Day 3 behind the scenes

Get a backstage pass to all the action as the Elites weighed their catches to see who made the final cut on the Sacramento River.

Anglers begin to funnel into the weigh-in site.
Anglers begin to funnel into the weigh-in site.
Today was a tough day on a lot of the anglers on the water.
Today was a tough day on a lot of the anglers on the water.
Timmy Horton had a big day today.
Timmy Horton had a big day today.
So did this guy.
So did this guy.
Horton moved into the Top 12 after a big Day 3.
Horton moved into the Top 12 after a big Day 3.
He blew up the blog with some fish catches throughout the day.
He blew up the blog with some fish catches throughout the day.
That’s a good one.
That’s a good one.
And another.
And another.
Jordan Lee rolls in. He finished just outside the Top 12.
Jordan Lee rolls in. He finished just outside the Top 12.
Ish Monroe gave a helping hand to Justin Lucas today as Lucas ran out of gas on the way back to the launch.
Ish Monroe gave a helping hand to Justin Lucas today as Lucas ran out of gas on the way back to the launch.
A ton of fans were happy to see them do well today.
A ton of fans were happy to see them do well today.
Skeet Reese is always a fan favorite too, especially in California.
Skeet Reese is always a fan favorite too, especially in California.
Keith Combs directs his marshal down the ramp.
Keith Combs directs his marshal down the ramp.
Shaye Baker removes the GoPro that captured Combs’ Day 3.
Shaye Baker removes the GoPro that captured Combs’ Day 3.
Somebody has a big crowd.
Somebody has a big crowd.
None other than Skeet Reese.
None other than Skeet Reese.
The crowd grew moment by moment.
The crowd grew moment by moment.
Bobby Lane signs an autograph before bagging his fish.
Bobby Lane signs an autograph before bagging his fish.
He had a good day.
He had a good day.
Boom! There are two nice ones.
Boom! There are two nice ones.
And another to round it out.
And another to round it out.
Brandon Palaniuk…
Brandon Palaniuk…
Brent Ehrler…
Brent Ehrler…
Ehrler finished 28th.
Ehrler finished 28th.
Mark Menendez checks out his bag today.
Mark Menendez checks out his bag today.
While Terry Scroggins messes with Brent Ehrler’s GoPro.
While Terry Scroggins messes with Brent Ehrler’s GoPro.
Then Scroggins shows off a toad!
Then Scroggins shows off a toad!
Other anglers gather to check it out.
Other anglers gather to check it out.
Gerald Swindle, Cliff Crochet and Chris Lane all chat behind the stage.
Gerald Swindle, Cliff Crochet and Chris Lane all chat behind the stage.
Kevin VanDam signs a swimbait for a California fan.
Kevin VanDam signs a swimbait for a California fan.
Reigning Angler of the Year Greg Hackney heads on stage.
Reigning Angler of the Year Greg Hackney heads on stage.
Check out this fans' beard.
Check out this fans’ beard.
A good crowd for the Day 3 weigh-in.
A good crowd for the Day 3 weigh-in.
Brandon Palaniuk does an interview.
Brandon Palaniuk does an interview.
Ken Iyobe rolls through.
Ken Iyobe rolls through.
Billy McCaghren and company catch a ride.
Billy McCaghren and company catch a ride.
John Crews messes with tackle.
John Crews messes with tackle.
While Boyd Duckett and Russ Lane talk.
While Boyd Duckett and Russ Lane talk.
Bobby Lane does an interview after a good Day 3.
Bobby Lane does an interview after a good Day 3.
Jacob Powroznik shows off his 9 pounder.
Jacob Powroznik shows off his 9 pounder.
Seth Feider tells a story about blowing his powerhead twice today.
Seth Feider tells a story about blowing his powerhead twice today.
Keith Combs is fishing on Sunday, sitting in 11th.
Keith Combs is fishing on Sunday, sitting in 11th.
Ken Iyobe made his first Top 12 cut.
Ken Iyobe made his first Top 12 cut.
Bobby Lane is all smiles. Both he and his brother Chris are fishing on Sunday.
Bobby Lane is all smiles. Both he and his brother Chris are fishing on Sunday.
But the man on top of the leaderboard is Justin Lucas. Aaron Martens, Chris Zaldain and Dean Rojas are right behind him.
But the man on top of the leaderboard is Justin Lucas. Aaron Martens, Chris Zaldain and Dean Rojas are right behind him.
Your Top 12 at the California Delta.
Your Top 12 at the California Delta.
Check them out tomorrow on BassTrakk, the live blog and on the Bassmaster Live show!
Check them out tomorrow on BassTrakk, the live blog and on the Bassmaster Live show!