2009 Elite Series Battle on the Border - WI

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Anglers wait for the Day One launch that was delayed after the venue was changed for safety purposes.

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Michael Iaconelli (First, 27-9)

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Michael Iaconelli (First, 27-9)

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Gary Klein (1st, 54-7)

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Alton Jones (3rd, 46-4)

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2009 Battle on the Boarder Top Twelve

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Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)

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Edwin Evers (5th, 50-2)

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Casey Ashley (31st, 19-14)

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Clark Rheem (3rd, 28-14)

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Ish Monroe (4th, 27-12)

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Mike McClelland (2nd, 29-5)

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The top 12 make their last-minute preparations for the final day of the Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad.

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The final day started under clear skies and calm winds barely put a ripple on Lake Amistad's 67,000 acres.

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A local mariachi band entertained the crowd before the weigh-in, and greeted every Elite Series angler with a song as they approached the stage.

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The Del Rio crowd gets fired up for the final weigh-in of the Battle on the Border.

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Clark Reehm holds up a Lake Amistad hawg which would threaten Faircloth's place in the hot seat. Reehm finished second, within 12 ounces of Faircloth.

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Todd Faircloth (1st, 76-15)

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Todd Faircloth, Battle on the Border winner.

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Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)

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Jason Williamson (First, 96-6)

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2009 Elite Series Battle on the Border - WI

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