Behind the scenes at Day 2

Go behind the scenes on Day 2 of Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.

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Scott Ashmore heads backstage to weigh-in after another day on Kentucky Lake.
Scott Ashmore heads backstage to weigh-in after another day on Kentucky Lake.
Cliff Pirch bags his catches.
Cliff Pirch bags his catches.
Scott Ashmore made it backstage and just in front of Bobby Lane.
Scott Ashmore made it backstage and just in front of Bobby Lane.
A good crowd on hand for the Thursday weigh-in.
A good crowd on hand for the Thursday weigh-in.
Mark Davis heads up the stairs.
Mark Davis heads up the stairs.
Fletcher Shryock arrives.
Fletcher Shryock arrives.
Boats line up behind the stage.
Boats line up behind the stage.
Chad Wiley proposed to his girlfriend via the live stream. We still don't know if she said yes or not! [Edit: She said YES!]
Chad Wiley proposed to his girlfriend via the live stream. We still don’t know if she said yes or not!

[Edit: She said YES!]

John Crews had a nice bass to show off.
John Crews had a nice bass to show off.
Chad Pipkens checked it out.
Chad Pipkens checked it out.
Gerald Swindle shows off his favorite bass of the day.
Gerald Swindle shows off his favorite bass of the day.
Bill Lowen has some help bagging his fish from his children.
Bill Lowen has some help bagging his fish from his children.
Jonathon VanDam gets ready.
Jonathon VanDam gets ready.
This was Kevin Short's only fish. He said he needs direction to Barkley.
This was Kevin Short’s only fish. He said he needs direction to Barkley.
Matt Reed and Bobby Lane visit backstage.
Matt Reed and Bobby Lane visit backstage.
The media awaits anglers who had a good day. Bassmaster Magazine's James Hall talks to Fletcher Shryock.
The media awaits anglers who had a good day. Bassmaster Magazine’s James Hall talks to Fletcher Shryock.
James Elam gets a printout of his catch as he leaves the stage.
James Elam gets a printout of his catch as he leaves the stage.
Kentucky Lake bass are put back in the lake as quickly and safely as possible.
Kentucky Lake bass are put back in the lake as quickly and safely as possible.
Casey Ashley brings his catch to the stage.
Casey Ashley brings his catch to the stage.
The next generation of Howells, Lanes, and Chapmans play some cornhole as the weigh-in continues.
The next generation of Howells, Lanes, and Chapmans play some cornhole as the weigh-in continues.
If you are coming to BASSfest you can pick up this sweet shirt.
If you are coming to BASSfest you can pick up this sweet shirt.
Usually there are Tundras around, but since the Camry was
Usually there are Tundras around, but since the Camry was “born in Kentucky” Toyota is showing it off here.
Lots of dogs on parade at BASSfest.
Lots of dogs on parade at BASSfest.
Including this girl.
Including this girl.
Meanwhile Ott DeFoe is hoping to continue staying in the mix after leading on Day 1.
Meanwhile Ott DeFoe is hoping to continue staying in the mix after leading on Day 1.
Aaron Martens and Tommy Biffle wait their turn.
Aaron Martens and Tommy Biffle wait their turn.
J Todd Tucker and David Walker have a word with Michael Iaconelli.
J Todd Tucker and David Walker have a word with Michael Iaconelli.