Day Two behind the scenes

Go backstage at the Alabama River Charge!

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A giant inflatable B.A.S.S. logo!
A giant inflatable B.A.S.S. logo!
A close-up of the trophy to be given to the winner of the Alabama River Charge. This trophy is solid metal and very heavy!
A close-up of the trophy to be given to the winner of the Alabama River Charge. This trophy is solid metal and very heavy!
Backstage while the crowd enjoys the weigh-in, B.A.S.S. is already capturing footage for the television show that will air not long after the event.
Backstage while the crowd enjoys the weigh-in, B.A.S.S. is already capturing footage for the television show that will air not long after the event.
Bill Lowen transfers one of his catches to his weigh-in bag.
Bill Lowen transfers one of his catches to his weigh-in bag.
I didn't catch which angler this dog belonged to, but I do know that it has the keys to the truck.
I didn’t catch which angler this dog belonged to, but I do know that it has the keys to the truck.
As anglers line up to weigh in, a fast moving train screeches by in the background.
As anglers line up to weigh in, a fast moving train screeches by in the background.
<p>One second before taking this picture, Aaron Martens was nervously looking at the leaderboard. I tried to catch him, but failed. He's that good. (He ended up 19th overall, so I guess he had plenty to smile about). </p>
One second before taking this picture, Aaron Martens was nervously looking at the leaderboard. I tried to catch him, but failed. He’s that good. (He ended up 19th overall, so I guess he had plenty to smile about). 
Outside the train station, Mark Zona interviews Todd Faircloth while cameramen capture it all.
Outside the train station, Mark Zona interviews Todd Faircloth while cameramen capture it all.
<p>Rick Clunn makes his way to the tanks.</p>
Rick Clunn makes his way to the tanks.
<p>Deb Johnson B.A.S.S. staff writer gets all the scoop form Alton Jones on his 20-4 lbs. bag today.</p>
Deb Johnson B.A.S.S. staff writer gets all the scoop form Alton Jones on his 20-4 lbs. bag today.
<p>Tommy Biffle is at the tanks and talking about his Day Two bag of 16-6 lbs.</p>
Tommy Biffle is at the tanks and talking about his Day Two bag of 16-6 lbs.
<p>John Murray continues to find success on the Alabama River this week. He has 14-1 lbs. today. Which brings his total to 5th place with 32-10 lbs after two days.</p>
John Murray continues to find success on the Alabama River this week. He has 14-1 lbs. today. Which brings his total to 5th place with 32-10 lbs after two days.
<p>Aaron Martens always a fan favorite takes time to sign a Marshal’s cap.</p>
Aaron Martens always a fan favorite takes time to sign a Marshal’s cap.
<p>Dennis Tietje is in line at the tanks when Mark Zona inspects his catch. The extent of the conversation from there on is anyone’s guess. Tietje had 15-10 lbs. today.</p>
Dennis Tietje is in line at the tanks when Mark Zona inspects his catch. The extent of the conversation from there on is anyone’s guess. Tietje had 15-10 lbs. today.
<p>I was walking past Jason Quinn as he fills his Berkley weigh in bag with this big spot! He had 16-1 lbs. today.</p>
I was walking past Jason Quinn as he fills his Berkley weigh in bag with this big spot! He had 16-1 lbs. today.
<p>B.A.S.S. fellow photographter Seigo Saito is shooting the Elite’s behind the stage at the tanks.</p>
B.A.S.S. fellow photographter Seigo Saito is shooting the Elite’s behind the stage at the tanks.
<p>John Murray is one happy man this week as he finds continued success on the Alabama River. John, his wife Amy and son T.J. stop for a quick photo before preparing for Day Three.</p>
John Murray is one happy man this week as he finds continued success on the Alabama River. John, his wife Amy and son T.J. stop for a quick photo before preparing for Day Three.
<p>Aaron Martens is also very pleased today. One big smile as he departs the Train Shed weigh in site on Day Two. 16th with 28-4 lbs.</p>
Aaron Martens is also very pleased today. One big smile as he departs the Train Shed weigh in site on Day Two. 16th with 28-4 lbs.
<p>Fletcher Shryock is at the tanks. He had 7-11 lbs. today.</p>
Fletcher Shryock is at the tanks. He had 7-11 lbs. today.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk takes time to sign a young angler’s cap just after stepping off the Main Stage. Palaniuk had 11-9 lbs. today.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk takes time to sign a young angler’s cap just after stepping off the Main Stage. Palaniuk had 11-9 lbs. today.
<p>Dean Rojas takes a moment to lookover to the monitor and see what he needs to make the cut. After Day Two he is in 13th with 30-6 lbs.</p>
