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2008 JWC Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see the junior world championships on Lake Onondaga behind the scenes.

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Announcer Steve Scott interviews BASS pro Todd Faircloth, not about his great Elite tournament season, but about the day he enjoyed as a guide for two JWC fishermen on Lake Onondaga.
Announcer Steve Scott interviews BASS pro Todd Faircloth, not about his great Elite tournament season, but about the day he enjoyed as a guide for two JWC fishermen on Lake Onondaga.
Elite pro Yusuke Miyazaka guided Jordon McMorris of Farmington, NM to the non-boater title in the JWC tournament. McMorris brought in five bass weighing 15-3, primarily on a drop shot.
Elite pro Yusuke Miyazaka guided Jordon McMorris of Farmington, NM to the non-boater title in the JWC tournament. McMorris brought in five bass weighing 15-3, primarily on a drop shot.
JWC anglers Robert Rahm, left, and Hunter Gains show off bass with Elite pro Kevin Short. Both anglers finished third in their respective divisions by drop shotting for deep smallmouth.
JWC anglers Robert Rahm, left, and Hunter Gains show off bass with Elite pro Kevin Short. Both anglers finished third in their respective divisions by drop shotting for deep smallmouth.
One of the JWC fishermen plays a rowdy smallmouth during an exciting day on Onondaga in which nearly a dozen boats fished for the same huge school of smallmouth.
One of the JWC fishermen plays a rowdy smallmouth during an exciting day on Onondaga in which nearly a dozen boats fished for the same huge school of smallmouth.
Kyle Harrigan, winner of the boater division of the JWC, holds up his winning catch with Elite pro Jeremy Starks and Tournament Director Chris Bowes.
Kyle Harrigan, winner of the boater division of the JWC, holds up his winning catch with Elite pro Jeremy Starks and Tournament Director Chris Bowes.
Elite pro Shaw Grigsby cheers as JWC angler Blaine Newman of Montana lands a smallmouth. Newman finished 7th in the non-boater division with 12-15.
Elite pro Shaw Grigsby cheers as JWC angler Blaine Newman of Montana lands a smallmouth. Newman finished 7th in the non-boater division with 12-15.
Elite pro and former Bassmaster Classic winner Takahiro Omori relaxes under an umbrella as his two JWC anglers fish.
Elite pro and former Bassmaster Classic winner Takahiro Omori relaxes under an umbrella as his two JWC anglers fish.
JWC winner Kyle Harrington hoists his trophy, after out-pacing the competition with a total of 16-1. He won by four ounces over Doug McClung of Louisiana.
JWC winner Kyle Harrington hoists his trophy, after out-pacing the competition with a total of 16-1. He won by four ounces over Doug McClung of Louisiana.
Jordon McMorris hoists his winning trophy after posting his winning total of 15-3. He won by just 11 ounces over Tyler Dennis of Oklahoma.
Jordon McMorris hoists his winning trophy after posting his winning total of 15-3. He won by just 11 ounces over Tyler Dennis of Oklahoma.
Elite winner Paul Elias watches as his two JWC anglers prepare their tackle prior to launching for the one-day tournament.
Elite winner Paul Elias watches as his two JWC anglers prepare their tackle prior to launching for the one-day tournament.
John Crews talks to JWC angler Clay Allensworth about the line he likes to use in Elite competition.
John Crews talks to JWC angler Clay Allensworth about the line he likes to use in Elite competition.
Spectators and parents crowd the pier at Onondaga Lake prior to the start of the fishing day. In most cases, parents were more nervous than the fishermen.
Spectators and parents crowd the pier at Onondaga Lake prior to the start of the fishing day. In most cases, parents were more nervous than the fishermen.
Tournament veteran Denny Brauer and his two JWC fishermen head down the check-out line for their day of competition.
Tournament veteran Denny Brauer and his two JWC fishermen head down the check-out line for their day of competition.
Elite pro Jimmy Mize and his JWC anglers were the first boat through the check-out line.
Elite pro Jimmy Mize and his JWC anglers were the first boat through the check-out line.
Former Elite winner Preston Clark and his JWC fishermen, Charl Engelbrecht and Robert Jones, motor down the check-out line. Engelbrecht was one of two contestants from South Africa.
Former Elite winner Preston Clark and his JWC fishermen, Charl Engelbrecht and Robert Jones, motor down the check-out line. Engelbrecht was one of two contestants from South Africa.

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