Behind the scenes at Second Chance weigh-in

See the anglers try for another chance at BASSfest.

Tennessee RiverPark was the site of the Second Chance weigh-in. Clouds and rain didn't keep everyone away.
Tennessee RiverPark was the site of the Second Chance weigh-in. Clouds and rain didn’t keep everyone away.
Skylar Hamilton was the first to arrive. You'll see why in a little bit.
Skylar Hamilton was the first to arrive. You’ll see why in a little bit.
Dean Rojas waiting to weigh in.
Dean Rojas waiting to weigh in.
Everyone pauses for the national anthem.
Everyone pauses for the national anthem.
Bassmaster.com's Chris Mitchell took photos backstage. You'll see them in this very gallery.
Bassmaster.com’s Chris Mitchell took photos backstage. You’ll see them in this very gallery.
A fan captures the moment on her tablet.
A fan captures the moment on her tablet.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet looks on.
Cajun Baby Cliff Crochet looks on.
Chris Lane wonders if he has enough to make the top 10 and fish on Chickamauga tomorrow.
Chris Lane wonders if he has enough to make the top 10 and fish on Chickamauga tomorrow.
Smart kids brought ponchos.
Smart kids brought ponchos.
Skylar Hamilton had to sit down after weighing that 9 lb. monster.
Skylar Hamilton had to sit down after weighing that 9 lb. monster.
All the fish weighed are loaded up in the Shimano Live Release Boat.
All the fish weighed are loaded up in the Shimano Live Release Boat.
Brent Chapman's sunglasses were very reflective as you'll see later in this gallery.
Brent Chapman’s sunglasses were very reflective as you’ll see later in this gallery.
Charlie Hartley was excited about his top 10 finish, telling Shaw Grigsby all about it.
Charlie Hartley was excited about his top 10 finish, telling Shaw Grigsby all about it.
A Marshal captures the moment.
A Marshal captures the moment.
Charlie Hartley had lots to say.
Charlie Hartley had lots to say.
Chad Pipkens waits to weigh in.
Chad Pipkens waits to weigh in.
Dark clouds loomed before the weigh-in
Dark clouds loomed before the weigh-in
B.A.S.S. staffer Chuck Harbin tried to kick me out backstage.
B.A.S.S. staffer Chuck Harbin tried to kick me out backstage.
Max Leatherwood waits to check out the anglers' catches.
Max Leatherwood waits to check out the anglers’ catches.
Skylar Hamilton is the first arrive. Check out that monster Max had to move out of the way to look at his other fish.
Skylar Hamilton is the first arrive. Check out that monster Max had to move out of the way to look at his other fish.
Skylar is pretty happy. The biggest fish he's ever caught.
Skylar is pretty happy. The biggest fish he’s ever caught.
Mike Kernan is pretty pleased with his day, too.
Mike Kernan is pretty pleased with his day, too.
Carhartt has a product we could all use today. Matt Lee's truck reminds me I left my rain jacket in the car.
Carhartt has a product we could all use today. Matt Lee’s truck reminds me I left my rain jacket in the car.
Steve Kennedy is fired up about the day. He'll be fishing this weekend.
Steve Kennedy is fired up about the day. He’ll be fishing this weekend.
The lightning would not cooperate for this photo, but I assure you that it was present in these clouds.
The lightning would not cooperate for this photo, but I assure you that it was present in these clouds.
Kevin Short had a rough day...
Kevin Short had a rough day…
...that included a hook in the hand.
…that included a hook in the hand.
Charlie Hartley was fired up, running to pick up a weigh-in bag.
Charlie Hartley was fired up, running to pick up a weigh-in bag.
Kevin Hawk...
Kevin Hawk…
Michael Simonton and Josh Bertrand compare catches.
Michael Simonton and Josh Bertrand compare catches.
Cliff Crochet has some Diet Mountain Dew.
Cliff Crochet has some Diet Mountain Dew.
Dean Rojas waits his turn.
Dean Rojas waits his turn.
Here's another angle of Skylar Hamilton's 9 lb. lunker.
Here’s another angle of Skylar Hamilton’s 9 lb. lunker.
This beast was loaded in the Shimano Live Release Boat and is currently swimming in Nickajack waiting on you to catch him.
This beast was loaded in the Shimano Live Release Boat and is currently swimming in Nickajack waiting on you to catch him.
Mark Davis visits with Matt Reed.
Mark Davis visits with Matt Reed.
Chris Lane thought he might have enough to make it, but came up a little short.
Chris Lane thought he might have enough to make it, but came up a little short.
What are you looking at, Brent?
What are you looking at, Brent?
Brent Chapman sees all, including me taking a photo of him and Max Leatherwood checking out his work.
Brent Chapman sees all, including me taking a photo of him and Max Leatherwood checking out his work.
Chad Wiley checks in.
Chad Wiley checks in.
Elites wait to see if they have weekend plans or not.
Elites wait to see if they have weekend plans or not.
Shaw Grigsby is always in a good mood. He only caught one, but it was a good one.
Shaw Grigsby is always in a good mood. He only caught one, but it was a good one.
Pete Ponds was not mad at me for taking his picture, even though it looks like it here.
Pete Ponds was not mad at me for taking his picture, even though it looks like it here.
Jamey Caldwell was in good spirits.
Jamey Caldwell was in good spirits.
Here's why Charlie Hartley was so happy.
Here’s why Charlie Hartley was so happy.
Derek Fulps...
Derek Fulps…
Charlie had lots to say...
Charlie had lots to say…
Chad Pipkens gives his fish a quick dip in the water before Max Leatherwood checks them out.
Chad Pipkens gives his fish a quick dip in the water before Max Leatherwood checks them out. “Give ’em a sip”
Umbrellas were useful at this weigh-in.
Umbrellas were useful at this weigh-in.
And quite popular
And quite popular
Kendall Newson repeated over and over,
Kendall Newson repeated over and over, “I had ’em. I had ’em. Almost. Almost.”
Zell Rowland came close to making the cut.
Zell Rowland came close to making the cut.
David Mullins looks mad, but he made it. He's fishing tomorrow.
David Mullins looks mad, but he made it. He’s fishing tomorrow.
Byron Velvick had three great fish. Unfortunately, that was it.
Byron Velvick had three great fish. Unfortunately, that was it.