Day 3 behind the scenes

The Yamaha SHO are in attendance at the expo. Check them out.
The Yamaha SHO are in attendance at the expo. Check them out.
Stop by the MinnKota booth and check out the new Ultrex!
Stop by the MinnKota booth and check out the new Ultrex!
Stop and make some lures in the Toyota booth at the Expo.
Stop and make some lures in the Toyota booth at the Expo.
The Main Stage is ready for Dave Mercer and the Elite anglers.
The Main Stage is ready for Dave Mercer and the Elite anglers.
Bass and other local species are swimming in the live tank.
Bass and other local species are swimming in the live tank.
A helping hand at the Shimano Casting demo area.  It’s a busy place here at the Expo.
A helping hand at the Shimano Casting demo area. It’s a busy place here at the Expo.
Randall Tharp is the first angler to arrive from Lake Cherokee.
Randall Tharp is the first angler to arrive from Lake Cherokee.
Greg Hackney is loaded up and making his way to the Convention Center, which is the site of the weigh-in Saturday and Sunday.
Greg Hackney is loaded up and making his way to the Convention Center, which is the site of the weigh-in Saturday and Sunday.
Adrian Avena rolls in with his ARE rig.
Adrian Avena rolls in with his ARE rig.
Jamie Hartman loads his bag.
Jamie Hartman loads his bag.
Seth Feider is proving that he is a constant contender.
Seth Feider is proving that he is a constant contender.
Feider is fielding details about his Day 3.
Feider is fielding details about his Day 3.
Brandon Palaniuk continues with success on Day 3.
Brandon Palaniuk continues with success on Day 3.
Andy Montgomery shows one off to the media.
Andy Montgomery shows one off to the media.
John Crews marks his check-in time on his hand.
John Crews marks his check-in time on his hand.
David Mullins looks to have had success on Day 3.
David Mullins looks to have had success on Day 3.
B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb is gets all the details from David Mullins while he waits to weigh-in.
B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb is gets all the details from David Mullins while he waits to weigh-in.
Mike Iaconelli is always offering details about his day on the water as the media snap his fish shots.
Mike Iaconelli is always offering details about his day on the water as the media snap his fish shots.
Keith Combs looks to have done well today, too.
Keith Combs looks to have done well today, too.
Russ Lane shows one off.
Russ Lane shows one off.
Alton Jones Jr., is preparing his fish for the main stage on Day 3.
Alton Jones Jr., is preparing his fish for the main stage on Day 3.