2008 Pride Of Georgia: Day Four Behind The Scenes

In this photo galley you will see the 2008 elite series Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake. It is day four behind the scenes.

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Minutes before the final weigh-in, Mark Zona and Keith Alan host a live version of
Minutes before the final weigh-in, Mark Zona and Keith Alan host a live version of “Hooked Up!” for broadcast on Bassmaster.com.
Jason Williamson (center) chats with Mark Zona and Keith Alan during the live online broadcast of
Jason Williamson (center) chats with Mark Zona and Keith Alan during the live online broadcast of “Hooked Up!”
Scott Rook, seen here between Mark Zona and Keith Alan, was one of the vanquished pro anglers who stopped by
Scott Rook, seen here between Mark Zona and Keith Alan, was one of the vanquished pro anglers who stopped by “Hooked Up!” to offer analysis.
Skeet Reese unpacks his limit at the dock before the weigh-in on Day Four.
Skeet Reese unpacks his limit at the dock before the weigh-in on Day Four.
Timmy Horton, given up for dead after finishing 74th on Day One, was among four former Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year winners who made the final cut.
Timmy Horton, given up for dead after finishing 74th on Day One, was among four former Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year winners who made the final cut.
The 2006 champion on Clarks Hill, Davy Hite, loads his fish before weighing in and finishing second.
The 2006 champion on Clarks Hill, Davy Hite, loads his fish before weighing in and finishing second.
The crowd at Clarks Hill is consistently one of the best on the Elite Series tour, and when asked to make noise before the final weigh-in, it obliged.
The crowd at Clarks Hill is consistently one of the best on the Elite Series tour, and when asked to make noise before the final weigh-in, it obliged.
The pageantry of the Elite Series includes actual pageant winners, like this Miss Columbia County, who rocked the national anthem before the weigh-in.
The pageantry of the Elite Series includes actual pageant winners, like this Miss Columbia County, who rocked the national anthem before the weigh-in.
The star-studded field of 12 anglers waits backstage to decide the final day of the Pride of Georgia.
The star-studded field of 12 anglers waits backstage to decide the final day of the Pride of Georgia.
Even though he was mired back in eighth place to start Day Four, Kevin VanDam had to be considered a threat to come all the way back.
Even though he was mired back in eighth place to start Day Four, Kevin VanDam had to be considered a threat to come all the way back.
The four-day grind shows on the 62-year-old face of Dave Smith, who made his first 12-man cut in an Elite Series event this week.
The four-day grind shows on the 62-year-old face of Dave Smith, who made his first 12-man cut in an Elite Series event this week.
Casey Ashley, the hometown favorite, grins backstage before weighing in on Day Four.
Casey Ashley, the hometown favorite, grins backstage before weighing in on Day Four.
Skeet Reese, the reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, hadn't made a top 12 cut in 2008 before the Pride of Georgia.
Skeet Reese, the reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, hadn’t made a top 12 cut in 2008 before the Pride of Georgia.
Kenyon Hill knows he whacked 'em on Day Four. Even before weighing his fish, he felt like $100,000 bucks.
Kenyon Hill knows he whacked ’em on Day Four. Even before weighing his fish, he felt like $100,000 bucks.
Edwin Evers, the last man to weigh in, knew his three fish wouldn't make up a huge deficit on Kenyon Hill, and graciously congratulates the winner.
Edwin Evers, the last man to weigh in, knew his three fish wouldn’t make up a huge deficit on Kenyon Hill, and graciously congratulates the winner.
Kenyon Hill celebrates his first Elite Series victory. Last year, he finished a lowly 55th in the points.
Kenyon Hill celebrates his first Elite Series victory. Last year, he finished a lowly 55th in the points.
As soon as Kenyon Hill leaves the stage, his friend Peter Thliveros greets him with an enormous man-hug.
As soon as Kenyon Hill leaves the stage, his friend Peter Thliveros greets him with an enormous man-hug.
Reporters want to know: Just how did Kenyon Hill win the Pride of Georgia?
Reporters want to know: Just how did Kenyon Hill win the Pride of Georgia?
Kevin VanDam, Denny Brauer and Davy Hite sign autographs beside the weigh-in stage after Kenyon Hill claimed the trophy.
Kevin VanDam, Denny Brauer and Davy Hite sign autographs beside the weigh-in stage after Kenyon Hill claimed the trophy.