2008 Southern Open Day Three Weigh-in

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 southern open on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. It is the third day weigh in.

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Randall Tharp talks about his day of fishing as he waits at the dock for a 'Berkley Bag' so he can bag his fish.
Randall Tharp talks about his day of fishing as he waits at the dock for a ‘Berkley Bag’ so he can bag his fish.
Preston Clark sits at the tanks, deflated over the last eight hours of fishing. He missed his bid to fish the 2009 Bassmaster Classic by 42 points.
Preston Clark sits at the tanks, deflated over the last eight hours of fishing. He missed his bid to fish the 2009 Bassmaster Classic by 42 points.
Greg Pugh holds up his catch for a snapshot prior to weighing in. He would finish the tournament in eighth with 53 pounds, 5 ounces.
Greg Pugh holds up his catch for a snapshot prior to weighing in. He would finish the tournament in eighth with 53 pounds, 5 ounces.
Co-angler Danny Clark missed winning the co-angler side of the tournament by three pounds after only bringing three fish to the scales on the final day including this behemoth.
Co-angler Danny Clark missed winning the co-angler side of the tournament by three pounds after only bringing three fish to the scales on the final day including this behemoth.
Chris Ludwig was able to coax 49 pounds, 12 ounces of fish from Lake Guntersville and ended in 14th place.
Chris Ludwig was able to coax 49 pounds, 12 ounces of fish from Lake Guntersville and ended in 14th place.
Co-angler William Helton weighed just two fish on the final day of the tournament but finished with 40 pounds, 7 ounces.
Co-angler William Helton weighed just two fish on the final day of the tournament but finished with 40 pounds, 7 ounces.
Pro Arnie Lane was the only angler that said he had a good day on the water after finishing seventh on the pro side with 54 pounds, 8 ounces.
Pro Arnie Lane was the only angler that said he had a good day on the water after finishing seventh on the pro side with 54 pounds, 8 ounces.
Co-Angler William Helton sweats it out from the hot seat just off stage.
Co-Angler William Helton sweats it out from the hot seat just off stage.
There was another packed house for the final weigh in of the Southern Open at Lake Guntersville State Park.
There was another packed house for the final weigh in of the Southern Open at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Anglers wait in line at the tanks just off stage.
Anglers wait in line at the tanks just off stage.
Family support for David Kilgore was strong on the final day of the tournament.
Family support for David Kilgore was strong on the final day of the tournament.
Co-angler Rob Newell, an outdoor writer and photographer, thanked his pros from the stage after ending the tournament in fifth with 35 pounds, 10 ounces.
Co-angler Rob Newell, an outdoor writer and photographer, thanked his pros from the stage after ending the tournament in fifth with 35 pounds, 10 ounces.
Co-Angler William Helton's weight held up and he claimed the win.
Co-Angler William Helton’s weight held up and he claimed the win.
Pro David Gray is obviously feeling the pressure from the hot seat as he takes a long swallow and looks toward the stage.
Pro David Gray is obviously feeling the pressure from the hot seat as he takes a long swallow and looks toward the stage.
Randall Tharp continued his onslaught on the Lake Guntersville bass after he weighing in a final day weight of 21 pounds, 5 ounces.
Randall Tharp continued his onslaught on the Lake Guntersville bass after he weighing in a final day weight of 21 pounds, 5 ounces.
Elite Series Rookie of the Year Bobby Lane weighed a tournament total of 60 pounds, 12 ounces, good for fifth place.
Elite Series Rookie of the Year Bobby Lane weighed a tournament total of 60 pounds, 12 ounces, good for fifth place.
Greg Vinson reacts to his weight, only 12 ounces behind the man in the hot seat, Randall Tharp.
Greg Vinson reacts to his weight, only 12 ounces behind the man in the hot seat, Randall Tharp.
Before weighing Matt Herren's bass, senior tournament manager Chris Bowes talks to him about his final day on the water.
Before weighing Matt Herren’s bass, senior tournament manager Chris Bowes talks to him about his final day on the water.
Randall Tharp became the Southern Open Champion on Lake Guntersville, in the third and final stop for the series.
Randall Tharp became the Southern Open Champion on Lake Guntersville, in the third and final stop for the series.
Bobby Lane, Matt Herren and Greg Pugh will be invited to fish the 2009 Bassmaster Classic out of Shreveport/Bossier City, La.
Bobby Lane, Matt Herren and Greg Pugh will be invited to fish the 2009 Bassmaster Classic out of Shreveport/Bossier City, La.