Day 1 behind the scenes

Take a look behind the scenes on Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake.

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Clouds and rain hovered over Cayuga Lake throughout Day 1.
Clouds and rain hovered over Cayuga Lake throughout Day 1.
Anglers began filing in to the weigh-in.
Anglers began filing in to the weigh-in.
Brett Hite heads to weigh-in his fish.
Brett Hite heads to weigh-in his fish.
So does Josh Bertrand.
So does Josh Bertrand.
Boyd Duckett finds his place on the dock.
Boyd Duckett finds his place on the dock.
Davy Hite’s marshal backs his truck down the ramp
Davy Hite’s marshal backs his truck down the ramp
Keith Combs shows one off as he bags his fish.
Keith Combs shows one off as he bags his fish.
Randall Tharp’s wrapped truck
Randall Tharp’s wrapped truck
Chad Pipkens shows up at the dock.
Chad Pipkens shows up at the dock.
Scott Rook talks with spectators on the dock.
Scott Rook talks with spectators on the dock.
Edwin Evers reaches deep in his livewell.
Edwin Evers reaches deep in his livewell.
Look at that pig's belly.
Look at that pig’s belly.
The beast of a fish anchors his 19-pound bag.
The beast of a fish anchors his 19-pound bag.
Terry Scroggins shows off a decent one.
Terry Scroggins shows off a decent one.
Hank Cherry’s Livingston Lures-wrapped truck makes a move.
Hank Cherry’s Livingston Lures-wrapped truck makes a move.
Gerald Swindle’s Toyota Tundra.
Gerald Swindle’s Toyota Tundra.
Day 1 leader Brandon Palaniuk takes photos with some fans.
Day 1 leader Brandon Palaniuk takes photos with some fans.
It started raining as the anglers bagged their fish.
It started raining as the anglers bagged their fish.
Todd Faircloth speaks to the media.
Todd Faircloth speaks to the media.
Robert Jones from B.A.S.S. greets Hank Cherry as he waits on a weigh-in bag.
Robert Jones from B.A.S.S. greets Hank Cherry as he waits on a weigh-in bag.
Casey Ashley and a very relaxed Timmy Horton
Casey Ashley and a very relaxed Timmy Horton
Aaron Martens and Jacob Powroznik say hello to each other backstage.
Aaron Martens and Jacob Powroznik say hello to each other backstage.
Boyd Duckett carries his bag up the ramp.
Boyd Duckett carries his bag up the ramp.
Mark Davis had a second-place bag today.
Mark Davis had a second-place bag today.
Terry Scroggins arrives.
Terry Scroggins arrives.
The grass next to the dock gives an idea what some anglers are targeting this week.
The grass next to the dock gives an idea what some anglers are targeting this week.
Fred Roumbanis navigates his boat around the busy dock.
Fred Roumbanis navigates his boat around the busy dock.
Scott Rook checks his phone, waiting on a place to park.
Scott Rook checks his phone, waiting on a place to park.
Bradley Roy waits his turn.
Bradley Roy waits his turn.
Leader Brandon Palaniuk talks to the media.
Leader Brandon Palaniuk talks to the media.
Russ Lane and Jason Williamson, among others, wait for a bag.
Russ Lane and Jason Williamson, among others, wait for a bag.
Mark Davis has plenty to say to the media about his day.
Mark Davis has plenty to say to the media about his day.
<p>Kids enjoying the weigh-in.</p>
Kids enjoying the weigh-in.
Fans shoot videos of the festivities.
Fans shoot videos of the festivities.
Filling in this week for Trip Weldon is Chris Bowes, who oversees the Opens Series.
Filling in this week for Trip Weldon is Chris Bowes, who oversees the Opens Series.
If you come to an Elite, tag your photos and we’ll make you famous!
If you come to an Elite, tag your photos and we’ll make you famous!
Like this dog, who was awesome. Her name is Zuzu.
Like this dog, who was awesome. Her name is Zuzu.
The Shimano Live Release boat full of Lake Cayuga bass is being put in. By the time you see this all those bass will be back in the lake.
The Shimano Live Release boat full of Lake Cayuga bass is being put in. By the time you see this all those bass will be back in the lake.
Justin Lucas always has the time to sign an autograph.
Justin Lucas always has the time to sign an autograph.
Michael Iaconelli and Fletcher Shryock speak backstage.
Michael Iaconelli and Fletcher Shryock speak backstage.
Jared Lintner waits for his chance.
Jared Lintner waits for his chance.
Time to start the weigh-in.
Time to start the weigh-in.
Jacob Powroznik shows his nice fish to media.
Jacob Powroznik shows his nice fish to media.
Davy Hite bags his fish.
Davy Hite bags his fish.
Ish Monroe stows his tackle.
Ish Monroe stows his tackle.
Brett Hite and his marshal look like they had a good day on the water.
Brett Hite and his marshal look like they had a good day on the water.
Todd Faircloth bags his catch.
Todd Faircloth bags his catch.
Jacob Powroznik talks about how his day went while waiting in the weigh-in line.
Jacob Powroznik talks about how his day went while waiting in the weigh-in line.
Mike Kerman was first pro to weigh-in and stayed in tied for 2nd place at the end.
Mike Kerman was first pro to weigh-in and stayed in tied for 2nd place at the end.
Some weather rolled in.
Some weather rolled in.
This lady had a rain suit on.
This lady had a rain suit on.
Some used umbrellas to avoid rain.
Some used umbrellas to avoid rain.
The anglers wait for their weigh-in bags in the rain.
The anglers wait for their weigh-in bags in the rain.
Skeet Reese backstage
Skeet Reese backstage
This bag contains the Day 1 tournament leader's winning fish.
This bag contains the Day 1 tournament leader’s winning fish.
Byron Velvick waits to cross the stage.
Byron Velvick waits to cross the stage.
Day 1 leader Brandon Palaniuk is interviewed by media.
Day 1 leader Brandon Palaniuk is interviewed by media.
AOY Point Leader Greg Hackney is about to weigh-in.
AOY Point Leader Greg Hackney is about to weigh-in.
Picture time!
Picture time!
Kevin VanDam found some long-time friends at the weigh-in. Here he is enjoying a little chat.
Kevin VanDam found some long-time friends at the weigh-in. Here he is enjoying a little chat.
Greg Hackney talks about how his day went.
Greg Hackney talks about how his day went.
Aaron Martens arrives to weigh in.
Aaron Martens arrives to weigh in.
James Niggemeyer brings his fish to the weigh-in area.
James Niggemeyer brings his fish to the weigh-in area.
Mark Davis had a good Day 1.
Mark Davis had a good Day 1.
Kevin Short showing off his Day 1 catch on stage.
Kevin Short showing off his Day 1 catch on stage.
Keri Lintner taking pictures of Jared.
Keri Lintner taking pictures of Jared.
More pictures!
More pictures!
A.R.E. pro Justin Lucas takes the stage.
A.R.E. pro Justin Lucas takes the stage.
Local photographer/artist showed up with a 3D camera.
Local photographer/artist showed up with a 3D camera.