2008 Southern Challenge: Day Two Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series southern challenge on Wheeler lake. You will see the second day behind the scenes.

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Morizo Shimizu holds up a healthy Wheeler Lake bass that would help him to a two-day total of 34 pounds, 11 ounces, good for sixth place going into Saturday.
Morizo Shimizu holds up a healthy Wheeler Lake bass that would help him to a two-day total of 34 pounds, 11 ounces, good for sixth place going into Saturday.
Alton Jones sacks a Wheeler Lake bass. Jones just missed the 50-cut despite having a full limit on each day.
Alton Jones sacks a Wheeler Lake bass. Jones just missed the 50-cut despite having a full limit on each day.
The crowds line the bank hoping to get a look at what the pros are bringing to the scales.
The crowds line the bank hoping to get a look at what the pros are bringing to the scales.
Jeff Kriet holds tight to a Wheeler Lake bass that helped him squeak into the fifty cut by two places.
Jeff Kriet holds tight to a Wheeler Lake bass that helped him squeak into the fifty cut by two places.
Jeff Kriet takes a look into Cliff Pace's bag as they estimate the weight. Pace ended up in 26th place going into Saturday.
Jeff Kriet takes a look into Cliff Pace’s bag as they estimate the weight. Pace ended up in 26th place going into Saturday.
Mark Zona, co-host of
Mark Zona, co-host of “Hooked Up,” visits with Skeet Reese as he makes his customary rounds at the weigh-in to get a feel for how the tournament is going.
Ish Monroe was unable to put much weight into the boat and ended up in 92nd place, which left him asking the question,
Ish Monroe was unable to put much weight into the boat and ended up in 92nd place, which left him asking the question, “Where is the big bite?”
Co-angler Justin Carter and legendary Rick Clunn part ways after a day on the water together. Clunn goes into Saturday in 24th place and Carter reveled in the experience.
Co-angler Justin Carter and legendary Rick Clunn part ways after a day on the water together. Clunn goes into Saturday in 24th place and Carter reveled in the experience.
James Niggemeyer and Kevin VanDam talk about their day on the water as they wait in line for weigh-in bags.
James Niggemeyer and Kevin VanDam talk about their day on the water as they wait in line for weigh-in bags.
Terry
Terry “Big Show” Scroggins brings another heavy bag of fish to the scales on Day Two that weighed 18 pounds, 7 ounces.
Brian Clark climbs the stairway to the BASS stage at the direction of Janet Bell, the Director of Angler Relations.
Brian Clark climbs the stairway to the BASS stage at the direction of Janet Bell, the Director of Angler Relations.
BASS tournament assistant Max Leatherwood processes Terry Scroggins' bass at the bump table.
BASS tournament assistant Max Leatherwood processes Terry Scroggins’ bass at the bump table.
Terry Scroggins would end up leading again on Day Two of the Southern Challenge on Wheeler Lake with a two-day total of 40 pounds, 10 ounces.
Terry Scroggins would end up leading again on Day Two of the Southern Challenge on Wheeler Lake with a two-day total of 40 pounds, 10 ounces.
Aaron Martens tries to stay hydrated as the mercury climbs into the mid-nineties on Day Two.
Aaron Martens tries to stay hydrated as the mercury climbs into the mid-nineties on Day Two.
Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr. speak with Grant Goldbeck on the dock after both weighed in on Day Two. Alton Jr. will fish on into Saturday, leaving Alton Sr. behind.
Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr. speak with Grant Goldbeck on the dock after both weighed in on Day Two. Alton Jr. will fish on into Saturday, leaving Alton Sr. behind.
Pros wait for weigh-in bags on the dock as the Alabama sun beats down.
Pros wait for weigh-in bags on the dock as the Alabama sun beats down.
Terry Scroggins talks with Kevin VanDam who moved into fourth place going into Day Three.
Terry Scroggins talks with Kevin VanDam who moved into fourth place going into Day Three.
Jeremy Starks makes his way into second place with this Wheeler Lake bruiser anchoring his sack on Day Two.
