2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: David Walker

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of David Walker as he interacts with fans and the media and competes in the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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David Walker finished third in the TroKar Battle on the Bayou with 70 pounds, 2 ounces, only 14 ounces from winning.
David Walker finished third in the TroKar Battle on the Bayou with 70 pounds, 2 ounces, only 14 ounces from winning.
As he steps onto the stage, Walker had hopes he could take over the lead. He since has said a lost fish early on Day Four will haunt him.
As he steps onto the stage, Walker had hopes he could take over the lead. He since has said a lost fish early on Day Four will haunt him.
Walker casts to stumps in Blue Lake Sunday, needing on more decent fish to win. He had what he thought was a fish that would have won it, but it came off.
Walker casts to stumps in Blue Lake Sunday, needing on more decent fish to win. He had what he thought was a fish that would have won it, but it came off.
The lake is filled with stumps, and Walker spent his time trying to cast to every one of them and caught two nice fish Sunday, but still lamented the one that got away.
The lake is filled with stumps, and Walker spent his time trying to cast to every one of them and caught two nice fish Sunday, but still lamented the one that got away.
Walker, reaching under his boat to unhook the safety straps on Day Four, is back in B.A.S.S. after successes on the FLW tour.
Walker, reaching under his boat to unhook the safety straps on Day Four, is back in B.A.S.S. after successes on the FLW tour.
Walker, suiting up for the final day, had nearly won the 2001 Classic.
Walker, suiting up for the final day, had nearly won the 2001 Classic.
Walker gets miked up for his first Elites Series Top 12.
Walker gets miked up for his first Elites Series Top 12.
Bassmaster.com writer James Hall interviews Walker before Sunday's take-off.
Bassmaster.com writer James Hall interviews Walker before Sunday’s take-off.
Walker holds his young daughter while being interviewed by a B.A.S.S. reporter after Day Three.
Walker holds his young daughter while being interviewed by a B.A.S.S. reporter after Day Three.
David Walker was second after Day Three, just 4-1 behind leader Dean Rojas.
David Walker was second after Day Three, just 4-1 behind leader Dean Rojas.
Walker weighed his heaviest limit of the tournament on Day Two with 24 pounds.
Walker weighed his heaviest limit of the tournament on Day Two with 24 pounds.
Out on Toledo Bend, Walker fires a cast with a jig.
Out on Toledo Bend, Walker fires a cast with a jig.
Walker's fishing location was a target rich environment.
Walker’s fishing location was a target rich environment.
Walker connects with a small bass.
Walker connects with a small bass.
Walker was missing the quality bite he had on Day Two when he brought in the event's largest bag.
Walker was missing the quality bite he had on Day Two when he brought in the event’s largest bag.
Walker releases a short fish.
Walker releases a short fish.
Walker had drawings and notes from his children taped to the deck lid of his boat.
Walker had drawings and notes from his children taped to the deck lid of his boat.
Walker unbuttons a keeper early on Day Three.
Walker unbuttons a keeper early on Day Three.
Walker gets a high-five from Mark Zona as he takes the fish to the livewell.
Walker gets a high-five from Mark Zona as he takes the fish to the livewell.
Walker and Davy Hite, who finished 19th, were sharing the same stump-filled flat on Day Three.
Walker and Davy Hite, who finished 19th, were sharing the same stump-filled flat on Day
Three.
David Walker's 24-0 Day Two bag moved him to fourth place with 37-6.
David Walker’s 24-0 Day Two bag moved him to fourth place with 37-6.
Walker holds up two of his 24-pound stringer on Day Two in front of a large crowd.
Walker holds up two of his 24-pound stringer on Day Two in front of a large crowd.