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

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

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Steve Bowman (left) and Tommy Sanders (right) talk with outdoor legend Harold Knight, of Knight and Hale Game Calls, just prior to the weigh-in.
Steve Bowman (left) and Tommy Sanders (right) talk with outdoor legend Harold Knight, of Knight and Hale Game Calls, just prior to the weigh-in.
Michael Iaconelli signs autographs for young fans backstage. He would finish the Bluegrass Brawl in 63rd place.
Michael Iaconelli signs autographs for young fans backstage. He would finish the Bluegrass Brawl in 63rd place.
Rick Clunn talks to Emcee Keith Alan about his successful day of fishing on Kentucky Lake.
Rick Clunn talks to Emcee Keith Alan about his successful day of fishing on Kentucky Lake.
Jeremy Starks holds up a nice Kentucky Lake Bass that helped him to a 46th place tie with Jason Quinn, to make the Day Three cut.
Jeremy Starks holds up a nice Kentucky Lake Bass that helped him to a 46th place tie with Jason Quinn, to make the Day Three cut.
The rain begins to fall as the second flight makes its way to the weigh-in.
The rain begins to fall as the second flight makes its way to the weigh-in.
BASS fans brave the rain to watch the best bass fishermen in the world weigh in on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake.
BASS fans brave the rain to watch the best bass fishermen in the world weigh in on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake.
Mike McClelland accepts a bottle of water from Director of Angler Relations, Janet Bell. McClelland would finish Day Two in third place.
Mike McClelland accepts a bottle of water from Director of Angler Relations, Janet Bell. McClelland would finish Day Two in third place.
Jimmy Mize bags his limit with help from co-angler Walter Stringer. Mize would just miss the cut, finishing the Bluegrass Brawl in 58th place.
Jimmy Mize bags his limit with help from co-angler Walter Stringer. Mize would just miss the cut, finishing the Bluegrass Brawl in 58th place.
Takahiro Omori puts away his rods as the rain starts to fall harder at the weigh-in on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Takahiro Omori puts away his rods as the rain starts to fall harder at the weigh-in on Day Two of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Boyd Duckett signs an autograph for a young fan backstage. Duckett would finish 36th on Day Two.
Boyd Duckett signs an autograph for a young fan backstage. Duckett would finish 36th on Day Two.
Paul Elias talks to media just backstage after weighing in 16 pounds, which boosted him into fifth place.
Paul Elias talks to media just backstage after weighing in 16 pounds, which boosted him into fifth place.
After many BASS fans made a run for their vehicles in the down pouring rain, a few dedicated fans like Scott Gaddis, Taylor Gaddis, Lilly Fitzgerald, and Kaely Holloway remained seated for the rest of the weigh-in.
After many BASS fans made a run for their vehicles in the down pouring rain, a few dedicated fans like Scott Gaddis, Taylor Gaddis, Lilly Fitzgerald, and Kaely Holloway remained seated for the rest of the weigh-in.
Dean Rojas signed autographs backstage after he weighed in. Rojas would barely miss the cut, finishing in 52nd place.
Dean Rojas signed autographs backstage after he weighed in. Rojas would barely miss the cut, finishing in 52nd place.
Edwin Evers waits just behind the stage for his turn to weigh-in; he would finish the day in ninth place to fish Saturday when the field will be cut to twelve.
Edwin Evers waits just behind the stage for his turn to weigh-in; he would finish the day in ninth place to fish Saturday when the field will be cut to twelve.
Dave Smith holds up a Kentucky Lake bruiser which would help him to an eleventh place finish.
Dave Smith holds up a Kentucky Lake bruiser which would help him to an eleventh place finish.
Jason Quinn said it was too late to put on the Frogg Toggs, they only made him feel wetter. The rain began to pour harder as the weigh-in wore on.
Jason Quinn said it was too late to put on the Frogg Toggs, they only made him feel wetter. The rain began to pour harder as the weigh-in wore on.
Bass Officials and volunteers work hard in the down pouring rain to take care of Day Two's catch.
Bass Officials and volunteers work hard in the down pouring rain to take care of Day Two’s catch.
One of the last flights in, and soaked to the bone, Kevin Short still has a fat smallmouth to smile about at the weigh-in, despite finishing 101st in the Bluegrass Brawl.
One of the last flights in, and soaked to the bone, Kevin Short still has a fat smallmouth to smile about at the weigh-in, despite finishing 101st in the Bluegrass Brawl.
Rick Clunn brings the biggest bass to the scale on Day Two; it would add seven pounds and two ounces to his bag for a total of 24 pounds on the day, which boosted him to second place.
Rick Clunn brings the biggest bass to the scale on Day Two; it would add seven pounds and two ounces to his bag for a total of 24 pounds on the day, which boosted him to second place.
Jared Lintner stows his gear before sacking his bass to head to the weigh-in.
Jared Lintner stows his gear before sacking his bass to head to the weigh-in.
Jared Lintner, unable to find the big bite, finishes the Bluegrass Brawl in 97th place.
Jared Lintner, unable to find the big bite, finishes the Bluegrass Brawl in 97th place.
Paul Elias, after a review of Official BASS rules, was able to gain back a penalty pound this morning, and would sack enough weight to finish Day Two in fifth place.
Paul Elias, after a review of Official BASS rules, was able to gain back a penalty pound this morning, and would sack enough weight to finish Day Two in fifth place.
Wade Grooms holds up another Kentucky Lake bruiser; Grooms would finish Day Two in 6th place.
Wade Grooms holds up another Kentucky Lake bruiser; Grooms would finish Day Two in 6th place.
Pete Ponds holds up a fish that would help squeak him into the cut in 48th position.
Pete Ponds holds up a fish that would help squeak him into the cut in 48th position.
Timmy Horton hefts his sack of bass into a soak tank backstage. Horton weighed in 14-11 on Day Two to bring him to 8th place with a total weight of 35-12.
Timmy Horton hefts his sack of bass into a soak tank backstage. Horton weighed in 14-11 on Day Two to bring him to 8th place with a total weight of 35-12.
A soaked Kevin Wirth waits backstage to weigh-in. He would have 15 pounds even on the day good for 22nd place, and will fish for one of twelve places on Day Three.
A soaked Kevin Wirth waits backstage to weigh-in. He would have 15 pounds even on the day good for 22nd place, and will fish for one of twelve places on Day Three.
Skeet Reese said it was not a good day to be him, his day was fraught with difficulties, and fish care was his main priority most of the day. It continued as he stood at the soak tanks backstage.
Skeet Reese said it was not a good day to be him, his day was fraught with difficulties, and fish care was his main priority most of the day. It continued as he stood at the soak tanks backstage.