Day 1 behind the scenes

With three photographers on the job, there's no reason to feel like you weren't at the first weigh-in at Seminole!

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Hank Cherry bags his big catch of the day.
Hank Cherry bags his big catch of the day.
Kevin VanDam getting ready for weigh in.
Kevin VanDam getting ready for weigh in.
Shaw Grigsby waits in line for the weigh in.
Shaw Grigsby waits in line for the weigh in.
Bernie Shultz shows his big fish to Mark Davis.
Bernie Shultz shows his big fish to Mark Davis.
Bernie and Mark have been good friends for a long time.
Bernie and Mark have been good friends for a long time.
Day 1 Leader Shaw Grigsby is happy on stage.
Day 1 Leader Shaw Grigsby is happy on stage.
Brett Hite is waiting for his weigh in bag.
Brett Hite is waiting for his weigh in bag.
Boats are beached tight behind the stage.
Boats are beached tight behind the stage.
Grigsby stows his tackle away.
Grigsby stows his tackle away.
Kevin Short had a great day.
Kevin Short had a great day.
Josh Bertrand next to weigh in.
Josh Bertrand next to weigh in.
Tom Biffle being interviewed by media.
Tom Biffle being interviewed by media.
Kevin Short is getting his fish checked.
Kevin Short is getting his fish checked.
The Elites line up backstage.
The Elites line up backstage.
Byron Velvick bags his catch.
Byron Velvick bags his catch.
Chris Lane had nice one too.
Chris Lane had nice one too.
His brother Bobby Lane is enjoying a little down time after being on the water all day.
His brother Bobby Lane is enjoying a little down time after being on the water all day.
They are holding tight to those weigh in bags.
They are holding tight to those weigh in bags.
Byron Velvick came back to the tour after his injury.
Byron Velvick came back to the tour after his injury.
Veteran Zell Roland is next on stage.
Veteran Zell Roland is next on stage.
Tracy Adams' catch is checked by BASS official.
Tracy Adams’ catch is checked by BASS official.
Britt Myers shows his big fish to Chris Zaldain.
Britt Myers shows his big fish to Chris Zaldain.
The B.A.S.S. weigh in bags.
The B.A.S.S. weigh in bags.
Bernie Schultz awaits his turn to see Dave Mercer and weigh his bag. Schultz did very well on Day 1 -- 2nd place with 26-14.
Bernie Schultz awaits his turn to see Dave Mercer and weigh his bag. Schultz did very well on Day 1 — 2nd place with 26-14.
Kevin VanDam -- with 17-9 and in 26th place after Day 1 -- looks to improve.
Kevin VanDam — with 17-9 and in 26th place after Day 1 — looks to improve.
The Elites await their turn.
The Elites await their turn.
This is a great view of the Earle May Boat Basin area.
This is a great view of the Earle May Boat Basin area.
Dave Mercer talks with Terry Scroggins after he weighs in. He has placed 75th with 11-11 after Day 1.
Dave Mercer talks with Terry Scroggins after he weighs in. He has placed 75th with 11-11 after Day 1.
The youth are lending a hand today.
The youth are lending a hand today.
Scott Ashmore takes time to greet his fans.
Scott Ashmore takes time to greet his fans.
Brian Snowden puts his name on this young angler's hat.
Brian Snowden puts his name on this young angler’s hat.
Ott DeFoe signs his autograph for young fans.
Ott DeFoe signs his autograph for young fans.
Get your B.A.S.S. on at the merchandise tent during the event!
Get your B.A.S.S. on at the merchandise tent during the event!
The Weigh in roster waits for the first angler of Day 1 to arrive.
The Weigh in roster waits for the first angler of Day 1 to arrive.
The young anglers find themselves among the Elites as they help with the weigh-in.
The young anglers find themselves among the Elites as they help with the weigh-in.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright asks Dean Rojas about his day.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright asks Dean Rojas about his day.
Chris Lane lugs in over 18 pounds of Lake Seminole bass.
Chris Lane lugs in over 18 pounds of Lake Seminole bass.
Kurt Dove shows off his big one.
Kurt Dove shows off his big one.
Aaron Martens take a look at Todd Faircloth's catch.
Aaron Martens take a look at Todd Faircloth’s catch.
Backstage, it's about fish checks and fish care.
Backstage, it’s about fish checks and fish care.
Toyota is the official vehicle of B.A.S.S.
Toyota is the official vehicle of B.A.S.S.
The crew is getting ready for the Elite Series anglers to arrive.
The crew is getting ready for the Elite Series anglers to arrive.
Arriving early gets you a great seat, and there's always some form of entertainment.
Arriving early gets you a great seat, and there’s always some form of entertainment.
The Shimano Live Release boat is ready to go.
The Shimano Live Release boat is ready to go.
The smell of fresh fried fish is in the air and they're going fast!
The smell of fresh fried fish is in the air and they’re going fast!
Livingston Lures reps are setting the display prior to the fans' arrival on Day 1.
Livingston Lures reps are setting the display prior to the fans’ arrival on Day 1.
The B.A.S.S. sponsors offer an up-close and hands-on view of their great products.
The B.A.S.S. sponsors offer an up-close and hands-on view of their great products.
The BBQ is smellin' pretty good, too!
The BBQ is smellin’ pretty good, too!
The Rigid Industries Toyota is on display, showing off its great LED lights and lighting systems.
The Rigid Industries Toyota is on display, showing off its great LED lights and lighting systems.
Shimano, who provides the live release boat as previously shown, is represented.
Shimano, who provides the live release boat as previously shown, is represented.
The kids finally took time to relax and watch all the anglers arrive. They have a great vantage point from the top of the hill. The Earle May Boat Basin area offers a fantastic fan-friendly venue.
The kids finally took time to relax and watch all the anglers arrive. They have a great vantage point from the top of the hill. The Earle May Boat Basin area offers a fantastic fan-friendly venue.
Hank Cherry and Jeremy Starks wait for Dave Mercer's call to hit the main stage.
Hank Cherry and Jeremy Starks wait for Dave Mercer’s call to hit the main stage.
Edwin Evers takes a quick look at his rewards from Day 1 on Lake Seminole as he heads to the holding tanks.
Edwin Evers takes a quick look at his rewards from Day 1 on Lake Seminole as he heads to the holding tanks.
Kevin Hawk has arrived with his fish.
Kevin Hawk has arrived with his fish.
The legendary Rick Clunn is ready to hit the stage.
The legendary Rick Clunn is ready to hit the stage.