A day in the life of James Overstreet

Dave Mercer shows us how B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet works a Bassmaster Elite Series event.

<p>You have all seen Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer do his thing on stage at weigh-ins, but this past weekend we armed him with a camera and had him follow legendary B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet for a day on the water. Here's what he found ...</p>
You have all seen Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer do his thing on stage at weigh-ins, but this past weekend we armed him with a camera and had him follow legendary B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet for a day on the water. Here’s what he found …
<p>B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet dons his Save Phace mask first thing and starts his morning hunt in search of Bassmaster Elite Series pros. </p>
B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet dons his Save Phace mask first thing and starts his morning hunt in search of Bassmaster Elite Series pros. 
<p>Like the camera panther he is, Overstreet quickly rips off his mask and readies his camera at the first sight of an angler. </p>
Like the camera panther he is, Overstreet quickly rips off his mask and readies his camera at the first sight of an angler. 
<p>Got it! One pro down, 99 more to go.</p>
Got it! One pro down, 99 more to go.
<p>The Man-Squatch continues his relentless pursuit of the best bass pros on the water but always has time for safety. This under-bridge billboard says, "Boat Smart | Boat Safe, Put Your Lifejacket On!" </p>
The Man-Squatch continues his relentless pursuit of the best bass pros on the water but always has time for safety. This under-bridge billboard says, “Boat Smart | Boat Safe, Put Your Lifejacket On!” 
<p>The light cast from his electronics dances off the Man-Squatch's majestic silver beard as he readies the camera once again. </p>
The light cast from his electronics dances off the Man-Squatch’s majestic silver beard as he readies the camera once again. 
<p>After shooting two pictures without ever leaving his seat, Overstreet rewards his hard work with a cool drink of water.</p>
After shooting two pictures without ever leaving his seat, Overstreet rewards his hard work with a cool drink of water.
<p>You know the action is heating up when JO pounces into action on the front deck.</p>
You know the action is heating up when JO pounces into action on the front deck.
<p>Pete Ponds foolishly feels safe behind this bridge but he soon learns nobody is safe when The Bass Panda is on the prowl.</p>
Pete Ponds foolishly feels safe behind this bridge but he soon learns nobody is safe when The Bass Panda is on the prowl.
<p>Gotcha, sucka. </p>
Gotcha, sucka. 
<p>His weather sense begins to tingle, so Man-Squatch turns to modern technology to confirm his hunch: Rain is on the way.</p>
His weather sense begins to tingle, so Man-Squatch turns to modern technology to confirm his hunch: Rain is on the way.
<p>Bring it on. The cowboy is ready for anything the weather gods can throw at him.</p>
Bring it on. The cowboy is ready for anything the weather gods can throw at him.
<p>Overstreet cruises West Point Lake like the mayor of Fishville, waving to his loyal subjects. </p>
Overstreet cruises West Point Lake like the mayor of Fishville, waving to his loyal subjects. 
<p>His mask is back on and his mission continues.</p>
His mask is back on and his mission continues.
<p>Hey, Willie Robertson, Overstreet loves ducks, too! Maybe you should book the Man-Squatch for a Duck Dynasty guest appearance! Somehow I get the feeling he would fit right in.</p>
Hey, Willie Robertson, Overstreet loves ducks, too! Maybe you should book the Man-Squatch for a Duck Dynasty guest appearance! Somehow I get the feeling he would fit right in.
<p>No more ducking around, back to stalking anglers. </p>
No more ducking around, back to stalking anglers. 
<p>Itchy trigger finger. </p>
Itchy trigger finger. 
<p>Does this lens make my head look fat?</p>
Does this lens make my head look fat?
<p>It seems nothing can stop this man from completing his mission.</p>
It seems nothing can stop this man from completing his mission.
<p>Ummmmm, well ... maybe just one thing. </p>
Ummmmm, well … maybe just one thing. 
<p>We now interrupt this photo gallery for a ... for a ... well, let’s just call it a walk in the woods.</p>
We now interrupt this photo gallery for a … for a … well, let’s just call it a walk in the woods.
<p>After a walk in the woods, Man-Squatch is feeling much, much better. However I am not sure the woods would say the same thing.</p>
After a walk in the woods, Man-Squatch is feeling much, much better. However I am not sure the woods would say the same thing.
<p>Here comes the rain again; rain and camera gear worth thousands of dollars don’t mix, unless of course you have a 5-cent garbage bag.</p>
Here comes the rain again; rain and camera gear worth thousands of dollars don’t mix, unless of course you have a 5-cent garbage bag.
<p>Man-Squatch pokes a hole for his lens.</p>
Man-Squatch pokes a hole for his lens.
<p>MacGyver has got nothing on the Man-Squatch.</p>
MacGyver has got nothing on the Man-Squatch.
<p>No matter how much wind and rain Mother Nature throws his way, the majestic silver mane is still very impressive.</p>
No matter how much wind and rain Mother Nature throws his way, the majestic silver mane is still very impressive.
<p>As the day comes to a close, please always remember one thing about James Overstreet: James Overstreet is the reason why Waldo is hiding. </p>
As the day comes to a close, please always remember one thing about James Overstreet: James Overstreet is the reason why Waldo is hiding.