Day 2 behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes Day 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake.

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John Crews has plenty of support as he pulls up to the dock.
John Crews has plenty of support as he pulls up to the dock.
Jared Lintner arrives.
Jared Lintner arrives.
Also arriving early is Dennis Tietje.
Also arriving early is Dennis Tietje.
Terry Scroggins parked in the same place on Days 1 and 2. That’s consistency.
Terry Scroggins parked in the same place on Days 1 and 2. That’s consistency.
Chad Pipkens bags his fish.
Chad Pipkens bags his fish.
Takahiro Omori prepares his fish for weighing.
Takahiro Omori prepares his fish for weighing.
These young fans freaked out every time the fish splashed them from the tanks.
These young fans freaked out every time the fish splashed them from the tanks.
Plenty cornhole being played.
Plenty cornhole being played.
A.R.E. has a sweet tricked-out truck on display with all of their products included.
A.R.E. has a sweet tricked-out truck on display with all of their products included.
B.A.S.S. loves New York as well.
B.A.S.S. loves New York as well.
The crowd looks on as the weigh-in begins.
The crowd looks on as the weigh-in begins.
John Crews’ has either the best or worst slogan for Missile Baits.
John Crews’ has either the best or worst slogan for Missile Baits.
Jared Miller talks to Max Leatherwood backstage.
Jared Miller talks to Max Leatherwood backstage.
Matt Herren and Marty Robinson walk up to get a bag.
Matt Herren and Marty Robinson walk up to get a bag.
Aaron Martens is here.
Aaron Martens is here.
Mark Davis bags his fish.
Mark Davis bags his fish.
Kurt Dove…
Kurt Dove…
Brandon Lester…
Brandon Lester…
Todd Faircloth…
Todd Faircloth…
Mike Iaconelli…
Mike Iaconelli…
Byron Velvick signs a fan’s shirt.
Byron Velvick signs a fan’s shirt.
Cliff Crochet and Russ Lane are next to weigh in backstage.
Cliff Crochet and Russ Lane are next to weigh in backstage.
B.A.S.S. employees Faith McDonough, April Phillips and Eric Lopez.
B.A.S.S. employees Faith McDonough, April Phillips and Eric Lopez.
New friends are made.
New friends are made.
Berkley is here in a big way with their Berkley Experience trailer. They showed off their new line of affordable rods, the E-Motion series.
Berkley is here in a big way with their Berkley Experience trailer. They showed off their new line of affordable rods, the E-Motion series.
If you are heading out to Union Springs, get this special shirt made for the event.
If you are heading out to Union Springs, get this special shirt made for the event.
Or you could buy a pillow from this guy.
Or you could buy a pillow from this guy.
Perhaps you want a massage?
Perhaps you want a massage?
These dog bones looked good enough for human consumption.
These dog bones looked good enough for human consumption.
An epic game of catch transpired as I walked around the expo area.
An epic game of catch transpired as I walked around the expo area.
This throw ended in tragedy, though.
This throw ended in tragedy, though.
There’s some good food here.
There’s some good food here.
And interesting drinks.
And interesting drinks.
The paramedics are on standby if you need them.
The paramedics are on standby if you need them.
This guy was a service dog to the blind and incredibly friendly.
This guy was a service dog to the blind and incredibly friendly.
Kota Kiriyama waits his turn.
Kota Kiriyama waits his turn.
Chris Zaldain and an unintentional dramatic pose from Ott DeFoe.
Chris Zaldain and an unintentional dramatic pose from Ott DeFoe.
Chris Lane signs autographs for fans.
Chris Lane signs autographs for fans.
As does Keith Poche…
As does Keith Poche…
Byron Velvick is ready to go.
Byron Velvick is ready to go.
This is Lily. She’s watching anglers bring bags of fish by her.
This is Lily. She’s watching anglers bring bags of fish by her.
Josh Bertrand talks to Billy McCaghren.
Josh Bertrand talks to Billy McCaghren.
Kevin VanDam waits to see if he has enough to fish again this year.
Kevin VanDam waits to see if he has enough to fish again this year.
Edwin Evers and Casey Ashley look pretty serious here, but they were just talking to Jason Christie about their day.
Edwin Evers and Casey Ashley look pretty serious here, but they were just talking to Jason Christie about their day.
John Murray bags his fish.
John Murray bags his fish.
Jared Lintner came in strong.
Jared Lintner came in strong.
Fred Roumbanis stows his tackle.
Fred Roumbanis stows his tackle.
Brent Chapman bags his fish.
Brent Chapman bags his fish.
Fred Roumbanis bags a nice fish.
Fred Roumbanis bags a nice fish.
Here, fans watch the anglers bag their fish.
Here, fans watch the anglers bag their fish.
Bernie Schultz show off a nice fish to fans on the dock.
Bernie Schultz show off a nice fish to fans on the dock.
Greg Hackney bags his Day 2 catch.
Greg Hackney bags his Day 2 catch.
Hackney arrives at the weigh-in area.
Hackney arrives at the weigh-in area.
Some young fans enjoying the weigh-in.
Some young fans enjoying the weigh-in.
Hackney waits in line.
Hackney waits in line.
His catch gets checked by a B.A.S.S. official.
His catch gets checked by a B.A.S.S. official.
A.R.E. pro Justin Lucas waits backstage.
A.R.E. pro Justin Lucas waits backstage.
Mark Davis had a tougher Day 2.
Mark Davis had a tougher Day 2.
The weigh-in scoring system
The weigh-in scoring system
Some young John Crews fans
Some young John Crews fans
Greg Hackney is happy with his 23-pound catch.
Greg Hackney is happy with his 23-pound catch.
A.R.E. angler Lucas on stage.
A.R.E. angler Lucas on stage.
Todd Faircloth's catch is checked.
Todd Faircloth’s catch is checked.
Byron Velvick smiles for the camera.
Byron Velvick smiles for the camera.
Chris Zaldain is in waiting line.
Chris Zaldain is in waiting line.
The winner of the last Elite Series event, Mike Iaconelli, is about to weigh-in.
The winner of the last Elite Series event, Mike Iaconelli, is about to weigh-in.
Todd Faircloth checks his catch one more time.
Todd Faircloth checks his catch one more time.
Kevin Short is interviewed by a B.A.S.S. senior writer.
Kevin Short is interviewed by a B.A.S.S. senior writer.
Gerald Swindle and Scott Ashmore are next to weigh-in.
Gerald Swindle and Scott Ashmore are next to weigh-in.
A young volunteer helps at the weigh-in.
A young volunteer helps at the weigh-in.
KVD shares some time with the fans.
KVD shares some time with the fans.
Day 1 leader Brandon Palaniuk is interviewed by media.
Day 1 leader Brandon Palaniuk is interviewed by media.
A sneak a peek into a weigh-in bag.
A sneak a peek into a weigh-in bag.
Shimano Live Release Boat takes all fish back to the Cayuga Lake.
Shimano Live Release Boat takes all fish back to the Cayuga Lake.
Chris Lane is about to weigh-in.
Chris Lane is about to weigh-in.
Long time friends Morizo Shimizu and Skeet Reese are next to weigh-in.
Long time friends Morizo Shimizu and Skeet Reese are next to weigh-in.
Shimizu is happy to make the cut after Day 2.
Shimizu is happy to make the cut after Day 2.
On stage, Reese shows his fish to the fans.
On stage, Reese shows his fish to the fans.
Bill Lowen loaded up his boat, ready to head back to the hotel.
Bill Lowen loaded up his boat, ready to head back to the hotel.