Best of 2008 Elite Series Lone Star Shootout

In this photo gallery, you'll find a selection of some of the best images from the 2008 Elite Series Lone Star Shootout on Falcon Lake, near Zapata, Texas.

Martens shows off one of the many beasts he pulled in over four days on Falcon Lake. He had the lead going into the final day, but gave up his spot to Byron Velvick and couldn't find another pattern that worked.
Martens shows off one of the many beasts he pulled in over four days on Falcon Lake. He had the lead going into the final day, but gave up his spot to Byron Velvick and couldn’t find another pattern that worked.
Velvick was a consistent bite in a consistent area. Sharing water with leader Aaron Martens on Days One, Two and Three, his spot produced hundreds of pounds of bass over four days.
Velvick was a consistent bite in a consistent area. Sharing water with leader Aaron Martens on Days One, Two and Three, his spot produced hundreds of pounds of bass over four days.
When a lake produces like Falcon did for these pros, the co-anglers also reap the benefits. Miyazaki's co-angler Chad Hundly shows you just how good it can be.
When a lake produces like Falcon did for these pros, the co-anglers also reap the benefits. Miyazaki’s co-angler Chad Hundly shows you just how good it can be.
These two shared water without trouble for the first three days, but Martens pulled out on Day Four, hoping to establish another pattern. Velvick caught 30 pounds on Sunday while Martens failed to break 20.
These two shared water without trouble for the first three days, but Martens pulled out on Day Four, hoping to establish another pattern. Velvick caught 30 pounds on Sunday while Martens failed to break 20.
There was no reason for Paul Elias to think Martens wouldn't be able to muster the 25 pounds he needed to win on Sunday, but when the weight popped up as 19 pounds, 15 ounces, it was time to celebrate.
There was no reason for Paul Elias to think Martens wouldn’t be able to muster the 25 pounds he needed to win on Sunday, but when the weight popped up as 19 pounds, 15 ounces, it was time to celebrate.
In a come-from-behind victory nobody saw coming, Elias jumped three guys on the final day with a 37 pound, 11 ounce bag.
In a come-from-behind victory nobody saw coming, Elias jumped three guys on the final day with a 37 pound, 11 ounce bag.
Before his victory on Falcon Lake, Elias had only one win since 1988. Now he holds the all-time four-day BASS record weight and the Lone Star Shootout trophy.
Before his victory on Falcon Lake, Elias had only one win since 1988. Now he holds the all-time four-day BASS record weight and the Lone Star Shootout trophy.
The only thing Iaconelli knows how to do better than fish is play to the crowd. He pulls his best bass out of the livewell before weighing in 20 pounds, 5 ounces on the final day.
The only thing Iaconelli knows how to do better than fish is play to the crowd. He pulls his best bass out of the livewell before weighing in 20 pounds, 5 ounces on the final day.
Davis said this was the craziest tournament he'd ever been a part of. He flirted with the lead all four days, but finished in fifth.
Davis said this was the craziest tournament he’d ever been a part of. He flirted with the lead all four days, but finished in fifth.
Davis said he's never been so sore from catching bass. He didn't win the tournament, but the BASS returnee is leading the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race after three events.
Davis said he’s never been so sore from catching bass. He didn’t win the tournament, but the BASS returnee is leading the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race after three events.
Davis was one of the few anglers that wasn't fighting over turf on the final day. He caught a lot of fish early and briefly jumped into the lead, but his 26 pounds, 14 ounces left him in fifth.
Davis was one of the few anglers that wasn’t fighting over turf on the final day. He caught a lot of fish early and briefly jumped into the lead, but his 26 pounds, 14 ounces left him in fifth.
McClelland's 72 pounds, 14 ounces over three days was only good enough to get him inside the top 40. He is battling Kevin VanDam to become the first four-time winner on the Elite Series.
McClelland’s 72 pounds, 14 ounces over three days was only good enough to get him inside the top 40. He is battling Kevin VanDam to become the first four-time winner on the Elite Series.
When the pro and co-angler catches are combined, Falcon Lake produced 2,462 bass over four days that weighed in at 10,590 pounds, 10 ounces. That's an average of almost 4 1/2 pounds per bass.
When the pro and co-angler catches are combined, Falcon Lake produced 2,462 bass over four days that weighed in at 10,590 pounds, 10 ounces. That’s an average of almost 4 1/2 pounds per bass.
Nobody batted an eye at Elias after Day One when he weighed in 28 pounds, 5 ounces. Three days later, he was the king of the bass world.
Nobody batted an eye at Elias after Day One when he weighed in 28 pounds, 5 ounces. Three days later, he was the king of the bass world.
Jackson soaks up his moment in the spotlight. Not surprising, he set the co-angler weight record with 83 pounds, 3 ounces.
Jackson soaks up his moment in the spotlight. Not surprising, he set the co-angler weight record with 83 pounds, 3 ounces.
Howell hooks up with a healthy Falcon Lake bass. The anglers said these were some of the hardest fighting bass they have ever hauled in.
Howell hooks up with a healthy Falcon Lake bass. The anglers said these were some of the hardest fighting bass they have ever hauled in.
Scroggins was 15 ounces from being the all-time heavy weight record holder, the single-day weight record holder and the Lone Star Shootout champion. Instead, he finished second in all three categories.
Scroggins was 15 ounces from being the all-time heavy weight record holder, the single-day weight record holder and the Lone Star Shootout champion. Instead, he finished second in all three categories.
Velvick, who lives up the Rio Grande on Lake Amistad, had the best fishing week of his tournament career, finishing with 131 pounds, 15 ounces.
Velvick, who lives up the Rio Grande on Lake Amistad, had the best fishing week of his tournament career, finishing with 131 pounds, 15 ounces.
Miyazaki caught what had to be the quietest 78 pound, 14 ounce tournament of his career. If it weren't for a 16-15 Day One, he would of have a good shot at the top 12.
Miyazaki caught what had to be the quietest 78 pound, 14 ounce tournament of his career. If it weren’t for a 16-15 Day One, he would of have a good shot at the top 12.
Elias shows off his winning bass to the crowd on Sunday. He took the lead from Terry Scroggins by 4 ounces and held on to eclipse Aaron Martens by 3 pounds.
Elias shows off his winning bass to the crowd on Sunday. He took the lead from Terry Scroggins by 4 ounces and held on to eclipse Aaron Martens by 3 pounds.