2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Day One, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day One of the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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Boats in the first flight of the Trokar Battle on the Bayou gather around the check-in dock on Day One.
Boats in the first flight of the Trokar Battle on the Bayou gather around the check-in dock on Day One.
The water is so low on Toledo Bend that anglers like Jeff Kriet had to walk in the water to get weigh-in bags once the dock was full.
The water is so low on Toledo Bend that anglers like Jeff Kriet had to walk in the water to get weigh-in bags once the dock was full.
Brent Chapman totes his sack to the weigh-in, while a line of spectators watch the anglers approach.
Brent Chapman totes his sack to the weigh-in, while a line of spectators watch the anglers approach.
Davy Hite, the champion of the Alabama Charge, leaves the dock with a stringer that would put him in the top 10.
Davy Hite, the champion of the Alabama Charge, leaves the dock with a stringer that would put him in the top 10.
Hite shows off his Battle on the Bayou bookends.
Hite shows off his Battle on the Bayou bookends.
Ben Parker climbs aboard his boat after securing a weigh-in bag.
Ben Parker climbs aboard his boat after securing a weigh-in bag.
Mike McClelland surveys the scene around the check-in dock while waiting for an opportunity to dock.
Mike McClelland surveys the scene around the check-in dock while waiting for an opportunity to dock.
Randy Howell perches on the bow of his boat before making the plunge.
Randy Howell perches on the bow of his boat before making the plunge.
Grant Goldbeck transfers his stringer from livewell to weigh-in bag with his Marshal's help.
Grant Goldbeck transfers his stringer from livewell to weigh-in bag with his Marshal’s help.
Edwin Evers eases around the dock trying to find a place to put his boat.
Edwin Evers eases around the dock trying to find a place to put his boat.
Bradley Roy's Marshal tosses his check-in token into a net on Day One.
Bradley Roy’s Marshal tosses his check-in token into a net on Day One.
Paul Elias gets some help from his Marshal while transferring his fish from livewell to weigh-in bag.
Paul Elias gets some help from his Marshal while transferring his fish from livewell to weigh-in bag.
Jeff Connella and Keith Poche check-in on Day One.
Jeff Connella and Keith Poche check-in on Day One.
The proof, folks: KVD doesn't actually walk on water. We were starting to wonder.
The proof, folks: KVD doesn’t actually walk on water. We were starting to wonder.
Keith Poche jumps from the bow of his boat on Day One.
Keith Poche jumps from the bow of his boat on Day One.
Ott DeFoe holds up a lunker while waiting in the weigh-in line.
Ott DeFoe holds up a lunker while waiting in the weigh-in line.
Matt Herren holds up his largest bass behind the weigh-in stage.
Matt Herren holds up his largest bass behind the weigh-in stage.
A large crowd was on hand for the Day One weigh-in.
A large crowd was on hand for the Day One weigh-in.
Alton Jones gets some help carrying his bag to the stage from Alton Jones, Jr.
Alton Jones gets some help carrying his bag to the stage from Alton Jones, Jr.
Jeff Connella signs autographs after weighing in.
Jeff Connella signs autographs after weighing in.
Denny Brauer and Brian Snowden sign autographs after weighing in.
Denny Brauer and Brian Snowden sign autographs after weighing in.
Jared Lintner walks to his boat after the weigh-in with sons J.C. (left) and Jayred (right).
Jared Lintner walks to his boat after the weigh-in with sons J.C. (left) and Jayred (right).