Day One behind-the-scenes

Go backstage Day One of the 2013 Plano Championship Chase.

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<p>Kotaro Kiriyama shows off his 20 pounds, 7 ounces on Day One.</p>
Kotaro Kiriyama shows off his 20 pounds, 7 ounces on Day One.
<p>Kevin VanDam heads to the tanks with his bag on Day One. 15 pounds, 6 ounces today.</p>
Kevin VanDam heads to the tanks with his bag on Day One. 15 pounds, 6 ounces today.
<p>The official information board for all the Marshals.</p>
The official information board for all the Marshals.
<p>The Livingston Lures Toyota rig in front and center!</p>
The Livingston Lures Toyota rig in front and center!
<p>Checkout out all the great Shimano gear on display during the entire event!</p>
Checkout out all the great Shimano gear on display during the entire event!
<p>The video crew is always hard at work getting the great shots.</p>
The video crew is always hard at work getting the great shots.
<p>The B.A.S.S. fans are out in force today.</p>
The B.A.S.S. fans are out in force today.
<p>The kids are having a blast with all the activities.</p>
The kids are having a blast with all the activities.
<p>The smart phones are getting a workout!</p>
The smart phones are getting a workout!
<p>Former Classic Champion Chris Lane is taking time to talk with all the media back stage. First Place with 22 pounds, 9 ounces after Day One.</p>
Former Classic Champion Chris Lane is taking time to talk with all the media back stage. First Place with 22 pounds, 9 ounces after Day One.
<p>Josh Bertrand takes a moment to sign some hats for the young angler. 18 pounds, 11 ounces after Day One.</p>
Josh Bertrand takes a moment to sign some hats for the young angler. 18 pounds, 11 ounces after Day One.
<p>Let the Rigid Industries colors fly high!</p>
Let the Rigid Industries colors fly high!
<p>Checkout all the Bassmaster goods at the event!</p>
Checkout all the Bassmaster goods at the event!
<p>The Livingston Lures tank is a popular place today.</p>
The Livingston Lures tank is a popular place today.
<p>Todd Faircloth is signing lots of autographs today.</p>
Todd Faircloth is signing lots of autographs today.
<p>The Elites are getting in line to hit the stage.</p>
The Elites are getting in line to hit the stage.
<p>Family!</p>
Family!
<p>The Plano Championship Chase!  Matt Herren and Kevin VanDam compare today's success.</p>
The Plano Championship Chase!  Matt Herren and Kevin VanDam compare today’s success.
<p>Fletcher Shryock enjoys a Mountain Dew.</p>
Fletcher Shryock enjoys a Mountain Dew.
<p>The fans are traveling to the weigh in with various forms of transportation.  </p>
The fans are traveling to the weigh in with various forms of transportation.  
<p>Check this out!</p>
Check this out!
<p>Great food served at the venue!</p>
Great food served at the venue!
<p>This is the angler's view as they arrive to weigh in.</p>
This is the angler’s view as they arrive to weigh in.
<p>Michael Iaconelli loads with bag!</p>
Michael Iaconelli loads with bag!
<p>The Carhartt Big Bass!</p>
The Carhartt Big Bass!
<p>The Shimano Live Release Rig is getting loaded up!</p>
The Shimano Live Release Rig is getting loaded up!
<p>Kiriyama is spending time with the media backstage today.</p>
Kiriyama is spending time with the media backstage today.
<p>The tanks!</p>
The tanks!
<p>The Elites are talking about Day One prior to hitting the main stage.</p>
The Elites are talking about Day One prior to hitting the main stage.
<p>Look what I found backstage.</p>
Look what I found backstage.
<p>Chad Pipkens signs a hat for one of the young anglers.</p>
Chad Pipkens signs a hat for one of the young anglers.
<p>Kevin Short always has time for the fans.</p>
Kevin Short always has time for the fans.