2008 Pride of Georgia: Day Three Behind The Scenes

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

Why is this man smiling? Because Kenyon Hill made up almost a pound on leader Edwin Evers — and sits just 19 ounces out of first, heading into Day Four.
Why is this man smiling? Because Kenyon Hill made up almost a pound on leader Edwin Evers — and sits just 19 ounces out of first, heading into Day Four.
Dave Wolak slipped from the edge of the top 12 down to 33rd on Day Three.
Dave Wolak slipped from the edge of the top 12 down to 33rd on Day Three.
Casey Ashley drops one of his fish into a bag held by his co-angler, Dave Elder, who went on to win the non-boater title and $25,000.
Casey Ashley drops one of his fish into a bag held by his co-angler, Dave Elder, who went on to win the non-boater title and $25,000.
Davy Hite examines one of the fish that helped him move into third and also into contention to win another tournament on Clarks Hill Lake.
Davy Hite examines one of the fish that helped him move into third and also into contention to win another tournament on Clarks Hill Lake.
A line of anglers idle back to the dock for a weigh-in that will eliminate three-quarters of them.
A line of anglers idle back to the dock for a weigh-in that will eliminate three-quarters of them.
Typically, the man first in line to weigh-in fish on Day Three of a tournament had a decent outing, and Kenyon Hill was no exception. Only Davy Hite surpassed Hill's 18 pound, 1 ounce stringer.
Typically, the man first in line to weigh-in fish on Day Three of a tournament had a decent outing, and Kenyon Hill was no exception. Only Davy Hite surpassed Hill’s 18 pound, 1 ounce stringer.
Nicole and Kayla Williamson, sisters of Elite Series angler Jason Williamson, sing the national anthem before the Day Three weigh-in.
Nicole and Kayla Williamson, sisters of Elite Series angler Jason Williamson, sing the national anthem before the Day Three weigh-in.
Two days in a row, the biggest fish hauled across the weigh-in stage belonged to Edwin Evers. Not coincidentally, he leads the tournament heading into the final day.
Two days in a row, the biggest fish hauled across the weigh-in stage belonged to Edwin Evers. Not coincidentally, he leads the tournament heading into the final day.
Scott Rook handles one of his five fish. His limit, which weighed a total of 13 pounds, 6 ounces, helped him finish tied for 19th.
Scott Rook handles one of his five fish. His limit, which weighed a total of 13 pounds, 6 ounces, helped him finish tied for 19th.
Mike Iaconelli shows two of his biggest fans, Brian Rozier and Bailey Williams, how it's done.
Mike Iaconelli shows two of his biggest fans, Brian Rozier and Bailey Williams, how it’s done.
As his father, pro Chris Lane, looks on, Cal Lane tries to drop the trolling motor, without success.
As his father, pro Chris Lane, looks on, Cal Lane tries to drop the trolling motor, without success.
A year after finishing in second on Clarks Hill, Chris Lane finished in 14th — but improved his weight in each of the first three competition days.
A year after finishing in second on Clarks Hill, Chris Lane finished in 14th — but improved his weight in each of the first three competition days.
Jeff Kriet finished in 16th, narrowly missing the cut, giving him ample time to mingle with the hoi polloi.
Jeff Kriet finished in 16th, narrowly missing the cut, giving him ample time to mingle with the hoi polloi.
Here's what Chris Lane sees when he flashes fish on the weigh-in stage.
Here’s what Chris Lane sees when he flashes fish on the weigh-in stage.
First-time Elite Series co-angler Alton Jones Jr. points out a shot of himself on the Jumbotron to his father, Alton Jones, who as a Bassmaster Classic winner knows the feeling.
First-time Elite Series co-angler Alton Jones Jr. points out a shot of himself on the Jumbotron to his father, Alton Jones, who as a Bassmaster Classic winner knows the feeling.
You can expect the winner on Clarks Hill to be one of these three: Davy Hite (third), Kenyon Hill (second) or Edwin Evers, who has led since Day Two.
You can expect the winner on Clarks Hill to be one of these three: Davy Hite (third), Kenyon Hill (second) or Edwin Evers, who has led since Day Two.
The top 12 cut on Clarks Hill is perhaps the most formidable ever on the Elite Series.
The top 12 cut on Clarks Hill is perhaps the most formidable ever on the Elite Series.
Before the top 12 disperse for the day, BASS officials brief them on the next day's procedures.
Before the top 12 disperse for the day, BASS officials brief them on the next day’s procedures.
Todd Faircloth and Alton Jones are both Texans, both on team Yamaha, both tournament-winners in 2008 — and are tied for 10th place after Day Three.
Todd Faircloth and Alton Jones are both Texans, both on team Yamaha, both tournament-winners in 2008 — and are tied for 10th place after Day Three.