Day 2 behind the scenes from the mighty St. Lawrence

The mighty St. Lawrence River was rough on the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers during Day 2 as a small cold front and high winds lowered the weights throughout the field.

The mighty St. Lawrence River was rough on the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers today as a small cold front and high winds lowered the weights throughout the field.
The mighty St. Lawrence River was rough on the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers today as a small cold front and high winds lowered the weights throughout the field.
Just moments before check-in and fans are making their way to watch the weigh-in.
Just moments before check-in and fans are making their way to watch the weigh-in.
Kevin Ledoux is one of the first anglers to the dock. Ledoux was 10th after Day 1 and after a solid day today, he sits in seventh place with a two day total of 38 pounds even.
Kevin Ledoux is one of the first anglers to the dock. Ledoux was 10th after Day 1 and after a solid day today, he sits in seventh place with a two day total of 38 pounds even.
Andy Montgomery ties up to the dock to get a bag for his fish.
Andy Montgomery ties up to the dock to get a bag for his fish.
Brandon Lester rolls in to Whitaker Park.
Brandon Lester rolls in to Whitaker Park.
Chad Morgenthaler comes off plane into the check-in site. Many anglers pushed it to the last second hoping for last second heroics.
Chad Morgenthaler comes off plane into the check-in site. Many anglers pushed it to the last second hoping for last second heroics.
Cameraman Eric Kaffka is excited after his day on the water with Bernie Schultz. Schultz had 18 pounds today and is in fourth.
Cameraman Eric Kaffka is excited after his day on the water with Bernie Schultz. Schultz had 18 pounds today and is in fourth.
Alton Jones was a part of Bassmaster LIVE today and he checks in. He caught 17-6 and is in sixth.
Alton Jones was a part of Bassmaster LIVE today and he checks in. He caught 17-6 and is in sixth.
David Williams bags his fish. The rookie had a good Friday by the looks of it.
David Williams bags his fish. The rookie had a good Friday by the looks of it.
That is a good day indeed. He weighed 19-6 and moved up to 28th.
That is a good day indeed. He weighed 19-6 and moved up to 28th.
B.A.S.S. Conservationist Gene Gilliland brings ice down to the Shimano Live Release Boat.
B.A.S.S. Conservationist Gene Gilliland brings ice down to the Shimano Live Release Boat.
Mark Menendez bags his fish. He caught 19-8 and brought in a 6-3 lunker. He jumped from 89th to 43rd from yesterday to today.
Mark Menendez bags his fish. He caught 19-8 and brought in a 6-3 lunker. He jumped from 89th to 43rd from yesterday to today.
Clifford Pirch navigates his way to the dock.
Clifford Pirch navigates his way to the dock.
A Bassmaster Marshal shows off her bass inspired finger nails.
A Bassmaster Marshal shows off her bass inspired finger nails.
Randall Tharp makes a phone call before weighing in.
Randall Tharp makes a phone call before weighing in.
Cliff Crochet signs some autographs backstage.
Cliff Crochet signs some autographs backstage.
Morizo Shimizu talks with his Marshal about their day on the water.
Morizo Shimizu talks with his Marshal about their day on the water.
Jeff Kriet and Stephen Browning talk as they wait for an open spot at the dock.
Jeff Kriet and Stephen Browning talk as they wait for an open spot at the dock.
Rookie Seth Feider had 19 pounds, 10 ounces today and moved up to ninth place.
Rookie Seth Feider had 19 pounds, 10 ounces today and moved up to ninth place.
Bobby Lane held steady today and brought 16-1 to the scales on what was a tough day on the St. Lawrence River.
Bobby Lane held steady today and brought 16-1 to the scales on what was a tough day on the St. Lawrence River.
Russ Lane rolls into the weigh-in site.
Russ Lane rolls into the weigh-in site.
Mike Iaconelli hangs out with his family during the weigh-in.
Mike Iaconelli hangs out with his family during the weigh-in.
This is the relaxed side of Iaconelli that not everyone gets to see.
This is the relaxed side of Iaconelli that not everyone gets to see.
A smallmouth cruises the bank and is camouflaged with the riprap for the most part.
A smallmouth cruises the bank and is camouflaged with the riprap for the most part.
A very good crowd showed up for Friday's weigh-in.
A very good crowd showed up for Friday’s weigh-in.
Later flights come in from fishing and head to the dock...
Later flights come in from fishing and head to the dock…
...milking every second out of their day.
…milking every second out of their day.
Brandon Coulter re-enacts a fish catch from today.
Brandon Coulter re-enacts a fish catch from today.
Anglers wait at the tanks for weigh-in bags to become available.
Anglers wait at the tanks for weigh-in bags to become available.
Charlie Hartley and Greg Vinson talk in the line.
Charlie Hartley and Greg Vinson talk in the line.
Fred Roumbanis shows off two good ones from today.
Fred Roumbanis shows off two good ones from today.
Brandon Palaniuk weighed 17-9 and has 36-1 overall. He is in striking distance of the Top 12.
Brandon Palaniuk weighed 17-9 and has 36-1 overall. He is in striking distance of the Top 12.
Pretty smallmouth caught by Billy McCaghren.
Pretty smallmouth caught by Billy McCaghren.
Two good days in a row has McCaghren sitting in 21st.
Two good days in a row has McCaghren sitting in 21st.
Smallmouth are such pretty fish.
Smallmouth are such pretty fish.
Fletcher Shryock bags his fish.
Fletcher Shryock bags his fish.
Edwin Evers puts some stud smallmouth in the bag.
Edwin Evers puts some stud smallmouth in the bag.
Five good ones has Evers in the lead with a 3-pound, 7-ounce lead.
Five good ones has Evers in the lead with a 3-pound, 7-ounce lead.
Charlie Hartley bags up his fish to take on stage.
Charlie Hartley bags up his fish to take on stage.
The last couple of anglers wait to get a bag.
The last couple of anglers wait to get a bag.
Kevin VanDam poses with a fan for a photo.
Kevin VanDam poses with a fan for a photo.
Jordan Lee bags his fish after his day on the water.
Jordan Lee bags his fish after his day on the water.
Lee sits in 41st place after bringing 15-9 to the scales.
Lee sits in 41st place after bringing 15-9 to the scales.
That's a good one.
That’s a good one.
Jason Williamson heads to the tanks.
Jason Williamson heads to the tanks.
Aaron Martens, Chris Zaldain and Gerald Swindle talk at the tanks.
Aaron Martens, Chris Zaldain and Gerald Swindle talk at the tanks.
Matt Lee bags his fish.
Matt Lee bags his fish.
Hank Cherry poses with fans for a quick photo shoot.
Hank Cherry poses with fans for a quick photo shoot.
There was plenty of wind on the St. Lawrence River today.
There was plenty of wind on the St. Lawrence River today.
Mike Iaconelli signs some fan autographs.
Mike Iaconelli signs some fan autographs.
Casey Ashley successfully makes the cut. The defending Classic champ is in 27th after two days.
Casey Ashley successfully makes the cut. The defending Classic champ is in 27th after two days.
I feel you dog, I feel you. Today was a rough day on the water and on land I guess as well.
I feel you dog, I feel you. Today was a rough day on the water and on land I guess as well.