2008 Champion’s Choice Day Three Behind The Scenes

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

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Fans line the bank at Oneida Shores Park as the first flight makes its way to the dock.
Fans line the bank at Oneida Shores Park as the first flight makes its way to the dock.
Despite solid bass like this, Chris Lane misses the cut by three ounces and settles into the thirteenth position, one place out of the twelve cut.
Despite solid bass like this, Chris Lane misses the cut by three ounces and settles into the thirteenth position, one place out of the twelve cut.
Bass like this heavyweight have helped Dean Rojas to his Day Three lead. He goes into the final day of the Champions choice with a 50 pound, 10 ounce total and a 3 pound 10 ounce lead over second place Michael Iaconelli.
Bass like this heavyweight have helped Dean Rojas to his Day Three lead. He goes into the final day of the Champions choice with a 50 pound, 10 ounce total and a 3 pound 10 ounce lead over second place Michael Iaconelli.
Competitors of the first flight fill their tournament bags and head for the weigh in stage to determine who will fish on the final day of the Champions Choice.
Competitors of the first flight fill their tournament bags and head for the weigh in stage to determine who will fish on the final day of the Champions Choice.
The Legendary Ray Scott, founder of BASS, takes a moment to recognize Jacob Love, the BASS Casting Kids Champion from the 7 to 10 age group.
The Legendary Ray Scott, founder of BASS, takes a moment to recognize Jacob Love, the BASS Casting Kids Champion from the 7 to 10 age group.
Rick Clunn sacks one of the smallmouth bass that made up his limit on Day Three of the Champions Choice. Clunn would finish the day and his tournament in 25th place with 38 pounds, 5 ounces.
Rick Clunn sacks one of the smallmouth bass that made up his limit on Day Three of the Champions Choice. Clunn would finish the day and his tournament in 25th place with 38 pounds, 5 ounces.
Competitors in the Champions Choice begin to fill the tanks behind the stage at the Day Three weigh in where the Top 50 will be narrowed to the Elite Twelve for the final day of competition.
Competitors in the Champions Choice begin to fill the tanks behind the stage at the Day Three weigh in where the Top 50 will be narrowed to the Elite Twelve for the final day of competition.
Dean Rojas sets the bar high early hefting an 18 pound 3 ounce bag onto the scale early in the going to take the Day Three lead. He held off the field and remains in first place going into the final day of the Champions Choice.
Dean Rojas sets the bar high early hefting an 18 pound 3 ounce bag onto the scale early in the going to take the Day Three lead. He held off the field and remains in first place going into the final day of the Champions Choice.
Media surrounds Dean Rojas backstage as they try to find out the secret to Rojas' consistent weights over three days of competition in the Champions Choice.
Media surrounds Dean Rojas backstage as they try to find out the secret to Rojas’ consistent weights over three days of competition in the Champions Choice.
Michael Iaconelli who placed the largest limit of the tournament on the scales on Day Two, gives a thumbs up in approval to the crowd of fans gathered along the sidewalk leading to the weigh in stage.
Michael Iaconelli who placed the largest limit of the tournament on the scales on Day Two, gives a thumbs up in approval to the crowd of fans gathered along the sidewalk leading to the weigh in stage.
Fred Roumbanis makes his way from the docks to the weigh in stage with a limit that was unable to attain top twelve status, he finished his tournament on Day Three with 39 pounds 7 ounces, good for 18th place overall.
Fred Roumbanis makes his way from the docks to the weigh in stage with a limit that was unable to attain top twelve status, he finished his tournament on Day Three with 39 pounds 7 ounces, good for 18th place overall.
Fans by the hundreds watched the Day Three weigh in of the Champions Choice at Oneida Shores Park on the banks of Oneida Lake.
Fans by the hundreds watched the Day Three weigh in of the Champions Choice at Oneida Shores Park on the banks of Oneida Lake.
Jacob Love caught up with Kelly Jordon and got his autograph as Jordon made his way back to his boat.
