TroKar Quest: Day One behind-the-scenes

Check out the scene around the weigh-in on Day One at Bull Shoals.

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Grant Goldbeck hops out from one of the golf carts that shuttled anglers from the parking area to the stage for the Day One weigh-in of the TroKar Quest.
Grant Goldbeck hops out from one of the golf carts that shuttled anglers from the parking area to the stage for the Day One weigh-in of the TroKar Quest.
A fan stands next to a Toyota Tundra full of Koozies asking visitors to guess the amount for prizes.
A fan stands next to a Toyota Tundra full of Koozies asking visitors to guess the amount for prizes.
<p> A nice crowd sought shade for the weigh-in at Bull Shoals Lake State Park.</p>
A nice crowd sought shade for the weigh-in at Bull Shoals Lake State Park.
<p> Greg Vinson and Cliff Pace make their way through the transfer station.</p>
Greg Vinson and Cliff Pace make their way through the transfer station.
The first flights of anglers begin placing their bags in the holding tanks.
The first flights of anglers begin placing their bags in the holding tanks.
Kennedy's daughter brought a birthday sign for him, although being near the bottom of the field could dampen any celebratory spirit.
Kennedy’s daughter brought a birthday sign for him, although being near the bottom of the field could dampen any celebratory spirit.
Birthday boy Steve Kennedy (right) discusses his disappointing day with Pete Ponds.
Birthday boy Steve Kennedy (right) discusses his disappointing day with Pete Ponds.
Jesse Hoodenpyle from Calico Rock, Ark., lets sons Ethan, 6, and Jacob, 9, play hookey as they had an Elites day, from launch to weigh-in.
Jesse Hoodenpyle from Calico Rock, Ark., lets sons Ethan, 6, and Jacob, 9, play hookey as they had an Elites day, from launch to weigh-in.
Marshal Paul Perez of Kansas City, Mo., shares contact information with Chris Lane, who he will ride with on Day Two.
Marshal Paul Perez of Kansas City, Mo., shares contact information with Chris Lane, who he will ride with on Day Two.
Forrest and Nina Wood of Ranger Boats takes in the weigh-in.
Forrest and Nina Wood of Ranger Boats takes in the weigh-in.
Kevin and Kerry Short take a ride to the weigh-in stage.
Kevin and Kerry Short take a ride to the weigh-in stage.
Ish Monroe conducts an interview aftering weighing in.
Ish Monroe conducts an interview aftering weighing in.
Usually camera-shy Myrick, Gerald and LeAnn Swindle's 7-year-old Weimaraner, is curious today.
Usually camera-shy Myrick, Gerald and LeAnn Swindle’s 7-year-old Weimaraner, is curious today.
<p> Brandon Card bags his fish on Day One.</p>
Brandon Card bags his fish on Day One.
Mike Iaconelli loads his fish into the bag.
Mike Iaconelli loads his fish into the bag.
Last to weigh in on Day One, Brandon Palaniuk makes sure he has all his fish at the transfer station.
Last to weigh in on Day One, Brandon Palaniuk makes sure he has all his fish at the transfer station.
After taking the lead with 21-9, Palaniuk is surrounded by media asking about his day on Bull Shoals Lake.
After taking the lead with 21-9, Palaniuk is surrounded by media asking about his day on Bull Shoals Lake.