Jeremy Starks makes his way into second place with this Wheeler Lake bruiser anchoring his sack on Day Two.
Jason Quinn gets in on the big-bite action today with this Wheeler Lake bass. He starts Saturday in 33rd place.
Jason Quinn gets in on the big-bite action today with this Wheeler Lake bass. He starts Saturday in 33rd place.
Jeremy Starks and Jason Quinn share notes on Day Two. Starks said he has yet to see what his spot really holds in terms of fish.
Jeremy Starks and Jason Quinn share notes on Day Two. Starks said he has yet to see what his spot really holds in terms of fish.
Jeremy Starks brings the crowd to life with this pair of Wheeler Lake bass.
Jeremy Starks brings the crowd to life with this pair of Wheeler Lake bass.
Timmy Horton talks with Gary Bean and Steve Boguski of Total Cast Fishing, a marketing firm working with several pros.
Timmy Horton talks with Gary Bean and Steve Boguski of Total Cast Fishing, a marketing firm working with several pros.
Day One co-angler leader Steve Wisdom (right) was giving an interview to Lynne Burkhead (left) when he realizes that Jimmy Dudley (center) has just pushed him out of the Day Two lead.
Day One co-angler leader Steve Wisdom (right) was giving an interview to Lynne Burkhead (left) when he realizes that Jimmy Dudley (center) has just pushed him out of the Day Two lead.
Randy Howell holds up two Wheeler Lake behemoths to the crowd, much to their approval. Howell finishes Day Two in ninth place.
Randy Howell holds up two Wheeler Lake behemoths to the crowd, much to their approval. Howell finishes Day Two in ninth place.
Chris Lane and Jason Quinn meet out front to watch the standings shuffle as the field weighs in.
Chris Lane and Jason Quinn meet out front to watch the standings shuffle as the field weighs in.
Matt Reed shakes things up on Day Two, moving into seventh place to secure his spot in the take-off for Day Three.
Matt Reed shakes things up on Day Two, moving into seventh place to secure his spot in the take-off for Day Three.
Some of the pros make their way back around to watch the standings as the few remaining anglers weigh in.
Some of the pros make their way back around to watch the standings as the few remaining anglers weigh in.
Peter Thliveros talks with Terry Scroggins out in front of the BASS trailer as the final flight weighs in. Thliveros finished in 27th place on Day Two.
Peter Thliveros talks with Terry Scroggins out in front of the BASS trailer as the final flight weighs in. Thliveros finished in 27th place on Day Two.
Ken Cook tries to rehydrate after a hot day on Wheeler Lake. Pro fishermen take a beating during the course of a season, especially from the heat.
Ken Cook tries to rehydrate after a hot day on Wheeler Lake. Pro fishermen take a beating during the course of a season, especially from the heat.
Rick Clunn loads his weigh-in bag with another five-fish limit on Day Two.
Rick Clunn loads his weigh-in bag with another five-fish limit on Day Two.
The BASS fans beat back the Alabama heat to see the best fishermen in the world compete on Wheeler Lake, with a cool $100,000 going to the winner.
The BASS fans beat back the Alabama heat to see the best fishermen in the world compete on Wheeler Lake, with a cool $100,000 going to the winner.
John Crews waits backstage for his opportunity to weigh his limit. He would end up at the back of the pack in the Southern Challenge.
John Crews waits backstage for his opportunity to weigh his limit. He would end up at the back of the pack in the Southern Challenge.
Matt Reed shows off a pair of nice Wheeler Lake bass that helped him to a seventh place finish for Day Two.
Matt Reed shows off a pair of nice Wheeler Lake bass that helped him to a seventh place finish for Day Two.
Jeff Kriet and Kelly Jordon relax after weighing in. Many of the pros migrated around to the shade in front of the BASS trailer to watch the leaderboard shuffle to see who would make the day's 50-cut.
Jeff Kriet and Kelly Jordon relax after weighing in. Many of the pros migrated around to the shade in front of the BASS trailer to watch the leaderboard shuffle to see who would make the day’s 50-cut.