2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: Day Three, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Three of the 2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph on Old Hickory Lake, near Hendersonville, Tennessee.

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Kevin Wirth bags his fish before heading off to the weigh-in. He totaled 44 pounds, 13 ounces for three days, keeping him in the lead headed into the final day of the Tennessee Triumph.
Kevin Wirth bags his fish before heading off to the weigh-in. He totaled 44 pounds, 13 ounces for three days, keeping him in the lead headed into the final day of the Tennessee Triumph.
Bill Lowen bagged 8 pounds, 9 ounces on the day, good enough for sixth place overall with a three-day total of 35 pounds, 12 ounces.
Bill Lowen bagged 8 pounds, 9 ounces on the day, good enough for sixth place overall with a three-day total of 35 pounds, 12 ounces.
Rick Clunn will fish his second top-12 in a row going into the final day of competition in second place with 41 pounds 10 ounces.
Rick Clunn will fish his second top-12 in a row going into the final day of competition in second place with 41 pounds 10 ounces.
Rick Clunn long-steps his way on to the dock and heads toward the stage as BASS fans line the banks watching the Elite Series pros come back to the dock after a long, hot day on Old Hickory Lake.
Rick Clunn long-steps his way on to the dock and heads toward the stage as BASS fans line the banks watching the Elite Series pros come back to the dock after a long, hot day on Old Hickory Lake.
Dean Rojas bagged 14 pounds, 3 ounces on Day Three, enough weight for fourth place going into the finals of the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Dean Rojas bagged 14 pounds, 3 ounces on Day Three, enough weight for fourth place going into the finals of the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Michael Iaconelli, with help from co-angler Mary Delgado, bags his five-fish limit which would hit the scales at 9 pounds, 12 ounces for a three-day total weight of 34 pounds, 13 ounces, good enough for seventh place going into the final day.
Michael Iaconelli, with help from co-angler Mary Delgado, bags his five-fish limit which would hit the scales at 9 pounds, 12 ounces for a three-day total weight of 34 pounds, 13 ounces, good enough for seventh place going into the final day.
BASS fans line the bank as they watch the top 50 Elite Series pros and their co-anglers head from the dock to the weigh-in stage.
BASS fans line the bank as they watch the top 50 Elite Series pros and their co-anglers head from the dock to the weigh-in stage.
Gary Klein makes his way from the dock, through the crowd of fans, to the weigh-in stage.
Gary Klein makes his way from the dock, through the crowd of fans, to the weigh-in stage.
Michael Iaconelli takes a moment backstage after weighing in to pose for a photo with Kevin Strobel, a University of Tennessee College Bass competitor.
Michael Iaconelli takes a moment backstage after weighing in to pose for a photo with Kevin Strobel, a University of Tennessee College Bass competitor.
Terry Scroggins and Denny Brauer share a laugh backstage at the tanks as they wait to weigh in. Denny Brauer would get pushed out by a BASS ruling as he tied Brent Chapman for 12th place.
Terry Scroggins and Denny Brauer share a laugh backstage at the tanks as they wait to weigh in. Denny Brauer would get pushed out by a BASS ruling as he tied Brent Chapman for 12th place.
Todd Faircloth holds up the fish that anchored his 13 pound, 5 ounce bag, good enough to slide him into 11th place going into the final day of competition.
Todd Faircloth holds up the fish that anchored his 13 pound, 5 ounce bag, good enough to slide him into 11th place going into the final day of competition.
Todd Faircloth talks to emcee Keith Alan after getting his official weight from Tournament Director Trip Weldon as the fans look on.
Todd Faircloth talks to emcee Keith Alan after getting his official weight from Tournament Director Trip Weldon as the fans look on.
Marty Stone heads back to the dock to load his boat on the trailer, still not sure if he would make the cut. Stone ended up in 10th place with a three-day total of 33 pounds, 15 ounces.
Marty Stone heads back to the dock to load his boat on the trailer, still not sure if he would make the cut. Stone ended up in 10th place with a three-day total of 33 pounds, 15 ounces.
Bill Lowen checks out a jig that his co-angler was using. Lowen said it was very similar to the custom swim-jig that he builds at home.
Bill Lowen checks out a jig that his co-angler was using. Lowen said it was very similar to the custom swim-jig that he builds at home.
BASS fans spend a hot Saturday afternoon watching the Bassmaster Elite Series pros weigh in and sort out the top-12 for the final day of fishing.
BASS fans spend a hot Saturday afternoon watching the Bassmaster Elite Series pros weigh in and sort out the top-12 for the final day of fishing.
Kevin Wirth (right) congratulates Steve Daniel on making the cut. Daniel's 34 pounds was good enough for ninth place going into the final day.
Kevin Wirth (right) congratulates Steve Daniel on making the cut. Daniel’s 34 pounds was good enough for ninth place going into the final day.
Ray Sedgwick shows the crowd two of the bass that he brought to scales. Sedgwick weighed in 15 pounds, 14 ounces, the biggest bag of the day, and tied Steve Daniel for big bass at 4 pounds, 7 ounces.
Ray Sedgwick shows the crowd two of the bass that he brought to scales. Sedgwick weighed in 15 pounds, 14 ounces, the biggest bag of the day, and tied Steve Daniel for big bass at 4 pounds, 7 ounces.
Kevin VanDam talks with Richard Prather of Outdoor Music about the recent filming of the music video for Casey Ashley's single
Kevin VanDam talks with Richard Prather of Outdoor Music about the recent filming of the music video for Casey Ashley’s single “Fisherman.” Several of the Elite Series pros will be in the music video.
Co-angler Jim McDevitt celebrates his second win of the year as he takes first place in the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Co-angler Jim McDevitt celebrates his second win of the year as he takes first place in the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
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The “Elite 12” are introduced to the crowd. They will compete for a $100,000 first place prize and the title of Tennessee Triumph champion.
Trip Weldon meets backstage with the top 12 competitors to discuss the routine for Sunday's final day.
Trip Weldon meets backstage with the top 12 competitors to discuss the routine for Sunday’s final day.