his livewells. None of the pros still at the dock were aware Todd Faircloth had already weighed over 29 pounds.
Billy Brewer loads his boat for the short haul up the hill to the BASS weigh-in stage.
Billy Brewer loads his boat for the short haul up the hill to the BASS weigh-in stage.
Greg Hackney sacks his fish just before heading to the stage. He would finish seventh with 68-4 for the tournament.
Greg Hackney sacks his fish just before heading to the stage. He would finish seventh with 68-4 for the tournament.
Billy Brewer holds up a fish contributing to his overall weight of 17-13 for the day, putting him in eighth place.
Billy Brewer holds up a fish contributing to his overall weight of 17-13 for the day, putting him in eighth place.
Edwin Evers displays a bass that would anchor a 17-2 bag for the day, good for ninth place.
Edwin Evers displays a bass that would anchor a 17-2 bag for the day, good for ninth place.
Mike McClelland holds up a fat Lake Amistad beauty which helped put him fourth in the final standings.
Mike McClelland holds up a fat Lake Amistad beauty which helped put him fourth in the final standings.
Todd Faircloth watches Edwin Evers as he brings his sack of bass to the scales.
Todd Faircloth watches Edwin Evers as he brings his sack of bass to the scales.
Mike McClelland makes his way to the stage as the ESPN cameras roll.
Mike McClelland makes his way to the stage as the ESPN cameras roll.
Mike McClelland talks about his day on the lake as Todd Faircloth watches from the hot seat.
Mike McClelland talks about his day on the lake as Todd Faircloth watches from the hot seat.
Kevin Short gives the fans some love on his way to the stage where he would weigh in 22-7, leaving in third place with 1 pound, 5 ounces behind Todd Faircloth.
Kevin Short gives the fans some love on his way to the stage where he would weigh in 22-7, leaving in third place with 1 pound, 5 ounces behind Todd Faircloth.
Kevin Short hoists two Lake Amistad bass as Todd Faircloth applauds from the hot seat, knowing for the moment he is safe.
Kevin Short hoists two Lake Amistad bass as Todd Faircloth applauds from the hot seat, knowing for the moment he is safe.
Clark Reehm holds up a Lake Amistad hawg which would threaten Faircloth's place in the hot seat. Reehm finished second, within 12 ounces of Faircloth.
Clark Reehm holds up a Lake Amistad hawg which would threaten Faircloth’s place in the hot seat. Reehm finished second, within 12 ounces of Faircloth.
Reehm interacts with the fans as he makes his way to the stage.
Reehm interacts with the fans as he makes his way to the stage.
Jason Williamson is the only man left who could steal Faircloth's thunder; Williamson started Day Three in the lead.
Jason Williamson is the only man left who could steal Faircloth’s thunder; Williamson started Day Three in the lead.
Williamson makes his way toward the stage for an official weight.
Williamson makes his way toward the stage for an official weight.
Keith Allen announces the weight of Williamson's Day Three catch, as Faircloth raises his fist — realizing he is the winner of the Battle on the Border.
Keith Allen announces the weight of Williamson’s Day Three catch, as Faircloth raises his fist — realizing he is the winner of the Battle on the Border.
Williamson makes his way from behind the stage to congratulate Todd Faircloth as he and his family celebrate.
Williamson makes his way from behind the stage to congratulate Todd Faircloth as he and his family celebrate.
Todd Faircloth is the victor of the Battle on the Border at Texas' Lake Amistad.
Todd Faircloth is the victor of the Battle on the Border at Texas’ Lake Amistad.
Todd Faircloth immediately gets pummeled by fans as he leaves backstage, taking time to sign each autograph and pose for every picture.
Todd Faircloth immediately gets pummeled by fans as he leaves backstage, taking time to sign each autograph and pose for every picture.