2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl: Day Four, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Four of the 2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake, near Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

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Fans position themselves along a barricade for the best views of the drive-through weigh-in.
Fans position themselves along a barricade for the best views of the drive-through weigh-in.
Members of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault Honor Guard presented the Colors while the national anthem was played.
Members of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault Honor Guard presented the Colors while the national anthem was played.
Members of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault Honor Guard presented the Colors while the national anthem was played.
Members of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault Honor Guard presented the Colors while the national anthem was played.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon presents Kevin VanDam with the winner's trophy.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon presents Kevin VanDam with the winner’s trophy.
With a win in the Bluegrass Brawl, Kevin VanDam has his second victory of 2008, his fourth in the 3-year history of the Elite Series and the 14th tour-level triumph of his illustrious career.
With a win in the Bluegrass Brawl, Kevin VanDam has his second victory of 2008, his fourth in the 3-year history of the Elite Series and the 14th tour-level triumph of his illustrious career.
Paul Elias and his fishing gear can finally rest after four days on Kentucky Lake. Elias finished the Bluegrass Brawl in 5th place with 75 pounds, 14 ounces.
Paul Elias and his fishing gear can finally rest after four days on Kentucky Lake. Elias finished the Bluegrass Brawl in 5th place with 75 pounds, 14 ounces.
Terry Scroggins waves to the fans at the final weigh in of the Bluegrass Brawl at the Kentucky Dam Marina.
Terry Scroggins waves to the fans at the final weigh in of the Bluegrass Brawl at the Kentucky Dam Marina.
Timmy Horton celebrates as he realizes he has a shot at stealing the lead from Kevin VanDam.
Timmy Horton celebrates as he realizes he has a shot at stealing the lead from Kevin VanDam.
Keith Alan reads a letter from Rick Clunn's family to the crowd at the Bluegrass Brawl. It was a Fathers Day letter in which his family proclaimed him a champion by all rights.
Keith Alan reads a letter from Rick Clunn’s family to the crowd at the Bluegrass Brawl. It was a Fathers Day letter in which his family proclaimed him a champion by all rights.
Kevin VanDam and Rick Clunn pull into Kentucky Dam Marina for the final weigh-in.
Kevin VanDam and Rick Clunn pull into Kentucky Dam Marina for the final weigh-in.
Terry Scroggins, Jami Fralick, and Edwin Evers stand in their boats for the national anthem.
Terry Scroggins, Jami Fralick, and Edwin Evers stand in their boats for the national anthem.
Jami Fralick pulls his best fish from the live well, before weighing in 16 pounds, 14 ounces. Fralick finished the Bluegrass Brawl in 11th place with 69 pounds, 8 ounces.
Jami Fralick pulls his best fish from the live well, before weighing in 16 pounds, 14 ounces. Fralick finished the Bluegrass Brawl in 11th place with 69 pounds, 8 ounces.
Edwin Evers pulls his fish from live well before taking the stage for the final weigh-in. Evers finished in 12th place with 68 pounds, 5 ounces.
Edwin Evers pulls his fish from live well before taking the stage for the final weigh-in. Evers finished in 12th place with 68 pounds, 5 ounces.
There were cameras of every shape and size at the final weigh-in of the Bluegrass Brawl.
There were cameras of every shape and size at the final weigh-in of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Blake Nelson has Mike McClelland sign his cap before the weigh-in.
Blake Nelson has Mike McClelland sign his cap before the weigh-in.
Mike McClelland takes the stage with a Day Four weight of 21 pounds, 11 ounces. McClelland finished the Bluegrass Brawl in 4th place with 77 pounds, 1 ounce.
Mike McClelland takes the stage with a Day Four weight of 21 pounds, 11 ounces. McClelland finished the Bluegrass Brawl in 4th place with 77 pounds, 1 ounce.
Mike McClelland and Terry Scroggins shake hands as McClelland replaces Scroggins on the 'hot-seat' as the temporary leader of the tournament.
Mike McClelland and Terry Scroggins shake hands as McClelland replaces Scroggins on the ‘hot-seat’ as the temporary leader of the tournament.
Longtime BASS staff member, James Pooley Dawson, reaches to help Paul Elias with his weigh-in bag. Elias finished 5th with 75 pounds, 14 ounces.
Longtime BASS staff member, James Pooley Dawson, reaches to help Paul Elias with his weigh-in bag. Elias finished 5th with 75 pounds, 14 ounces.
Rick Clunn waits in this boat for his turn to approach the stage.
Rick Clunn waits in this boat for his turn to approach the stage.
Kevin VanDam's winning weight is announced, and the 14-time BASS winner celebrates with a fist-pump.
Kevin VanDam’s winning weight is announced, and the 14-time BASS winner celebrates with a fist-pump.
This trophy awaits the winner of the Bluegrass Brawl presented by Diehard Platinum Marine Batteries.
This trophy awaits the winner of the Bluegrass Brawl presented by Diehard Platinum Marine Batteries.
Photographers begin to position themselves for the final weigh-in of the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake.
Photographers begin to position themselves for the final weigh-in of the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake.
Timmy Horton made a furious charge on Day Four but came up 1 pound, 1 ounce short of Kevin VanDam's winning weight of 84 pounds, 13 ounces.
Timmy Horton made a furious charge on Day Four but came up 1 pound, 1 ounce short of Kevin VanDam’s winning weight of 84 pounds, 13 ounces.
Rick Clunn, who began the day in 2nd with a deficit of a little less than 7 pounds, managed just 10 pounds, 13 ounces on the final day and dropped to 9th place.
Rick Clunn, who began the day in 2nd with a deficit of a little less than 7 pounds, managed just 10 pounds, 13 ounces on the final day and dropped to 9th place.
Kevin VanDam shares how he caught his fish during the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake.
Kevin VanDam shares how he caught his fish during the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake.