Day One Behind the Scenes

Images from behind-the-scenes at Lake Murray

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<p> Anglers gather at the bag line for the Day One weigh-in of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.</p>
Anglers gather at the bag line for the Day One weigh-in of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.
<p> The tanks are full as anglers talk amongst themselves before taking to the stage.</p>
The tanks are full as anglers talk amongst themselves before taking to the stage.
<p> Dave Wolak takes his catch up to the bump table to make sure they measure at least 12 inches.</p>
Dave Wolak takes his catch up to the bump table to make sure they measure at least 12 inches.
<p> Jason Williamson hugs his kids after weighing in on Thursday.</p>
Jason Williamson hugs his kids after weighing in on Thursday.
<p> Alton Jones had a tough day on Lake Murray and has a big hole to climb out to make sure he keeps his lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year. </p>
Alton Jones had a tough day on Lake Murray and has a big hole to climb out to make sure he keeps his lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year. 
<p> After a great day on the water, John Crews does an interview with the media.</p>
After a great day on the water, John Crews does an interview with the media.
<p> Dean Rojas and Kevin Wirth walk up from the dock with their bags in hand.</p>
Dean Rojas and Kevin Wirth walk up from the dock with their bags in hand.
<p> James Niggemeyer is all smiles after catching this hefty Lake Murray bass.</p>
James Niggemeyer is all smiles after catching this hefty Lake Murray bass.
<p> Gerald Swindle poses with a fish he caught moments before check-in time on Day One.</p>
Gerald Swindle poses with a fish he caught moments before check-in time on Day One.
<p> Chad Griffin pulls out a bass and pops the cull tab off before placing it in the weigh-in bag.</p> <p>   </p>
Chad Griffin pulls out a bass and pops the cull tab off before placing it in the weigh-in bag.

  

<p> Shaw Grigsby signs a hat for some fans gathered to see the Day One weigh-in of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.</p>
Shaw Grigsby signs a hat for some fans gathered to see the Day One weigh-in of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.
<p> Kevin VanDam does a BASSCam update regarding the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.</p>
Kevin VanDam does a BASSCam update regarding the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
<p> Zell Rowland and a handful of other anglers wait to get a weigh-in bag on Day One. </p>
Zell Rowland and a handful of other anglers wait to get a weigh-in bag on Day One. 
<p> Thursday was a good day for Aaron Martens, who caught this big Lake Murray largemouth.</p>
Thursday was a good day for Aaron Martens, who caught this big Lake Murray largemouth.
<p> A Marshal checks the board for the Day Two pairings at Lake Murray.</p>
A Marshal checks the board for the Day Two pairings at Lake Murray.
<p> Rookie Nate Wellman walks down the dock to weigh-in on Thursday.</p>
Rookie Nate Wellman walks down the dock to weigh-in on Thursday.
<p> Boats idle past the check-in boat on Day One of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.</p>
Boats idle past the check-in boat on Day One of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.
<p> Kevin Short holds up the biggest fish of his day on Lake Murray.</p>
Kevin Short holds up the biggest fish of his day on Lake Murray.
<p> Kevin Wirth and other anglers in the bag line take a moment for a BASSCam interview.</p>
Kevin Wirth and other anglers in the bag line take a moment for a BASSCam interview.
<p> Aaron Martens shows off a chunky Lake Murray keeper.</p>
Aaron Martens shows off a chunky Lake Murray keeper.
<p> Davy Hite looks on after temporarily taking the lead on Day One.</p>
Davy Hite looks on after temporarily taking the lead on Day One.
<p> Rick Clunn had his best tournament day in some time and sits inside the top five after one day of fishing. </p>
Rick Clunn had his best tournament day in some time and sits inside the top five after one day of fishing. 
<p> Local favorite Davy Hite is interviewed by news cameras after his banner day on his home water.</p>
Local favorite Davy Hite is interviewed by news cameras after his banner day on his home water.
<p> Greg Vinson and Skeet Reese watch from the weigh-in tanks as another angler crosses the stage.</p>
Greg Vinson and Skeet Reese watch from the weigh-in tanks as another angler crosses the stage.
<p> Terry Scroggins is looking to take the lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race after Alton Jones stumbled on Day One.</p>
Terry Scroggins is looking to take the lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race after Alton Jones stumbled on Day One.
<p> Mike Iaconelli stands backstage waiting for his turn to weigh-in.</p>
Mike Iaconelli stands backstage waiting for his turn to weigh-in.
<p> Jami Fralick holds up his best two fish after taking the lead on Day One of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.</p> <p>   </p>
Jami Fralick holds up his best two fish after taking the lead on Day One of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.

  

<p> Fralick is interviewed by emcee Dave Mercer after his great day on the water.</p>
Fralick is interviewed by emcee Dave Mercer after his great day on the water.
<p> A B.A.S.S. tournament official helps a Marshal determine who he will be on the water with Friday.</p>
A B.A.S.S. tournament official helps a Marshal determine who he will be on the water with Friday.
<p> Denny Brauer pulls out his mesh bag of bass before getting in line to weigh-in.</p>
Denny Brauer pulls out his mesh bag of bass before getting in line to weigh-in.
<p> Davy Hite pulls out another good keeper bass on Thursday.</p>
Davy Hite pulls out another good keeper bass on Thursday.
<p> Scott Ashmore and Mark Menendez wait in line backstage on Day One.</p>
Scott Ashmore and Mark Menendez wait in line backstage on Day One.
<p> Aaron Martens shows off his biggest largemouth shortly before taking the stage.</p>
Aaron Martens shows off his biggest largemouth shortly before taking the stage.
<p> Anglers get a look inside Steve Kennedy’s bag on Day One of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.</p>
Anglers get a look inside Steve Kennedy’s bag on Day One of the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.