Behind the scenes

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Randall Tharp shows off his catch to the media prior to heading the tanks.
Randall Tharp shows off his catch to the media prior to heading the tanks.
Jonathon VanDam gets a lift up the hill to the weigh-in stage.
Jonathon VanDam gets a lift up the hill to the weigh-in stage.
Chris Lane makes his way to the bank to beach his Power Pole rig.
Chris Lane makes his way to the bank to beach his Power Pole rig.
Marty Robinson and stringer are followed by his family. He is in 11th place after Day 2.
Marty Robinson and stringer are followed by his family.
He is in 11th place after Day 2.
Ronnie Moore interviews David Mullins after he left the stage. Mullins is in 5th after Day 2.
Ronnie Moore interviews David Mullins after he left the stage. Mullins is in 5th after Day 2.
Skeet Reese is busy greeting fans.
Skeet Reese is busy greeting fans.
The Elites congregate at the holding tanks.
The Elites congregate at the holding tanks.
Hank Cherry and his daughter are waiting patiently to hit the stage.
Hank Cherry and his daughter are waiting patiently to hit the stage.
Edwin Evers is always a fan favorite.
Edwin Evers is always a fan favorite.
Andy Montgomery has his fish in hand.
Andy Montgomery has his fish in hand.
Kevin VanDam is making sure he signs autographs for as many fans as he can.
Kevin VanDam is making sure he signs autographs for as many fans as he can.
The Shimano Live Release rig waits to return bass back to Cherokee Lake.
The Shimano Live Release rig waits to return bass back to Cherokee Lake.
Brent Ehrler is waiting on his trailer.
Brent Ehrler is waiting on his trailer.
Bernie Schultz shows off a couple of his fish.
Bernie Schultz shows off a couple of his fish.
Britt Myers bags them up.
Britt Myers bags them up.
Clifford Pirch is stuggling to make his way through the sand.
Clifford Pirch is stuggling to make his way through the sand.
John Crews is in 13th after Day 2.
John Crews is in 13th after Day 2.
Bill Lowen takes a ride.
Bill Lowen takes a ride.
Randy Howell greets fans prior to taking the main stage.
Randy Howell greets fans prior to taking the main stage.
These boys have a front row seat as the Elites arrive.
These boys have a front row seat as the Elites arrive.
Day 2 leader Jesse Wiggins talks with Ronnie Moore.
Day 2 leader Jesse Wiggins talks with Ronnie Moore.
The kids have a great view of the main stage this afternoon.
The kids have a great view of the main stage this afternoon.