Backstage on Day 3

Backstage on Day 3 at the Plano Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair

Dave Mercer speaks with Kevin VanDam during Hooked Up.
Dave Mercer speaks with Kevin VanDam during Hooked Up.
The weigh-in started with a light rain falling.
The weigh-in started with a light rain falling.
Brett Hite shows one of his nice fish to fans.
Brett Hite shows one of his nice fish to fans.
Jonathon VanDam bags his fish.
Jonathon VanDam bags his fish.
Tournament leader Brandon Palaniuk checks in at the dock.
Tournament leader Brandon Palaniuk checks in at the dock.
Charlie Hartley bags his fish.
Charlie Hartley bags his fish.
There were a lot of fans on hand for Saturday's weigh-in.
There were a lot of fans on hand for Saturday’s weigh-in.
Aaron Martens also has some nice fish.
Aaron Martens also has some nice fish.
Todd Faircloth makes a strong stage appearance, climbing to second in the standings.
Todd Faircloth makes a strong stage appearance, climbing to second in the standings.
The fans helped B.A.S.S. increase its record-attendance season.
The fans helped B.A.S.S. increase its record-attendance season.
Jonathon VanDam celebrate his birthday with his nice catch.
Jonathon VanDam celebrate his birthday with his nice catch.
Faircloth is interviewed by media for his big day, 21-11 bag.
Faircloth is interviewed by media for his big day, 21-11 bag.
Brandon Palaniuk checks on his fish.
Brandon Palaniuk checks on his fish.
Martens talks about his day with other anglers.
Martens talks about his day with other anglers.
Brandon Palaniuk gets interviewed by Tyler Wade of B.A.S.S.
Brandon Palaniuk gets interviewed by Tyler Wade of B.A.S.S.
Fans of all ages took in the weigh-in.
Fans of all ages took in the weigh-in.
One of the Marshals was serious about taking pictures of Elite anglers.
One of the Marshals was serious about taking pictures of Elite anglers.
James Elam is in the backstage line waiting to weigh his bag.
James Elam is in the backstage line waiting to weigh his bag.
Chris Lane is making a comment for social media on his big day.
Chris Lane is making a comment for social media on his big day.
Palaniuk and Justin Lucas pose for a photo.
Palaniuk and Justin Lucas pose for a photo.
This young photographer is taking hoping to get things in focus.
This young photographer is taking hoping to get things in focus.
Three of the younger anglers talks about Championship Sunday.
Three of the younger anglers talks about Championship Sunday.
The Top12 comes out to end the weigh-in.
The Top12 comes out to end the weigh-in.