Moore behind the scenes

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Day 1 on the Potomac River was in the books and anglers were weighing their fish at Smallwood State Park in Marbury, MD.
Day 1 on the Potomac River was in the books and anglers were weighing their fish at Smallwood State Park in Marbury, MD.
The last few flights were ready at the tanks as Dave Mercer announced their weights.
The last few flights were ready at the tanks as Dave Mercer announced their weights.
The weigh-in setup this week is different from most events as Day 1 and 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at the Potomac will take place at Smallwood State Park while Day 3 and 4 will be at Indian Head Pavilion in Indian Head, MD.
The weigh-in setup this week is different from most events as Day 1 and 2 of the Bassmaster Elite at the Potomac will take place at Smallwood State Park while Day 3 and 4 will be at Indian Head Pavilion in Indian Head, MD.
Chris Zaldain gets his fish checked at the bump tank before he heads to the stage.
Chris Zaldain gets his fish checked at the bump tank before he heads to the stage.
Anglers keep their fish in oxygenated water as they wait to take them to the scales to see how they faired on Day 1.
Anglers keep their fish in oxygenated water as they wait to take them to the scales to see how they faired on Day 1.
Part of
Part of “Team Bradley Roy” heads to the dock to see B-Roy check in and bag his fish.
Toyota Angler of the Year leader Gerald Swindle pulls up to the dock.
Toyota Angler of the Year leader Gerald Swindle pulls up to the dock.
Swindle struggled throughout the day with only two fish in the boat, but he figured it out in the afternoon and busted a good bag.
Swindle struggled throughout the day with only two fish in the boat, but he figured it out in the afternoon and busted a good bag.
Swindle finished Day 1 in 7th place and maintained his Angler of the the Year lead. The other four anglers in the Top 5 of the AOY points standings kept pace and are all in the Top 16.
Swindle finished Day 1 in 7th place and maintained his Angler of the the Year lead. The other four anglers in the Top 5 of the AOY points standings kept pace and are all in the Top 16.
The third flight pulls in to the Smallwood State Park boat ramp.
The third flight pulls in to the Smallwood State Park boat ramp.
Brent Chapman takes his fish to the scales...
Brent Chapman takes his fish to the scales…
And he is followed by Elite rookie Shane Lineberger.
And he is followed by Elite rookie Shane Lineberger.
Cliff Crochet loads his boat up after weighing his fish on Day 1. He is in 62nd with 10-1.
Cliff Crochet loads his boat up after weighing his fish on Day 1. He is in 62nd with 10-1.
Ish Monroe finds his parking spot among the other anglers.
Ish Monroe finds his parking spot among the other anglers.
Andy Montgomery loads up his weigh-in bag. He had a solid Day 1 and is in 25th heading into Friday.
Andy Montgomery loads up his weigh-in bag. He had a solid Day 1 and is in 25th heading into Friday.
Bradley Roy bags up his fish and makes his way down the dock.
Bradley Roy bags up his fish and makes his way down the dock.
Anglers docked up at Smallwood State Park and they will do the same thing on Day 2, but Day 3 and 4 weigh-in will happen at the Indian Head Village in Indian Head, MD.
Anglers docked up at Smallwood State Park and they will do the same thing on Day 2, but Day 3 and 4 weigh-in will happen at the Indian Head Village in Indian Head, MD.
Charles County, Maryland is the host town this week.
Charles County, Maryland is the host town this week.
Britt Myers signs an autograph for an eager fan.
Britt Myers signs an autograph for an eager fan.
Justin Lucas talks to the media after weighing over 20 pounds and jumping to the top of the leaderboard.
Justin Lucas talks to the media after weighing over 20 pounds and jumping to the top of the leaderboard.
Rick Clunn takes a moment and sits with some fans in the shade.
Rick Clunn takes a moment and sits with some fans in the shade.
Bill Lowen's family watches on as he bags his fish.
Bill Lowen’s family watches on as he bags his fish.
After Lucas' interviews with Bassmaster.com writers he stops for a TV interview.
After Lucas’ interviews with Bassmaster.com writers he stops for a TV interview.
Jordan Lee checks out one of the booths right outside of the weigh-in.
Jordan Lee checks out one of the booths right outside of the weigh-in.
The B.A.S.S. staff will break down the stage and set up the Day 3 and 4 stage just down the road.
The B.A.S.S. staff will break down the stage and set up the Day 3 and 4 stage just down the road.