More behind the scenes Day 2

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The story of the Day 2 weigh-in at the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake begins and ends with weather. Unfortunately, a good, old-fashioned Alabama thunderstorm was bearing down on the Ingalls Harbor.
The story of the Day 2 weigh-in at the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake begins and ends with weather. Unfortunately, a good, old-fashioned Alabama thunderstorm was bearing down on the Ingalls Harbor.
This area behind the stage is a work space for the cameramen. They've got to keep their cameras in tip-top shape for both Bassmaster LIVE and the <em>Bassmaster</em> TV show on ESPN2.
This area behind the stage is a work space for the cameramen. They’ve got to keep their cameras in tip-top shape for both Bassmaster LIVE and the Bassmaster TV show on ESPN2.
The angler boats are lined up on the dock. Texas pro Gary Klein, who finished the day in second place, answers a few questions in a BassCam interview.
The angler boats are lined up on the dock. Texas pro Gary Klein, who finished the day in second place, answers a few questions in a BassCam interview.
Bassmaster fanatics get a front-row seat for all the backstage action by floating into the harbor in their own boats.
Bassmaster fanatics get a front-row seat for all the backstage action by floating into the harbor in their own boats.
The weigh-in camera is ready in case the storm arrives early.
The weigh-in camera is ready in case the storm arrives early.
The anglers discuss their day as they wait to hit the Bassmaster Elite Series weigh-in stage.
The anglers discuss their day as they wait to hit the Bassmaster Elite Series weigh-in stage.
Mike Iaconelli has an assistant at the fish check station.
Mike Iaconelli has an assistant at the fish check station.
Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake is almost over for the pros here. Some move on to weekend fishing, some head home before the event in Toledo Bend.
Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake is almost over for the pros here. Some move on to weekend fishing, some head home before the event in Toledo Bend.
Dean Rojas moves from the dock to the backstage tanks.
Dean Rojas moves from the dock to the backstage tanks.
There is a bit of traffic on Wheeler Lake today. Barges, a yacht, lake police and a family boat cross paths right outside the harbor entrance.
There is a bit of traffic on Wheeler Lake today. Barges, a yacht, lake police and a family boat cross paths right outside the harbor entrance.
Casey Ashley floats in for the Day 2 weigh-in. He has to be happy with a Top 5 spot this week in Alabama.
Casey Ashley floats in for the Day 2 weigh-in. He has to be happy with a Top 5 spot this week in Alabama.
Dave Mercer calls up Texas pro Keith Combs...
Dave Mercer calls up Texas pro Keith Combs…
Another Texas pro Kelly Jordon is up next.
Another Texas pro Kelly Jordon is up next.
One of bass fishing's furriest fans ambles around the weigh-in area.
One of bass fishing’s furriest fans ambles around the weigh-in area.
ARE has one of their truck caps with all the bells and whistles on display for Bassmaster Elite Series fans.
ARE has one of their truck caps with all the bells and whistles on display for Bassmaster Elite Series fans.
Mark Menendez holds up a nice pair of Alabama bass for an appreciative crowd.
Mark Menendez holds up a nice pair of Alabama bass for an appreciative crowd.
A Shimano Live Release boat heads back to Wheeler Lake to release a bunch of Day 2 bass.
A Shimano Live Release boat heads back to Wheeler Lake to release a bunch of Day 2 bass.
The weigh-in was sped up, and the pros were moving quick to trailer up and cover up.
The weigh-in was sped up, and the pros were moving quick to trailer up and cover up.
Takahiro Omori has a lot of questions to answer after bringing a huge bag to scales on Day 2. Omori more than doubled his Day 1 weight of 10-7 today when he caught 23-3. Now he's sitting comfortably in the Top 5.
Takahiro Omori has a lot of questions to answer after bringing a huge bag to scales on Day 2. Omori more than doubled his Day 1 weight of 10-7 today when he caught 23-3. Now he’s sitting comfortably in the Top 5.
Day 2 leader Dave Lefebre brought more than 20 pounds to the scales on Day 2 as well. With a two-day total of 39-15, he has a 4-pound, 7-ounce lead over Gary Klein.
Day 2 leader Dave Lefebre brought more than 20 pounds to the scales on Day 2 as well. With a two-day total of 39-15, he has a 4-pound, 7-ounce lead over Gary Klein.
The Bassmaster LIVE cameramen get an early start and prepare for a wet Saturday on Wheeler Lake.
The Bassmaster LIVE cameramen get an early start and prepare for a wet Saturday on Wheeler Lake.
Kevin VanDam missed the Day 2 cut and only caught two fish today. This is one TVA lake tournament KVD will want to forget.
Kevin VanDam missed the Day 2 cut and only caught two fish today. This is one TVA lake tournament KVD will want to forget.
Is it just me or are those clouds getting darker?
Is it just me or are those clouds getting darker?