2008 Champion’s Choice Day One Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series Champion's Choice on Lake Oneida. It is images of day one behind the scenes.

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BASS officials watch the early flights return from a stormy Day One on Oneida Lake.
BASS officials watch the early flights return from a stormy Day One on Oneida Lake.
Todd Faircloth walks the planks on the boat dock to the Day One weigh-in. With only 10 pounds, 9 ounces of fish in the sack, Faircloth feared he had left the door open for Kevin VanDam in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
Todd Faircloth walks the planks on the boat dock to the Day One weigh-in. With only 10 pounds, 9 ounces of fish in the sack, Faircloth feared he had left the door open for Kevin VanDam in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
Kevin VanDam finished Day One in 59th place with 10 pounds, 13 ounces. His total was 4 ounces greater than Todd Faircloth's 10 pounds, 9 ounces. Faircloth is three places back in 62nd place.
Kevin VanDam finished Day One in 59th place with 10 pounds, 13 ounces. His total was 4 ounces greater than Todd Faircloth’s 10 pounds, 9 ounces. Faircloth is three places back in 62nd place.
Dean Rojas talks to industry media after taking the early lead with 15 pounds, 14 ounces. Rojas finished Day One in 4th place.
Dean Rojas talks to industry media after taking the early lead with 15 pounds, 14 ounces. Rojas finished Day One in 4th place.
Fred Roumbanis tries to weave his way around the mass of boats tied to the launch dock, and speed to the boat ramp before the next wave of storms impact Oneida Shores County Park.
Fred Roumbanis tries to weave his way around the mass of boats tied to the launch dock, and speed to the boat ramp before the next wave of storms impact Oneida Shores County Park.
Elite Series anglers and their co-anglers wait backstage to carry their fish to the scales.
Elite Series anglers and their co-anglers wait backstage to carry their fish to the scales.
Bobby Lane, wife Madeline, and Robert Jr. III, admires that trophy that was presented to Lane as the 2008 Advance Auto Parts Bassmaster Rookie of the Year.
Bobby Lane, wife Madeline, and Robert Jr. III, admires that trophy that was presented to Lane as the 2008 Advance Auto Parts Bassmaster Rookie of the Year.
Despite waves of rain during the Day One weigh-in of the Champions' Choice, fans gathered around the stage to watch Elite Series pros bring their fish to the scales.
Despite waves of rain during the Day One weigh-in of the Champions’ Choice, fans gathered around the stage to watch Elite Series pros bring their fish to the scales.
Trevor Parker and Anthony Vecchiareloi volunteered to shuttle fish from the weigh-in stage to the live release boat.
Trevor Parker and Anthony Vecchiareloi volunteered to shuttle fish from the weigh-in stage to the live release boat.
Rubber boots were the desired footwear during the soggy Day One weigh-in.
Rubber boots were the desired footwear during the soggy Day One weigh-in.
Many of the anglers gathered around the holding tanks agreed, this fish, caught by Glenn Delong was one of the skinniest largemouth bass they had ever seen.
Many of the anglers gathered around the holding tanks agreed, this fish, caught by Glenn Delong was one of the skinniest largemouth bass they had ever seen.
After the Day One weigh-in there was plenty of muddy feet in the crowd.
After the Day One weigh-in there was plenty of muddy feet in the crowd.