2008 Pride of Georgia: Day Two Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill lake.

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Co-angler Ed Amos and pro Skeet Reese were among the first to lug their stringers to the weigh-in stage on Day Two of the Pride of Georgia.
Co-angler Ed Amos and pro Skeet Reese were among the first to lug their stringers to the weigh-in stage on Day Two of the Pride of Georgia.
Morizo Shimizu holds one of his five fish that went on to weigh 12 pounds, 13 ounces.
Morizo Shimizu holds one of his five fish that went on to weigh 12 pounds, 13 ounces.
Aaron Martens, in a funk since fumbling a final-day lead at Lake Zapata last month, finished in 66th place.
Aaron Martens, in a funk since fumbling a final-day lead at Lake Zapata last month, finished in 66th place.
BASS officials take roll of arriving anglers by collecting the so-called
BASS officials take roll of arriving anglers by collecting the so-called “pills” that are handed out at the morning’s take-off.
Dave Wolak slid into a tie for 13th after catching 12 pounds, 3 ounces on Day Two, 3 pounds off his Day One pace.
Dave Wolak slid into a tie for 13th after catching 12 pounds, 3 ounces on Day Two, 3 pounds off his Day One pace.
Jason Quinn finished a disappointing 74th on a lake bordering his native South Carolina.
Jason Quinn finished a disappointing 74th on a lake bordering his native South Carolina.
Kurt Dove caught this keeper — and only two others — on Day Two, winding up in 93rd place.
Kurt Dove caught this keeper — and only two others — on Day Two, winding up in 93rd place.
Handsome bass such as this helped South Carolinian Casey Ashley rebound from a disappointing Day One to secure a seventh-place finish on Day Two.
Handsome bass such as this helped South Carolinian Casey Ashley rebound from a disappointing Day One to secure a seventh-place finish on Day Two.
Reigning Classic champion Alton Jones rode this fish, among others, to a fifth-place slot after Day Two.
Reigning Classic champion Alton Jones rode this fish, among others, to a fifth-place slot after Day Two.
John Murray finished in just 72nd place after Day Two, but is looking forward to the next Elite Series tournament on South Carolina's Lake Murray.
John Murray finished in just 72nd place after Day Two, but is looking forward to the next Elite Series tournament on South Carolina’s Lake Murray.
Boyd Duckett stands behind his signature Carrot Stix rod and a swimbait he used to mimic the blueback herring of Clarks Hill Lake.
Boyd Duckett stands behind his signature Carrot Stix rod and a swimbait he used to mimic the blueback herring of Clarks Hill Lake.
Denny Brauer's Day Two limit couldn't fortify his Day One lead, and he slid to third.
Denny Brauer’s Day Two limit couldn’t fortify his Day One lead, and he slid to third.
Randy Howell leads a line of anglers cooling their fish in the aerated tanks behind the weigh-in stage.
Randy Howell leads a line of anglers cooling their fish in the aerated tanks behind the weigh-in stage.
Dustin Wilks was amazed a fish this long (27 inches) didn't weigh at least 11 pounds. This one went less than 5 pounds.
Dustin Wilks was amazed a fish this long (27 inches) didn’t weigh at least 11 pounds. This one went less than 5 pounds.
Edwin Evers learns how easy it is to make friends once you take the lead in an Elite Series event. Unfortunately, those friends are these guys.
Edwin Evers learns how easy it is to make friends once you take the lead in an Elite Series event. Unfortunately, those friends are these guys.
With a massive Jumbotron image of himself staring down at the weigh-in stage, Randy Howell displayed these fish in stereo.
With a massive Jumbotron image of himself staring down at the weigh-in stage, Randy Howell displayed these fish in stereo.
This fellow, known as Lurch, cues each angler's personal song as each makes his way across the stage.
This fellow, known as Lurch, cues each angler’s personal song as each makes his way across the stage.
Jim Murray Jr. hung on to fish Saturday by weighing in fish like this keeper, seen here being transferred to his bag at the bump table backstage.
Jim Murray Jr. hung on to fish Saturday by weighing in fish like this keeper, seen here being transferred to his bag at the bump table backstage.
A youngster apparently being held in place by his father receives Denny Brauer's John Hancock on the sleeve of his shirt.
A youngster apparently being held in place by his father receives Denny Brauer’s John Hancock on the sleeve of his shirt.
Mike Wurm said that he would quell any sorrow he had over finishing in 90th by enjoying a steak dinner after Day Two.
Mike Wurm said that he would quell any sorrow he had over finishing in 90th by enjoying a steak dinner after Day Two.
Stephen Browning could muster only a 91st place finish on Clarks Hill despite nearly doubling his Day One weight on Day Two.
Stephen Browning could muster only a 91st place finish on Clarks Hill despite nearly doubling his Day One weight on Day Two.
The face of consistency belongs to Kenyon Hill, who sits 17 ounces behind leader Edwin Evers heading into Day Three.
The face of consistency belongs to Kenyon Hill, who sits 17 ounces behind leader Edwin Evers heading into Day Three.
If Edwin Evers can hold his Day Two lead for two more tournament days, he'll claim his second Elite Series win in 10 months.
If Edwin Evers can hold his Day Two lead for two more tournament days, he’ll claim his second Elite Series win in 10 months.