2011 Dixie Duel: Day Three Behind the Scenes

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<p>  </p> <p> A storm came through the Decatur area just before the Day Three weigh-in.</p>
 

A storm came through the Decatur area just before the Day Three weigh-in.

<p> Jason Williamson runs to get to cover as the storm hits.</p>
Jason Williamson runs to get to cover as the storm hits.
<p>  </p> <p> Cameramen work to get their gear covered as the umbrellas turned inside out.</p>
 

Cameramen work to get their gear covered as the umbrellas turned inside out.

<p>  </p> <p> People work to take down a tent before it gets blown away.</p>
 

People work to take down a tent before it gets blown away.

<p>  </p> <p> Alton Jones chipped in to help hold down the tent behind the stage.</p>
 

Alton Jones chipped in to help hold down the tent behind the stage.

<p>  </p> <p> A boat makes its way out from near the check-in area through high waves.</p>
 

A boat makes its way out from near the check-in area through high waves.

<p>  </p> <p> Jason Williamson talks to Casey Ashley as he autographs a hat.</p>
 

Jason Williamson talks to Casey Ashley as he autographs a hat.

<p>  </p> <p> Kevin VanDam idles back to the check-in after a good Day Three on Wheeler Lake.</p>
 

Kevin VanDam idles back to the check-in after a good Day Three on Wheeler Lake.

<p>  </p> <p> VanDam bags his fish and steps onto the dock as a group of spectators looks on.</p>
 

VanDam bags his fish and steps onto the dock as a group of spectators looks on.

<p>  </p> <p> A B.A.S.S. official sets the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy on the stage.</p>
 

A B.A.S.S. official sets the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy on the stage.

<p>  </p> <p> Boats line the dock as the second flight arrives for the Day Three weigh-in.</p>
 

Boats line the dock as the second flight arrives for the Day Three weigh-in.

<p>  </p> <p> Ott DeFoe continues his strong run at the Dixie Duel with this big bass.</p>
 

Ott DeFoe continues his strong run at the Dixie Duel with this big bass.

<p>  </p> <p> Steve Kennedy looks on as a crew tries to find the big snake that crawled into Yusuke Miyazaki’s boat.</p>
 

Steve Kennedy looks on as a crew tries to find the big snake that crawled into Yusuke Miyazaki’s boat.

<p>  </p> <p> Miyazaki moves his rods as the crew searches his compartments for the snake.</p>
 

Miyazaki moves his rods as the crew searches his compartments for the snake.

<p>  </p> <p> A crowd gathers to watch the Day Three weigh-in of the Dixie Duel.</p>
 

A crowd gathers to watch the Day Three weigh-in of the Dixie Duel.

<p>  </p> <p> The wind was blowing hard and flags were bent over before the Day Three weigh-in.</p>
 

The wind was blowing hard and flags were bent over before the Day Three weigh-in.

<p>  </p> <p> Kevin VanDam holds up his biggest bass of the day on Saturday.</p>
 

Kevin VanDam holds up his biggest bass of the day on Saturday.

<p>  </p> <p> A group of anglers gather at the tank prior to weighing their catch.</p>
 

A group of anglers gather at the tank prior to weighing their catch.

<p>  </p> <p> Boyd Duckett and Gary Klein, along with several spectators help hold a tent down as strong winds hit the weigh in site at Lake Wheeler. </p>
 

Boyd Duckett and Gary Klein, along with several spectators help hold a tent down as strong winds hit the weigh in site at Lake Wheeler. 

<p>  </p> <p> Strong winds whipped up the water on Lake Wheeler just minutes before the Day Three weigh in. </p>
 

Strong winds whipped up the water on Lake Wheeler just minutes before the Day Three weigh in. 

<p>  </p> <p> Chris Lane battles the waves as he tries to make it in on time.</p>
 

Chris Lane battles the waves as he tries to make it in on time.

<p>  </p> <p> Kevin VanDam crashes through the waves in route to his 7th AOY title. </p>
 

Kevin VanDam crashes through the waves in route to his 7th AOY title. 

<p>  </p> <p> Greg Vinson dips into the well of the waves. </p>
 

Greg Vinson dips into the well of the waves. 

<p>  </p> <p> VanDam can smile now that he’s made it safely to the weigh in site. </p>
 

VanDam can smile now that he’s made it safely to the weigh in site. 

<p> Ish Monroe gestures as he speaks about his day on Lake Wheeler.</p>
Ish Monroe gestures as he speaks about his day on Lake Wheeler.
<p>  </p> <p> Ish shows his secret (not anymore!) for today's big bag --  his frog.</p>
 

Ish shows his secret (not anymore!) for today’s big bag —  his frog.

<p> Bradley Roy bags his day's fish.</p>
Bradley Roy bags his day’s fish.
<p> Anglers sign autographs at the Yamaha booth.</p>
Anglers sign autographs at the Yamaha booth.
<p>  </p> <p> David Walker bags some nice fish on Day Three.</p>
 

David Walker bags some nice fish on Day Three.

<p> Decks can get a little messy after a day of fishing.</p>
Decks can get a little messy after a day of fishing.
<p>  </p> <p> Ott DeFoe brings in a bag that keeps him in the Top 12.</p>
 

Ott DeFoe brings in a bag that keeps him in the Top 12.

<p> Takahiro Omori put his rods away.</p>
Takahiro Omori put his rods away.
<p>  </p> <p> Elites line up backstage as the weigh-in begins.</p>
 

Elites line up backstage as the weigh-in begins.

<p> Keith Poche secures a spot in the Top 12.</p>
Keith Poche secures a spot in the Top 12.
<p> Edwin Evers and Kevin VanDam talk backstage.</p>
Edwin Evers and Kevin VanDam talk backstage.
<p> Elite angler Casey Ashley pimped his new CD at the Dixie Duel. </p>
Elite angler Casey Ashley pimped his new CD at the Dixie Duel. 
<p> The guy on the right has a smaller camera -- and after today, a smaller nose.</p>
The guy on the right has a smaller camera — and after today, a smaller nose.