2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Day Two, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Two of the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

An observer nearly goes airborn off a giant wave before the Day Two weigh-in of the Trokar Battle on the Bayou.
An observer nearly goes airborn off a giant wave before the Day Two weigh-in of the Trokar Battle on the Bayou.
The winds were gusting with a fury on Friday afternoon
The winds were gusting with a fury on Friday afternoon
Scott Ashmore rides a wave to the check-in dock on the second day of competition.
Scott Ashmore rides a wave to the check-in dock on the second day of competition.
Terry Scroggins' Marshal attempts to balance with waves rocking the boat as they pull up to the dock Friday.
Terry Scroggins’ Marshal attempts to balance with waves rocking the boat as they pull up to the dock Friday.
Charlie Hartley rides the trough of a big wave as he idles in on a windblown Toledo Bend.
Charlie Hartley rides the trough of a big wave as he idles in on a windblown Toledo Bend.
Chris Lane signs autographs for fans after the Day Two weigh-in.
Chris Lane signs autographs for fans after the Day Two weigh-in.
Anglers sign autographs while waves rock the dock they are standing on.
Anglers sign autographs while waves rock the dock they are standing on.
J Todd Tucker walks long the beach as boats check-in.
J Todd Tucker walks long the beach as boats check-in.
Jonathon VanDam signs autographs after weighing in on Day Two.
Jonathon VanDam signs autographs after weighing in on Day Two.
David Walker holds up two of his 24-pound stringer on Day Two in front of a large crowd.
David Walker holds up two of his 24-pound stringer on Day Two in front of a large crowd.
Elite anglers wait behind the stage for their opportunity to weigh in.
Elite anglers wait behind the stage for their opportunity to weigh in.
Terry Scroggins signs a young fan's shirt.
Terry Scroggins signs a young fan’s shirt.
Tommy Biffle walks to the weigh-in bare-footed.
Tommy Biffle walks to the weigh-in bare-footed.
A large crowd turned out to watch the weigh-in on Day Two.
A large crowd turned out to watch the weigh-in on Day Two.
Dennis Tietje waits as his fish are checked behind the stage.
Dennis Tietje waits as his fish are checked behind the stage.
Ish Monroe watches as his 10 pound, 14 ounce largemouth is checked prior to the weigh-in.
Ish Monroe watches as his 10 pound, 14 ounce largemouth is checked prior to the weigh-in.
Keith Poche (left) signs autographs while Brent Chapman (right) approaches the weigh-in.
Keith Poche (left) signs autographs while Brent Chapman (right) approaches the weigh-in.
Brandon Palaniuk prepared to move his boat after weighing in.
Brandon Palaniuk prepared to move his boat after weighing in.
Kelly Jordon and Chris Lane double team a youngster's shirt.
Kelly Jordon and Chris Lane double team a youngster’s shirt.
Ish Monroe gingerly holds the 10 pound, 14 ounce largemouth, the biggest fish of the event for the last two days.
Ish Monroe gingerly holds the 10 pound, 14 ounce largemouth, the biggest fish of the event for the last two days.
Jason Quinn climbs the stairs to the weigh-in stage on Day Two.
Jason Quinn climbs the stairs to the weigh-in stage on Day Two.