More behind the scenes from Day 3

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Walking to the Day 3 weigh-in, there was a quick example of how businesses in Guntersville support events like the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville .
Walking to the Day 3 weigh-in, there was a quick example of how businesses in Guntersville support events like the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville .
A chalkboard outside the antique store is updated with the daily leaders and their weights.
A chalkboard outside the antique store is updated with the daily leaders and their weights.
The weigh-in festivities are visible in downtown Guntersville from two blocks away.
The weigh-in festivities are visible in downtown Guntersville from two blocks away.
Bassmaster fans are greeted by a large blow up bass...I named him Billy.
Bassmaster fans are greeted by a large blow up bass…I named him Billy.
The first flight of anglers moved in ready to wrap Day 3.
The first flight of anglers moved in ready to wrap Day 3.
The boats are lined up, and the bags were distributed quickly.
The boats are lined up, and the bags were distributed quickly.
Another group heads in slowly.
Another group heads in slowly.
The group included Skeet Reese, who had the biggest bag for Day 3, 25-1.
The group included Skeet Reese, who had the biggest bag for Day 3, 25-1.
A casting target game was set up for kids of all ages to test their skills.
A casting target game was set up for kids of all ages to test their skills.
The boats lined up neatly as anglers continued to arrive.
The boats lined up neatly as anglers continued to arrive.
A number of sponsors were on-site to connect with Lake Guntersville Bassmaster Elite Series fans.
A number of sponsors were on-site to connect with Lake Guntersville Bassmaster Elite Series fans.
That's no bass boat. Early on, a large tugboat sat in the background.
That’s no bass boat. Early on, a large tugboat sat in the background.
Another view of the mammoth tugboat.
Another view of the mammoth tugboat.
These older tanks were located at the weigh-in site as well.
These older tanks were located at the weigh-in site as well.
With the weigh-in in full swing, here comes another group of Elite anglers.
With the weigh-in in full swing, here comes another group of Elite anglers.
As boats move out, more arrive to take their spaces.
As boats move out, more arrive to take their spaces.
Some fans cruised into the pier area to watch the weigh-in from their boats.
Some fans cruised into the pier area to watch the weigh-in from their boats.
Skeet Reese shows his big bass off to a crowd of excited fans.
Skeet Reese shows his big bass off to a crowd of excited fans.
Behind the scenes, there's a police boat, the boats that return the bass to Lake Guntersville and operations trailers.
Behind the scenes, there’s a police boat, the boats that return the bass to Lake Guntersville and operations trailers.
Behind the stage, Iaconelli is wondering if his Day 3 catch was enough to keep the lead.
Behind the stage, Iaconelli is wondering if his Day 3 catch was enough to keep the lead.
It was. Iaconelli has a slim 2-2 lead on the surging Skeet Reese.
It was. Iaconelli has a slim 2-2 lead on the surging Skeet Reese.
The anglers continue to move through the line.
The anglers continue to move through the line.
David Walker only brought 18-1 to the scales today, but he is still in third place.
David Walker only brought 18-1 to the scales today, but he is still in third place.
The crowd looks on and hopes to see more Guntersville toads.
The crowd looks on and hopes to see more Guntersville toads.
A cameraman stands on a platform above the crowd.
A cameraman stands on a platform above the crowd.
When Carl Jocumsen hits the weigh-in stage, three excited fans with an Aussie flag and a stuffed koala moved to the front of the stage.
When Carl Jocumsen hits the weigh-in stage, three excited fans with an Aussie flag and a stuffed koala moved to the front of the stage.
The Australian's super fans got a close up look at Jocumsen's catch.
The Australian’s super fans got a close up look at Jocumsen’s catch.
Oh wow, somebody put that tugboat to work. It's definitely pushing more than 25 pounds of bass.
Oh wow, somebody put that tugboat to work. It’s definitely pushing more than 25 pounds of bass.
Elite pros mingle in the crowd of excited Bassmaster Elite fans.
Elite pros mingle in the crowd of excited Bassmaster Elite fans.
Though Kevin VanDam didn't make the Day 4 cut, he took the time to talk to David Mercer and the fans.
Though Kevin VanDam didn’t make the Day 4 cut, he took the time to talk to David Mercer and the fans.
Though the weigh-in is winding down, Bassmaster fans still crowd the Guntersville pier.
Though the weigh-in is winding down, Bassmaster fans still crowd the Guntersville pier.