2008 Pride of Georgia: Behind the Scenes

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

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Jason Williamson removes a decent keeper from his live well before the Day One weigh-in at the Pride of Georgia.
Jason Williamson removes a decent keeper from his live well before the Day One weigh-in at the Pride of Georgia.
Kevin Short pulls one of his modest fish out of his live well. His five-bass limit weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces on Day One.
Kevin Short pulls one of his modest fish out of his live well. His five-bass limit weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces on Day One.
Greg Hackney transfers one of his bass to a weigh-in bag at the dock. His 12 pound, 3 ounce limit left him tied with three other anglers for 29th place.
Greg Hackney transfers one of his bass to a weigh-in bag at the dock. His 12 pound, 3 ounce limit left him tied with three other anglers for 29th place.
Returning Pride of Georgia champion Mike McClelland drops a fish into a bag held by co-angler Charles Harbin.
Returning Pride of Georgia champion Mike McClelland drops a fish into a bag held by co-angler Charles Harbin.
Scott Rook bags fish with Alton Jones Jr., son of the reigning Bassmaster Classic champ. Jones was fishing his first Elite Series event as a co-angler after reaching the minimum age of 16 last month.
Scott Rook bags fish with Alton Jones Jr., son of the reigning Bassmaster Classic champ. Jones was fishing his first Elite Series event as a co-angler after reaching the minimum age of 16 last month.
Steve Daniel sacks fish with his co-angler, Paul Ham, who caught so many fish, Daniel was distracted, he said later. Ham finished Day One in fourth on the co-angler side.
Steve Daniel sacks fish with his co-angler, Paul Ham, who caught so many fish, Daniel was distracted, he said later. Ham finished Day One in fourth on the co-angler side.
Kevin VanDam examines one of the five fish that pushed him to 21st place, with 13 pounds, 7 ounces.
Kevin VanDam examines one of the five fish that pushed him to 21st place, with 13 pounds, 7 ounces.
Randy Howell chats with Davy Hite at the dock before weigh-in, probably relaying an anecdote he told at weigh-in: losing a bait while casting and having a bass bust on the lost lure while he cast at the floating line.
Randy Howell chats with Davy Hite at the dock before weigh-in, probably relaying an anecdote he told at weigh-in: losing a bait while casting and having a bass bust on the lost lure while he cast at the floating line.
Fish like this bucketmouth helped propel Davy Hite to second place after Day One.
Fish like this bucketmouth helped propel Davy Hite to second place after Day One.
Why is Dustin Wilks smiling? Because he's tied for sixth after Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
Why is Dustin Wilks smiling? Because he’s tied for sixth after Day One of the Pride of Georgia.
Davy Hite knew he was in high cotton even before he took the lead, albeit briefly, on Day One.
Davy Hite knew he was in high cotton even before he took the lead, albeit briefly, on Day One.
Backstage, Davy Hite relates his striking day while reporters scribble notes.
Backstage, Davy Hite relates his striking day while reporters scribble notes.
The march of the bass fishermen to the weigh-in stage is an age-old ritual on tournament days. Here, Brent Chapman leads the charge.
The march of the bass fishermen to the weigh-in stage is an age-old ritual on tournament days. Here, Brent Chapman leads the charge.
Bass fishing legend Rick Clunn totes his limit of 9 pounds, 5 ounces to the scales.
Bass fishing legend Rick Clunn totes his limit of 9 pounds, 5 ounces to the scales.
South Carolina's own Casey Ashley brandishes one of his five keepers before the Day One weigh-in.
South Carolina’s own Casey Ashley brandishes one of his five keepers before the Day One weigh-in.
Jason Quinn, seen here apparently aflame and carrying his fish to be weighed, is one popular cat here on the Georgia-South Carolina border.
Jason Quinn, seen here apparently aflame and carrying his fish to be weighed, is one popular cat here on the Georgia-South Carolina border.
Jeff Kriet makes his way back to his truck after a day of fishing, with his tackle and rod case in hand.
Jeff Kriet makes his way back to his truck after a day of fishing, with his tackle and rod case in hand.
The sign says it all: Clarks Hill Lake is several feet lower than its usual levels, leaving dry banks where anglers might have found fish in years past.
The sign says it all: Clarks Hill Lake is several feet lower than its usual levels, leaving dry banks where anglers might have found fish in years past.
David Sherrer took third in Day One on Clarks Hill with fish like this comely kicker.
David Sherrer took third in Day One on Clarks Hill with fish like this comely kicker.