Jacob Love caught up with Kelly Jordon and got his autograph as Jordon made his way back to his boat.
Competitors boats covered every foot of the available dock space at Oneida Shores Park as the pros and co-anglers made their way to the weigh in stage on the third day of the Champions Choice.
Competitors boats covered every foot of the available dock space at Oneida Shores Park as the pros and co-anglers made their way to the weigh in stage on the third day of the Champions Choice.
Ken Hoover (left) talks with Bill Lowen as he checks his weight slip from the weigh in. Lowen slid safely into ninth place with 41 pounds, 13 ounces and will fish the final day of the Champions Choice.
Ken Hoover (left) talks with Bill Lowen as he checks his weight slip from the weigh in. Lowen slid safely into ninth place with 41 pounds, 13 ounces and will fish the final day of the Champions Choice.
Aaron Martens and Steve Kennedy talk backstage before Martens weighs in. Kennedy who led Day One was knocked out of the top twelve and finished in 19th with 39 pounds, 6 ounces. Martens finished the day in 27th with 37 pounds, 15 ounces.
Aaron Martens and Steve Kennedy talk backstage before Martens weighs in. Kennedy who led Day One was knocked out of the top twelve and finished in 19th with 39 pounds, 6 ounces. Martens finished the day in 27th with 37 pounds, 15 ounces.
The competitors line up at the tanks as the last flight makes its way to the staging area.
The competitors line up at the tanks as the last flight makes its way to the staging area.
Emcee Keith Alan and Tournament Director Trip Weldon recognize Rodney Clawson for writing several number one hits including the song
Emcee Keith Alan and Tournament Director Trip Weldon recognize Rodney Clawson for writing several number one hits including the song “I Saw God Today” made famous by George Strait.
Michael Iaconelli signs autographs as he makes his way back to his boat, he weighed in 14 pounds, 4 ounces, good fro second place going into the final day of competition.
Michael Iaconelli signs autographs as he makes his way back to his boat, he weighed in 14 pounds, 4 ounces, good fro second place going into the final day of competition.
Kevin VanDam and Editor in Chief of the Bassmaster Magazine, Dave Precht visit backstage after the weigh in, VanDam would finish the Champions Choice in 38th place.
Kevin VanDam and Editor in Chief of the Bassmaster Magazine, Dave Precht visit backstage after the weigh in, VanDam would finish the Champions Choice in 38th place.
After weighing on Day Three, Skeet Reese called long-time BASS employee James 'Pooley' Dawson to the stage to present him with a pair of his signature yellow shoes. 'Pooley' had been pestering Skeet for a pair of those shoes all year.
After weighing on Day Three, Skeet Reese called long-time BASS employee James ‘Pooley’ Dawson to the stage to present him with a pair of his signature yellow shoes. ‘Pooley’ had been pestering Skeet for a pair of those shoes all year.
Charley Hartley waves to fans after finishing his Elite Series season. Hartley failed to finish high enough in the standings to get an automatic berth into the tour next year. Hartley said he would fish the Bassmaster Opens and attempt to re-qualify.
Charley Hartley waves to fans after finishing his Elite Series season. Hartley failed to finish high enough in the standings to get an automatic berth into the tour next year. Hartley said he would fish the Bassmaster Opens and attempt to re-qualify.
BASS emcee Keith Alan ribs Kevin VanDam about how his looks had changed since he first appeared on the cover of a BASS publication in the early 1980's.
BASS emcee Keith Alan ribs Kevin VanDam about how his looks had changed since he first appeared on the cover of a BASS publication in the early 1980’s.
It has been a daily tradition to have James 'Pooley' Dawson come to the stage and announce there were no more anglers left to weigh in. When there were no anglers left today, Dawson came out sporting the yellow shoes given to him by Skeet Reese.
It has been a daily tradition to have James ‘Pooley’ Dawson come to the stage and announce there were no more anglers left to weigh in. When there were no anglers left today, Dawson came out sporting the yellow shoes given to him by Skeet Reese.