Behind the scenes on Day 1

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Dustin Connell would take the early lead on Day 1 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Dustin Connell would take the early lead on Day 1 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett Reservoir.
He had two kicker fish that helped him finish with a total of 19 pounds, 12 ounces.
He had two kicker fish that helped him finish with a total of 19 pounds, 12 ounces.
After stepping off-stage he was interviewed by both Bassmaster staff writers and for Bassmaster television.
After stepping off-stage he was interviewed by both Bassmaster staff writers and for Bassmaster television.
But there were plenty of Elite Series contenders yet to weigh in.
But there were plenty of Elite Series contenders yet to weigh in.
Matt Dowd is the man that keeps up with all the official numbers backstage.
Matt Dowd is the man that keeps up with all the official numbers backstage.
Jason Christie relaxes near the holding tanks before weighing in.
Jason Christie relaxes near the holding tanks before weighing in.
Skeet Reese did an interview with a local television station while waiting in the weigh-in line.
Skeet Reese did an interview with a local television station while waiting in the weigh-in line.
Mike Iaconelli and cameraman Ben Oliver had a little fun after Ike weighed his fish.
Mike Iaconelli and cameraman Ben Oliver had a little fun after Ike weighed his fish.
An obvious Rick Clunn fan was spotted in the crowd.
An obvious Rick Clunn fan was spotted in the crowd.
Jessie Wiggins continued his early success as a rookie on the Elite Series.
Jessie Wiggins continued his early success as a rookie on the Elite Series.
A phone becomes a camera when one of your favorite Elite Series anglers steps on stage.
A phone becomes a camera when one of your favorite Elite Series anglers steps on stage.
Jacob Powroznik and Aaron Martens weighed in one after another. Neither had a limit and could only manage four keeper fish on Day 1.
Jacob Powroznik and Aaron Martens weighed in one after another. Neither had a limit and could only manage four keeper fish on Day 1.
The morning started with cooler temperatures, but the afternoon had some fans looking for a shady spot to sit and and view the weigh-in.
The morning started with cooler temperatures, but the afternoon had some fans looking for a shady spot to sit and and view the weigh-in.
Morizo Shimizu will need a huge comeback on Day 2, after registering only one fish Thursday.
Morizo Shimizu will need a huge comeback on Day 2, after registering only one fish Thursday.
A local radio station conducted a live broadcast during part of the weigh-in.
A local radio station conducted a live broadcast during part of the weigh-in.
Jason Williamson shows the crowd his best fish of the day.
Jason Williamson shows the crowd his best fish of the day.
He was followed up by David Mullins.
He was followed up by David Mullins.
Terry Scroggins was next in line.
Terry Scroggins was next in line.
Many of the Marshals that spent a day in the boat with the Elite Series competitors stuck around for the afternoon weigh-in.
Many of the Marshals that spent a day in the boat with the Elite Series competitors stuck around for the afternoon weigh-in.
B.A.S.S. officials and officers from Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks were in charge of fish care.
B.A.S.S. officials and officers from Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks were in charge of fish care.
With only a couple flights left to weigh in, Mark Davis took the lead with 20 pounds, 10 ounces.
With only a couple flights left to weigh in, Mark Davis took the lead with 20 pounds, 10 ounces.
Davis was helped considerably by the two fish he holds here.
Davis was helped considerably by the two fish he holds here.
Davis was surrounded by writers and photographers after taking the lead. Davis would eventually fall to 2nd place after Brandon Card weighed 22 pounds, 14 ounces.
Davis was surrounded by writers and photographers after taking the lead. Davis would eventually fall to 2nd place after Brandon Card weighed 22 pounds, 14 ounces.