Day One behind-the-scenes

A backstage look at the first day of the Mississippi River Rumble.

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<p> The stage is set for the Day One weigh-in at the Mississippi River Rumble.</p>
The stage is set for the Day One weigh-in at the Mississippi River Rumble.
<p> Team Toyota represents.</p>
Team Toyota represents.
<p> The B.A.S.S. tournament staff places the Mississippi River Rumble banner on the main stage just before the Day One weigh-in.</p>
The B.A.S.S. tournament staff places the Mississippi River Rumble banner on the main stage just before the Day One weigh-in.
<p> Getting ready for Toyota Hooked Up!</p>
Getting ready for Toyota Hooked Up!
<p> Nice kicks!</p>
Nice kicks!
<p> The Yamaha colors fly on a sponsor flag at weigh-in.</p>
The Yamaha colors fly on a sponsor flag at weigh-in.
<p> Fans onsite at the Mississippi River Rumble can check out a Triton boat on display and take it for a demo ride.</p>
Fans onsite at the Mississippi River Rumble can check out a Triton boat on display and take it for a demo ride.
<p> Nitro boats are also onsite, and demo rides are offered.</p>
Nitro boats are also onsite, and demo rides are offered.
<p> Nitro Boats' logo touts them as "America’s favorite boats."</p>
Nitro Boats’ logo touts them as “America’s favorite boats.”
<p> Toyota Tundra is the Official Truck of B.A.S.S.</p>
Toyota Tundra is the Official Truck of B.A.S.S.
<p> Information center for the Mississippi River Rumble.</p>
Information center for the Mississippi River Rumble.
<p> Pulling in to the Toyota Hooked Up! stage.</p>
Pulling in to the Toyota Hooked Up! stage.
<p> B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer talks with B.A.S.S. tournament staff before the Day One weigh-in.</p>
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer talks with B.A.S.S. tournament staff before the Day One weigh-in.
<p> Professional angler Dennis Tietje talks with B.A.S.S. writers.</p>
Professional angler Dennis Tietje talks with B.A.S.S. writers.
<p> Dave Mercer and B.A.S.S. writer Louie Stout take a look at Terry "Big Show" Scroggins' Day One bag.</p>
Dave Mercer and B.A.S.S. writer Louie Stout take a look at Terry “Big Show” Scroggins’ Day One bag.
<p> Alton Jones and Big Show compare their days' work.</p>
Alton Jones and Big Show compare their days’ work.
<p> Klein shows off his catch.</p>
Klein shows off his catch.
<p> Tietje made the long drive up north this week to attend the event based out of La Crosse, Wis.</p>
Tietje made the long drive up north this week to attend the event based out of La Crosse, Wis.
<p> Wisconsin pro Travis Manson is next to hit the stage.</p>
Wisconsin pro Travis Manson is next to hit the stage.
<p> Rick Clunn takes in some cold water on this hot Wisconsin day.</p>
Rick Clunn takes in some cold water on this hot Wisconsin day.
<p> B.A.S.S. television host Tommy Sanders (right) and the camera crew prep for some interviews.</p>
B.A.S.S. television host Tommy Sanders (right) and the camera crew prep for some interviews.
<p> Randy Howell goes along for the ride as his rig is pulled out of the Mighty Mississippi.</p>
Randy Howell goes along for the ride as his rig is pulled out of the Mighty Mississippi.
<p> Elite Series pro Mike McClelland makes plans with his Day Two Marshal.</p>
Elite Series pro Mike McClelland makes plans with his Day Two Marshal.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk manages to hook himself again. Off to the hospital!</p>
Brandon Palaniuk manages to hook himself again. Off to the hospital!
<p> Mike Iaconelli, a fan favorite, signs autographs for a crowd at the Day One weigh-in.</p>
Mike Iaconelli, a fan favorite, signs autographs for a crowd at the Day One weigh-in.
<p> They love Ike!</p>
They love Ike!
<p> Tommy Biffle greets another fan.</p>
Tommy Biffle greets another fan.
<p> The Lane family helps 2012 Classic champ Chris Lane stow his gear at the conclusion of Day One of the Mississippi River Rumble.</p>
The Lane family helps 2012 Classic champ Chris Lane stow his gear at the conclusion of Day One of the Mississippi River Rumble.