Dean Rojas takes a moment to lookover to the monitor and see what he needs to make the cut. After Day Two he is in 13th with 30-6 lbs.
<p>Casey Ashley talks about this battle with the current today as Terry Scroggins looks on. Ashley had 9-13 lbs today and Scroggins is in 33rd with 26-7 lbs.</p>
Casey Ashley talks about this battle with the current today as Terry Scroggins looks on. Ashley had 9-13 lbs today and Scroggins is in 33rd with 26-7 lbs.
<p>Ish Monroe secures his catch prior to hitting the tanks. Ish had 13-11 lbs today which puts him in 31st with 26-9 lbs.</p>
Ish Monroe secures his catch prior to hitting the tanks. Ish had 13-11 lbs today which puts him in 31st with 26-9 lbs.
<p>The Stage is set for a taping of a segment for Bassmaster.com with Brandon Palaniuk.</p>
The Stage is set for a taping of a segment for Bassmaster.com with Brandon Palaniuk.
<p>Anther view as Wes Miller (Bassmaster Cameraman) gets in front of the camera for a change. Wes is standing in the exact location Brandon will be as they begin taping shortly.</p>
Anther view as Wes Miller (Bassmaster Cameraman) gets in front of the camera for a change. Wes is standing in the exact location Brandon will be as they begin taping shortly.
<p>Its always who has what and how big at the tanks.</p>
Its always who has what and how big at the tanks.
<p>This Board says it all.</p>
This Board says it all.
<p>Bassmaster Expo Entrance.</p>
Bassmaster Expo Entrance.
<p>B.A.S.S. is getting plenty of community support this week.</p>
B.A.S.S. is getting plenty of community support this week.
<p>History!</p>
History!
<p>Great Bassmaster gear!</p>
Great Bassmaster gear!
<p>Ike talks about his day with Don Barone.</p>
Ike talks about his day with Don Barone.
<p>Hank Cherry smiles as he talks about the day on the water. 14th with 30-2 lbs after today.</p>
Hank Cherry smiles as he talks about the day on the water. 14th with 30-2 lbs after today.
<p>The Howell boy’s waiting on Dad to hit the Stage with Dave Mercer.</p>
The Howell boy’s waiting on Dad to hit the Stage with Dave Mercer.
<p>Plenty of on shots being taken today.</p>
Plenty of on shots being taken today.
J Todd Tucker and his family walk back to truck.
J Todd Tucker and his family walk back to truck.
Toyota trucks comes back in for weigh in.
Toyota trucks comes back in for weigh in.
Shaw Grigsby bags his nice fish.Shaw
Shaw Grigsby bags his nice fish.Shaw
KVD bags his catch of the day.
KVD bags his catch of the day.
KVD walks to the weigh in line.
KVD walks to the weigh in line.
Jared Lintner waits in line for his turn.
Jared Lintner waits in line for his turn.
Marshals watch their pro partner's weigh in.
Marshals watch their pro partner’s weigh in.
<p>Skeet got his Trophy from winning the West Point event. Now he has to get it home.</p>
Skeet got his Trophy from winning the West Point event. Now he has to get it home.
<p>Getting all the action!</p>
Getting all the action!
<p>The Boys!</p>
The Boys!
<p>Skeet got his Trophy from winning the West Point event. Now he has to get it home.</p>
Skeet got his Trophy from winning the West Point event. Now he has to get it home.
<p>Will it fit???</p>
Will it fit???
<p>Well Skeet got it onboard and is heading to his truck with a Police bicycle escort.</p>
Well Skeet got it onboard and is heading to his truck with a Police bicycle escort.
Ott DeFoe is happy to have better bag of fish.
Ott DeFoe is happy to have better bag of fish.
<p>Day One leader John Murray is captured on stage by his wife.</p>
Day One leader John Murray is captured on stage by his wife.
Smart phones are great modern tools days.
Smart phones are great modern tools days.
<p>Waiting for his favorite angler to be on stage.</p>
Waiting for his favorite angler to be on stage.
A local TV station is covering the event.
A local TV station is covering the event.
Day Two leader Brent Chapman.
Day Two leader Brent Chapman.
Anglers came back to train station for the weigh in.
Anglers came back to train station for the weigh in.
<p>Stephen Browning shows his catch to Derek Remitz and Jeremy Starks.</p>
Stephen Browning shows his catch to Derek Remitz and Jeremy Starks.
Randy Howell also has nice bag.
Randy Howell also has nice bag.
Mike Iaconelli gives me his signature smile.
Mike Iaconelli gives me his signature smile.
<p> </p> <p>Alton Jones is interviewed by the media before weigh in.</p>
 
Alton Jones is interviewed by the media before weigh in.
Ott DeFoe talks about his day.
Ott DeFoe talks about his day.
Steve Kennedy and anglers are lined up for the weigh in
Steve Kennedy and anglers are lined up for the weigh in
<p>Brent Chapman bags 23+ pounds of bass for the weigh-in.</p>
Brent Chapman bags 23+ pounds of bass for the weigh-in.
Alton Jones bags his nice fish.
Alton Jones bags his nice fish.