2010 Bassmaster Classic Lay Lake: Day One Behind The Scenes

In these photos anglers are preparing for the first weigh-in of the 2010 Bassmaster Classic Lay Lake: Day One.

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Skeet Reese checks his watch to see how much time he has before the weigh-in.
Skeet Reese checks his watch to see how much time he has before the weigh-in.
Fans and media wait outside the arena for the anglers.
Fans and media wait outside the arena for the anglers.
VanDam was second in line for the weigh-in, waiting with 19 pounds, 8 ounces in his livewell.
VanDam was second in line for the weigh-in, waiting with 19 pounds, 8 ounces in his livewell.
Todd Faircloth talks the ESPN's Robbie Floyd before the weigh-in.
Todd Faircloth talks the ESPN’s Robbie Floyd before the weigh-in.
Byron Velvick signs a hat for a fan.
Byron Velvick signs a hat for a fan.
Cliff Crochet weighed in 9 pounds, 5 ounces on Friday.
Cliff Crochet weighed in 9 pounds, 5 ounces on Friday.
Jeff Kriet relaxes after a solid 16 pound, 7 ounce day.
Jeff Kriet relaxes after a solid 16 pound, 7 ounce day.
Bryan Schmidt waits in line for the weigh-in.
Bryan Schmidt waits in line for the weigh-in.
Duckett is relaxed despite a stressful, tough day on the water that included his boat breaking down.
Duckett is relaxed despite a stressful, tough day on the water that included his boat breaking down.
He had a tough practice, but Billy McCaghren saved his best for the real thing, weighing in 15-4.
He had a tough practice, but Billy McCaghren saved his best for the real thing, weighing in 15-4.
Pam Martin-Wells represented women well with 6-13, which put her in the middle of the field.
Pam Martin-Wells represented women well with 6-13, which put her in the middle of the field.
Gerald Swindle talks to Matt Pangrac.
Gerald Swindle talks to Matt Pangrac.
Boyd Duckett will need two huge days to defend his Lay Lake title.
Boyd Duckett will need two huge days to defend his Lay Lake title.
Cliff Pace rode under the radar again, and is in the Classic running for the second time in three years.
Cliff Pace rode under the radar again, and is in the Classic running for the second time in three years.
Swindle signs a hat and hugs one of his fans.
Swindle signs a hat and hugs one of his fans.
Federation Nation qualifier Jody Adkins didn't catch a fish on Friday.
Federation Nation qualifier Jody Adkins didn’t catch a fish on Friday.
The production crew is hard at work back stage.
The production crew is hard at work back stage.
Elite pro Terry Butcher is pulled through the magic black curtains into the arena.
Elite pro Terry Butcher is pulled through the magic black curtains into the arena.
Pro Randy Howell bags his fish back stage before going out into the arena.
Pro Randy Howell bags his fish back stage before going out into the arena.
Dean Rojas interacts with fans that were hanging out on the steps into one of the entrances to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center.
Dean Rojas interacts with fans that were hanging out on the steps into one of the entrances to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center.
Bobby Lane sticks his thumb out to catch a ride back to the boat yard so he can finish out a long Day One.
Bobby Lane sticks his thumb out to catch a ride back to the boat yard so he can finish out a long Day One.
Pro Kelly Jordon wipes down his boat before being pulled into the arena.
Pro Kelly Jordon wipes down his boat before being pulled into the arena.
Shaw Grigsby takes a moment to give an autograph to a fan as BASS Opens Tournament Director Chris Bowes looks on.
Shaw Grigsby takes a moment to give an autograph to a fan as BASS Opens Tournament Director Chris Bowes looks on.
Aaron Martens loads his fish into a tournament bag before being pulled to the stage.
Aaron Martens loads his fish into a tournament bag before being pulled to the stage.
Takahiro Omori talks about his day of fishing.
Takahiro Omori talks about his day of fishing.
Takahiro Omori shows a pair of aces before being pulled into the arena.
Takahiro Omori shows a pair of aces before being pulled into the arena.
Toyotas pass each other in the entrance to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center.
Toyotas pass each other in the entrance to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center.
Pro Michael Iaconelli shows off his largest bass to the crowd hanging over the side of the wall at the vehicle entrance to the building.
Pro Michael Iaconelli shows off his largest bass to the crowd hanging over the side of the wall at the vehicle entrance to the building.