Day 1 behind the scenes from Guntersville

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Anglers head to weigh-in at the City Harbor in Guntersville, Ala., after Day 1 of the Diet Mtn Dew Elite Series event.
Anglers head to weigh-in at the City Harbor in Guntersville, Ala., after Day 1 of the Diet Mtn Dew Elite Series event.
Tommy Biffle heads to the trailer after weighing in 19 pounds and 2 ounces.
Tommy Biffle heads to the trailer after weighing in 19 pounds and 2 ounces.
Kurt Dove makes a phone call while waiting for a weigh-in bag.
Kurt Dove makes a phone call while waiting for a weigh-in bag.
Jacob Powroznik thanks his marshal for the good company on the water.
Jacob Powroznik thanks his marshal for the good company on the water.
Fletcher Shryock checking out his phone, probably looking at the leaderboard.
Fletcher Shryock checking out his phone, probably looking at the leaderboard.
Ott DeFoe shows off a nice one for the cameras.
Ott DeFoe shows off a nice one for the cameras.
DeFoe sits in 42nd after weighing in 18-11 on Day 1.
DeFoe sits in 42nd after weighing in 18-11 on Day 1.
Anglers file in and find their spot on the dock.
Anglers file in and find their spot on the dock.
Mike McClelland finished second on the Sabine River in the first Elite Series event. He bags his Day 1 catch.
Mike McClelland finished second on the Sabine River in the first Elite Series event. He bags his Day 1 catch.
Then catches a ride to the tanks.
Then catches a ride to the tanks.
Chris Lane lives nearby and is one of the 18 Alabama anglers fishing this week.
Chris Lane lives nearby and is one of the 18 Alabama anglers fishing this week.
There is a good one from the day.
There is a good one from the day.
Lane won the first Elite event of the season and came into this event atop of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings.
Lane won the first Elite event of the season and came into this event atop of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings.
Cliff Prince utilizes his other arm for balance while carrying his fish.
Cliff Prince utilizes his other arm for balance while carrying his fish.
James Elam has a monster fifth fish.
James Elam has a monster fifth fish.
This behemoth weighed 8-8 and is tied for Bass Pro Shops Big Bass after Day 1.
This behemoth weighed 8-8 and is tied for Bass Pro Shops Big Bass after Day 1.
That is a genuine kicker.
That is a genuine kicker.
Halfway through with the weigh-in.
Halfway through with the weigh-in.
Edwin Evers can't help but smile after showing off this toad.
Edwin Evers can’t help but smile after showing off this toad.
Lake Guntersville produces the giants.
Lake Guntersville produces the giants.
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Kevin Short bags his fish.
Kevin Short bags his fish.
Thats a good one.
Thats a good one.
His marshal certainly had a fun day watching Short catch 20 pounds and 6 ounces.
His marshal certainly had a fun day watching Short catch 20 pounds and 6 ounces.
Off to weigh his fish.
Off to weigh his fish.
Don't forget to use your spare arm for balance.
Don’t forget to use your spare arm for balance.
David Walker is all smiles and sits in 12th place with 23-1.
David Walker is all smiles and sits in 12th place with 23-1.
Jordan Lee shakes hands with some fans.
Jordan Lee shakes hands with some fans.
And signs autographs for those who ask.
And signs autographs for those who ask.
Carl Jocumsen was grinning ear to ear after bringing in almost 20 pounds.
Carl Jocumsen was grinning ear to ear after bringing in almost 20 pounds.
Jacob Powroznik talks with Bassmaster.com.
Jacob Powroznik talks with Bassmaster.com.
David Mullens is 33rd going into Day 2.
David Mullens is 33rd going into Day 2.
Brandon Card and Kevin Hawk talk at the tanks.
Brandon Card and Kevin Hawk talk at the tanks.
John Crews talks with Bassmaster writer Steve Wright.
John Crews talks with Bassmaster writer Steve Wright.
Game face backstage...
Game face backstage…
Fletcher Shryock brings his bag up.
Fletcher Shryock brings his bag up.
Rookie Seth Feider heads on the stage.
Rookie Seth Feider heads on the stage.
High school angler Noah Pescitelli watches the anglers that he looks up to and aspires to be like.
High school angler Noah Pescitelli watches the anglers that he looks up to and aspires to be like.
It was just one of those days for some anglers.
It was just one of those days for some anglers.