Day One behind-the-scenes

Go backstage at the St. Lawrence River!

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<p>Brandon Palaniuk was one of the first anglers to come back in.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk was one of the first anglers to come back in.
<p>Here's a look inside his 23-pound bag. </p>
Here’s a look inside his 23-pound bag. 
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Anglers wait for the weigh-in to get started.
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It’s about time to get started.
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On stage, tournament director Chris Bowes, and emcee Dave Mercer.
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Jonathon VanDam is up next on stage.
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Jeff Kriet shows his catch to Bernie Schultz.
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Day One leader Brandon Palaniuk is interviewed by media members.
<p>Fans wait for their favorite anglers to weigh-in, some with cameras at the ready.</p>
Fans wait for their favorite anglers to weigh-in, some with cameras at the ready.
Ish Monroe enjoys fishing on the St. Lawrece River.
Ish Monroe enjoys fishing on the St. Lawrece River.
A lot of fans showed up for Thursday's weigh in.
A lot of fans showed up for Thursday’s weigh in.
More fans.
More fans.
Boyd Duckett chats with other anglers.
Boyd Duckett chats with other anglers.
Aaron Martens and Randy Howell talks about a day's fishing.
Aaron Martens and Randy Howell talks about a day’s fishing.
Zell Rowland bags his catch of day One.
Zell Rowland bags his catch of day One.
<p>Edwin Evers bags his small mouth.</p>
Edwin Evers bags his small mouth.
Angler's boats parked next each other.
Angler’s boats parked next each other.
Team Lintner.
Team Lintner.
Bags of ice were dumped into the fish holing tank. For conservation purposes, it keeps the fish in healthy conditions before they are released back to the river.
Bags of ice were dumped into the fish holing tank. For conservation purposes, it keeps the fish in healthy conditions before they are released back to the river.
Edwin Evers checks other angler's weights as he waits in a line.
Edwin Evers checks other angler’s weights as he waits in a line.
David Walker is showing his catch of the day to fans.
David Walker is showing his catch of the day to fans.
Kotaro Kiriyama always does well on the Northern lakes.
Kotaro Kiriyama always does well on the Northern lakes.
Anglers shows their catches to each other.
Anglers shows their catches to each other.
All actions can be watched live on bassmaster.com, they are also taped for ESPN Bassmaster TV show.
All actions can be watched live on bassmaster.com, they are also taped for ESPN Bassmaster TV show.
Everybody enjoy the tournament.
Everybody enjoy the tournament.