Behind the scenes Day 1

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Let’s take a look behind the scenes of Day 1 of the 2017 Toledo Bend Bassmaster Elite Series presented by Econo Lodge.
Let’s take a look behind the scenes of Day 1 of the 2017 Toledo Bend Bassmaster Elite Series presented by Econo Lodge.
Flags and B.A.S.S. banners decorated the launch site at Cypress Bend.
Flags and B.A.S.S. banners decorated the launch site at Cypress Bend.
Local youth anglers partake in the National Anthem before helping with weigh-in.
Local youth anglers partake in the National Anthem before helping with weigh-in.
John Crews smiles on as he had a great day on the water. Crews is also heading up autism awareness month for various organizations starting at the first event in April.
John Crews smiles on as he had a great day on the water. Crews is also heading up autism awareness month for various organizations starting at the first event in April.
Takahiro Omori is using this event to start his way up the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
Takahiro Omori is using this event to start his way up the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
The youth volunteers take photos and meet their favorite anglers.
The youth volunteers take photos and meet their favorite anglers.
Thomas Allen and Craig Lamb interview 2016 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gerald Swindle after a strong start on Day 1.
Thomas Allen and Craig Lamb interview 2016 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gerald Swindle after a strong start on Day 1.
Todd Faircloth stands in front of a neutral crowd near the border of his home state of Texas.
Todd Faircloth stands in front of a neutral crowd near the border of his home state of Texas.
Hoisting some large Toledo Bend bass.
Hoisting some large Toledo Bend bass.
Day 1 leader Jacob Wheeler being interviewed before weigh-in.
Day 1 leader Jacob Wheeler being interviewed before weigh-in.
Wheeler has a few big ones in his bag.
Wheeler has a few big ones in his bag.
A big grin after a tough practice.
A big grin after a tough practice.
Anglers bring their Berkley Bags to the stage.
Anglers bring their Berkley Bags to the stage.
Current Toyota Angler of the Year leader Ott DeFoe talks on with Randy Howell and Shane Lineberger.
Current Toyota Angler of the Year leader Ott DeFoe talks on with Randy Howell and Shane Lineberger.
Brent Chapman won on Toledo Bend in 2012.
Brent Chapman won on Toledo Bend in 2012.
The last time we were here Kevin VanDam hoisted the trophy in 2016.
The last time we were here Kevin VanDam hoisted the trophy in 2016.
Newly crowned GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented DICK’S Sporting Goods champion Jordan Lee talks behind the stage.
Newly crowned GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented DICK’S Sporting Goods champion Jordan Lee talks behind the stage.
To none other than former 2004 Classic champion Mike Iaconelli.
To none other than former 2004 Classic champion Mike Iaconelli.
Iaconelli offers advice to the 2017 Classic champion.
Iaconelli offers advice to the 2017 Classic champion.
David Wiliam’s son fishing for a few largemouth in the weigh-in tanks.
David Wiliam’s son fishing for a few largemouth in the weigh-in tanks.
While Britt Myers and Bernie Shultz give him an inside look to their bags.
While Britt Myers and Bernie Shultz give him an inside look to their bags.
2017 Elite Series Champion Tim Horton and Shaw Grigsby wait for weigh-in bags.
2017 Elite Series Champion Tim Horton and Shaw Grigsby wait for weigh-in bags.
Skeet Reese and Luke Clausen discuss a long day on the water.
Skeet Reese and Luke Clausen discuss a long day on the water.
Rick Clunn interacts with his family after Day 1.
Rick Clunn interacts with his family after Day 1.
Dave Lefebre and Edwin Evers checking out BASSTrakk before weigh-in.
Dave Lefebre and Edwin Evers checking out BASSTrakk before weigh-in.
2016 runner up Chris Lane talks with a fan.
2016 runner up Chris Lane talks with a fan.
Steve Bowman discusses fishing trips with Brent Chapman.
Steve Bowman discusses fishing trips with Brent Chapman.
Steve Wright interviewing DeFoe after Day 1.
Steve Wright interviewing DeFoe after Day 1.
Skylar Hamilton and Jamie Hartman laugh at the size of Jonathan VanDam’s fat 15-inch bass.
Skylar Hamilton and Jamie Hartman laugh at the size of Jonathan VanDam’s fat 15-inch bass.
Wheeler takes the stage.
Wheeler takes the stage.
Legend Qualifier David Fritts sits in the Top 20 in Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year after 2-events in the 2017 Elite Series.
Legend Qualifier David Fritts sits in the Top 20 in Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year after 2-events in the 2017 Elite Series.
Fritts showing off a fish from his Day 1 catch.
Fritts showing off a fish from his Day 1 catch.
2011 Toledo Bend Champion Dean Rojas and Brett Hite wait in line.
2011 Toledo Bend Champion Dean Rojas and Brett Hite wait in line.
Hite knows he had a good day.
Hite knows he had a good day.
And he smiles ear to ear as he brings in enough for second place.
And he smiles ear to ear as he brings in enough for second place.
Anglers wrap up the day with autographs with some fans.
Anglers wrap up the day with autographs with some fans.