Behind the scenes Day 2

See anglers, fans, and animals enjoying the Louisiana sun at Cypress Bend Park in Many, La.

The crowd is lined up waiting on their favorite anglers on Day 2 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend.
The crowd is lined up waiting on their favorite anglers on Day 2 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend.
Charlie Hartley is one of the first to arrive.
Charlie Hartley is one of the first to arrive.
Kota Kiriyama bags a nice bass.
Kota Kiriyama bags a nice bass.
Keith Poche gently places his catch in a weigh-in bag.
Keith Poche gently places his catch in a weigh-in bag.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet is in his home state.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet is in his home state.
Randall Tharp navigates the crowd with a big bag of bass.
Randall Tharp navigates the crowd with a big bag of bass.
Jacob Powroznik signs a paddle for a fan.
Jacob Powroznik signs a paddle for a fan.
Something caught everyone's attention backstage.
Something caught everyone’s attention backstage.
Byron Velvick (left) and James Niggemeyer talk about the day.
Byron Velvick (left) and James Niggemeyer talk about the day.
Rookie Joel Baker arrives just in the nick of time.
Rookie Joel Baker arrives just in the nick of time.
This guy isn't an Elite...yet. Patrick Pierce shows off his Triton boat in the expo area.
This guy isn’t an Elite…yet. Patrick Pierce shows off his Triton boat in the expo area.
One great thing about having Evan Williams as a sponsor?  FREE BOURBON.
One great thing about having Evan Williams as a sponsor? FREE BOURBON.
We are in Cajun country.
We are in Cajun country.
Definitely in Cajun country.
Definitely in Cajun country.
This guy is ready to go home.
This guy is ready to go home.
These kids have a great seat to see some big bass.
These kids have a great seat to see some big bass.
Byron Velvick can throw a crankbait further than Dave Mercer.
Byron Velvick can throw a crankbait further than Dave Mercer.
Justin Lucas...
Justin Lucas…
Davy Hite...
Davy Hite…
Dean Rojas...
Dean Rojas…
Fans can register to win this sweet cooler.
Fans can register to win this sweet cooler.
Here's a little dog...
Here’s a little dog…
...and a big one enjoying the beautiful day.
…and a big one enjoying the beautiful day.