Day 2 weigh-in from another angle

Behind the scenes at the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods is the underground lair of the media…

On to the field through the corridors of Minute Maid Park…

And here in the “Splashwell” you get an up close angle on the Classic competitors.

Recounting the good and bad of their day on Lake Conroe

They call it the “Splashwell” for a reason.

If you are only going to bring two fish in on Day 2, at least this is one of them.

Bobby Lane talks to Dave Mercer.

Here comes Brent Erhler

Brent held on to the lead for another day.

He’d prefer to lead it tomorrow at this time, too.

B.A.S.S. Nation’s Darrell Ocamica reminded everyone that if you follow your dreams you may end up on this stage.

Wesley Strader did not bring a fish to the stage, but did offer plenty of high fives.

Chris Zaldain recounts his Classic experience.

Like I said, “Splashwell”.

Backstage Matt Dowd and Gretchen Sheppard keep the tournament scoring correct.

Joe did not want me to take his picture, but I did anyway. Joe helps anglers like Tim Klinger leave the stage and head towards the media center.

Under the stage an elaborate system is set up to ensure the fish spend as little time as possible not in the water.