Day Three behind the scenes

See what happened behind the scenes on Day Three of the Alabama River Charge!

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<p>Toyota is the official car of B.A.S.S.</p>
Toyota is the official car of B.A.S.S.
<p>Everybody gets to fish at the event.</p>
Everybody gets to fish at the event.
<p>Anglers welcome you to the weigh-in.</p>
Anglers welcome you to the weigh-in.
<p>Fans walk to the weigh-in.</p>
Fans walk to the weigh-in.
<p>Picture moment!</p>
Picture moment!
<p>The train shed was filled with fans.</p>
The train shed was filled with fans.
<p>Mark Zona and Tommy Sandars on the sub stage.</p>
Mark Zona and Tommy Sandars on the sub stage.
<p>B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer talks with B.A.S.S.' founder and long time emcee Ray Scott.</p>
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer talks with B.A.S.S.’ founder and long time emcee Ray Scott.
<p>Brent Chapman brings a nice bag of fish again.</p>
Brent Chapman brings a nice bag of fish again.
<p>Rookie Hank Cherry enjoys the fishing on Saturday.</p>
Rookie Hank Cherry enjoys the fishing on Saturday.
<p>David Walker brings a 20lb bag to the weigh-in.</p>
David Walker brings a 20lb bag to the weigh-in.
<p>Sneak a peak on Coosa's spotted bass.</p>
Sneak a peak on Coosa’s spotted bass.
<p>Alton Jones talks about the day's fishing.</p>
Alton Jones talks about the day’s fishing.
<p>Tournament leader Brent Chapman is interviewed by local media.</p>
Tournament leader Brent Chapman is interviewed by local media.
<p>Scott Ashmore and anglers wait in line for the weigh-in.</p>
Scott Ashmore and anglers wait in line for the weigh-in.
<p>Brent Chapman took his hat off for the national anthem.</p>
Brent Chapman took his hat off for the national anthem.
<p>Alabama's Steve Kennedy is interviewed by a local TV station.</p>
Alabama’s Steve Kennedy is interviewed by a local TV station.
<p>City of Montgomery Mayor, Todd Strange, enjoys the weigh-in.</p>
City of Montgomery Mayor, Todd Strange, enjoys the weigh-in.
<p>A local photographer covers an event.</p>
A local photographer covers an event.
<p>Families and fans enjoy the weigh-in.</p>
Families and fans enjoy the weigh-in.
<p>David Walker waits in line with a big bag of fish.</p>
David Walker waits in line with a big bag of fish.
<p>After another hot day of fishing, Bobby Lane drinks water as he lines up for the weigh-in.</p>
After another hot day of fishing, Bobby Lane drinks water as he lines up for the weigh-in.
<p>Day Three leader Brent Chapman on stage.</p>
Day Three leader Brent Chapman on stage.
<p>Davy Hite waits in line.</p>
Davy Hite waits in line.
<p>Last week's Champion Skeet Reese made another final day in this week.</p>
Last week’s Champion Skeet Reese made another final day in this week.
<p>Who am I missing?</p>
Who am I missing?
<p>Picture time for families!</p>
Picture time for families!
<p>Alabama River Charge is presented by Star Brite Star Tron.</p>
Alabama River Charge is presented by Star Brite Star Tron.
<p>A local photographer works hard with some Mountain Dew in his hand.</p>
A local photographer works hard with some Mountain Dew in his hand.
<p>Fans enjoy time with Bernie Schultz.</p>
Fans enjoy time with Bernie Schultz.
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The Birthday Boy Shaw Grigsby is heading to the tanks.
<p>Bobby Lane is heading to the tanks. He had a good day!</p>
Bobby Lane is heading to the tanks. He had a good day!
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Edwin Evers had a great morning and give a thumbs up to his fans as he works his way behind the stage with his catch.
<p>The kids are having a bast at the Alabama River Charge Presented by Star brite.</p>
The kids are having a bast at the Alabama River Charge Presented by Star brite.
<p>Mark Zona and one happy fan.</p>
Mark Zona and one happy fan.
<p>These young fans have found a great vantage point to watch Dave Mercer and the Elite weigh-in.</p>
These young fans have found a great vantage point to watch Dave Mercer and the Elite weigh-in.
<p>Today is Shaw’s birthday and he was surprised to find out that his grandson, Bryce, was secretly waiting backstage.  </p>
Today is Shaw’s birthday and he was surprised to find out that his grandson, Bryce, was secretly waiting backstage.  
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Dave Mercer looks on as Grigsby enjoys his birthday surprise.
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After Dean Rojas hit the main stage, he and Mark Zona did some filming.  
<p>Tommy Sander heads back to the video shoot as he looks at the latest Bassmaster.com updates.</p>
Tommy Sander heads back to the video shoot as he looks at the latest Bassmaster.com updates.
<p>Edwin Evers waits his turn to get in front of the camera.</p>
Edwin Evers waits his turn to get in front of the camera.
<p>Ray Scott, the founder of B.A.S.S., takes a moment to sign a card for a fan. He always has time for the fans.</p>
Ray Scott, the founder of B.A.S.S., takes a moment to sign a card for a fan. He always has time for the fans.
<p>John Murray, who was 9th after Day Three with 46 pounds, 11 ounces, takes a moment before he heads to the tanks to store his gear.</p>
John Murray, who was 9th after Day Three with 46 pounds, 11 ounces, takes a moment before he heads to the tanks to store his gear.
<p>Don Barone and Tommy Biffle stop for a quick photo. Biffle is in 10th with 45-9.</p>
Don Barone and Tommy Biffle stop for a quick photo. Biffle is in 10th with 45-9.
<p>Day Three leader Brent Chapman is filling his bag before he adds his catch.</p>
Day Three leader Brent Chapman is filling his bag before he adds his catch.
<p>Mark Zona poses with one very cute fan.</p>
Mark Zona poses with one very cute fan.
<p>It's time for the fans.</p>
It’s time for the fans.
<p>The backstage livewell tank area. The pros are awaiting their time onstage with Dave Mercer.</p>
The backstage livewell tank area. The pros are awaiting their time onstage with Dave Mercer.
<p>Brent Chapman talks about his success.</p>
Brent Chapman talks about his success.
<p>The Bassmaster TV control center.  </p>
The Bassmaster TV control center.  
<p>Another look from the Dean Rojas and Mark Zona segment.  </p>
Another look from the Dean Rojas and Mark Zona segment.  
<p>The guys are looking at some Bassmaster.com video clips on the smart phone from the white water at the dam.</p>
The guys are looking at some Bassmaster.com video clips on the smart phone from the white water at the dam.
<p>Howell and Evers are taking time while backstage to greet some young fans.</p>
Howell and Evers are taking time while backstage to greet some young fans.
<p>The Star brite products are on display.  </p>
The Star brite products are on display.  
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The Train Station has been such a great venue for the weigh-ins.