Backstage shenanigans

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Steve Wright interviews Alton Jones as the Day 3 weigh-in begins at the Plano Bassmaster Elite on Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing.
Steve Wright interviews Alton Jones as the Day 3 weigh-in begins at the Plano Bassmaster Elite on Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing.
Randy Howell stows his boots after a successful day on the water.
Randy Howell stows his boots after a successful day on the water.
Matt Herren waits on his boat to be parked so he can get ready for the weigh-in.
Matt Herren waits on his boat to be parked so he can get ready for the weigh-in.
Ott DeFoe and Jordan Lee share a golf cart to backstage.
Ott DeFoe and Jordan Lee share a golf cart to backstage.
Randall Tharp chats with friends and family after a day on the water.
Randall Tharp chats with friends and family after a day on the water.
It's Jacob Powroznik's birthday, can't someone give him a ride to the stage?
It’s Jacob Powroznik’s birthday, can’t someone give him a ride to the stage?
Jeff Kriet and Takahiro Omori have some literal dock talk.
Jeff Kriet and Takahiro Omori have some literal dock talk.
Todd Faircloth won here before, but did not have as good of a tournament this time. Still, fishing on Saturday means it was a successful tournament for anyone.
Todd Faircloth won here before, but did not have as good of a tournament this time. Still, fishing on Saturday means it was a successful tournament for anyone.
Boyd Duckett loads up.
Boyd Duckett loads up.
Brandon Card shows off some of the day's bounty.
Brandon Card shows off some of the day’s bounty.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer and Tournament Director Trip Weldon enjoyed firing up the crowd.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer and Tournament Director Trip Weldon enjoyed firing up the crowd.
Jason Williamson, David Mullins, and Skeet Reese wait their turn.
Jason Williamson, David Mullins, and Skeet Reese wait their turn.
I don't know what I missed, but this must have been a really good story.
I don’t know what I missed, but this must have been a really good story.
Skeet Reese looks intense as a default.
Skeet Reese looks intense as a default.
Matt Lee finished 21st here. A good finish to his season.
Matt Lee finished 21st here. A good finish to his season.
John Murray said he only caught three fish. I said I'd still take his picture and nobody would know. Whoops.
John Murray said he only caught three fish. I said I’d still take his picture and nobody would know. Whoops.
The weigh-in bag line is always a place you'll find the Elites before finishing their day.
The weigh-in bag line is always a place you’ll find the Elites before finishing their day.
Jordan Lee talks to B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright and Vice President of Editorial and Communitions Dave Precht.
Jordan Lee talks to B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright and Vice President of Editorial and Communitions Dave Precht.
Some are relaxed backstage, already knowing where they are going to end up at the end of the season.
Some are relaxed backstage, already knowing where they are going to end up at the end of the season.
Randall Tharp talks to Dave Mercer as a sea of Wisconsin bass fishing fans hang on every word.
Randall Tharp talks to Dave Mercer as a sea of Wisconsin bass fishing fans hang on every word.
Emily Tucker interviews LeAnn Swindle. Check out <a href=
Emily Tucker interviews LeAnn Swindle. Check out BassCAm later to see what she had to say.
I don't know the context here, but Shaw Grigsby was FIRED UP about a late fish he caught today, telling this guy about it.
I don’t know the context here, but Shaw Grigsby was FIRED UP about a late fish he caught today, telling this guy about it.
The waiting is the hardest part.
The waiting is the hardest part.
La Crosse showed up today for the weigh-in. What a great crowd. Tomorrow, they get to see a champion crowned.
La Crosse showed up today for the weigh-in. What a great crowd. Tomorrow, they get to see a champion crowned.
Matt Herren stows his tackle before the weigh-in starts.
Matt Herren stows his tackle before the weigh-in starts.
Jordan Lee bags his Day 3 catches.
Jordan Lee bags his Day 3 catches.
Ott DeFoe had another good catch today to add onto his Day 2 weight.
Ott DeFoe had another good catch today to add onto his Day 2 weight.
Takahiro Omori bags the biggest catch of Day 3 at the Mississippi River.
Takahiro Omori bags the biggest catch of Day 3 at the Mississippi River.
Seth Feider put his boat back on a trailer.
Seth Feider put his boat back on a trailer.
Anglers take advantage of the ride from their boat to the weigh-in stage.
Anglers take advantage of the ride from their boat to the weigh-in stage.
Ott DeFoe and Casey Ashley talk about their day.
Ott DeFoe and Casey Ashley talk about their day.
Japanese writer Kentaro Amagai interviewed Takahiro Omori.
Japanese writer Kentaro Amagai interviewed Takahiro Omori.
The national anthem signals the start of the weigh-in.
The national anthem signals the start of the weigh-in.
La Crosse bass fishing fans are awesome! What a great crowd!
La Crosse bass fishing fans are awesome! What a great crowd!
You can sport pink to support breast cancer awareness.
You can sport pink to support breast cancer awareness.
Alton Jones shows off his catch to fans.
Alton Jones shows off his catch to fans.
Ott DeFoe remains the tournament leader after Day 3!
Ott DeFoe remains the tournament leader after Day 3!
Skeet Reese talks with media while he waits in the weigh-in line.
Skeet Reese talks with media while he waits in the weigh-in line.
Randy Howell gets his fish checked.
Randy Howell gets his fish checked.
Mark Davis had another strong day.
Mark Davis had another strong day.
Jared Lintner also had a great day!
Jared Lintner also had a great day!
Edwin Evers is next on stage!
Edwin Evers is next on stage!
Seth Feider had another good day and shows off a nice smallmouth to the other anglers.
Seth Feider had another good day and shows off a nice smallmouth to the other anglers.
Toyota Angler of the Year Point Leader Gerald Swindle is doing his job everyday. He caught another good bag today.
Toyota Angler of the Year Point Leader Gerald Swindle is doing his job everyday. He caught another good bag today.
Mike Iaconelli signs his autograph for some young fans.
Mike Iaconelli signs his autograph for some young fans.
Here's your Top 12 going into the Final Day at La Crosse!
Here’s your Top 12 going into the Final Day at La Crosse!