2009 Central Opens: Sam Rayburn Day One behind the scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Central open at Sam Rayburn in Texas. You will see day one behind the scenes.

The first flight of anglers make it back to the Umphrey's Family Pavilion for the Day One weigh-in of the second stop of the Bassmaster Central Opens.
The first flight of anglers make it back to the Umphrey’s Family Pavilion for the Day One weigh-in of the second stop of the Bassmaster Central Opens.
Pro Cliff Crochet holds up his kicker bass as his co-angler helps him bag his fish.
Pro Cliff Crochet holds up his kicker bass as his co-angler helps him bag his fish.
Volunteer Ron Jones salutes the flag as the National Anthem is played prior to the start of the Day One weigh-in.
Volunteer Ron Jones salutes the flag as the National Anthem is played prior to the start of the Day One weigh-in.
There was a packed pavilion as fans and family members watch the Day One weigh-in.
There was a packed pavilion as fans and family members watch the Day One weigh-in.
Anglers wait behind the trailer at the tanks backstage where they are ushered to the
Anglers wait behind the trailer at the tanks backstage where they are ushered to the “bump table” before stepping to the stage to weigh their Day One catch.
Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman shows off his ace in the hole as he makes a charge at the top spot, which was currently being held by Stephen Johnston. Hallman would take second with a bag of over 19 pounds.
Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman shows off his ace in the hole as he makes a charge at the top spot, which was currently being held by Stephen Johnston. Hallman would take second with a bag of over 19 pounds.
Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman waits with other anglers at the tanks just off stage before stepping up to get an official weight.
Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman waits with other anglers at the tanks just off stage before stepping up to get an official weight.
Elite Series pro Edwin Evers steps down from the Bassmaster Open stage and grabs his weight receipt and his transport bag containing his limit, which will be returned to the release boats.
Elite Series pro Edwin Evers steps down from the Bassmaster Open stage and grabs his weight receipt and his transport bag containing his limit, which will be returned to the release boats.
Pro Jerry McKinnis, long-time host of
Pro Jerry McKinnis, long-time host of “The Fishing Hole”, the longest running outdoors show on ESPN, talks about his first forays on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Elite Series pro Pete Ponds holds up his kicker bass before stepping on stage to get an official weight.
Elite Series pro Pete Ponds holds up his kicker bass before stepping on stage to get an official weight.
The last of the nearly 400 competitors stand at the soak tanks before taking the stage for their official weight. No other pro was able to unseat Stephen Johnston, who weighed in over 22 pounds in the first minutes of the weigh-in.
The last of the nearly 400 competitors stand at the soak tanks before taking the stage for their official weight. No other pro was able to unseat Stephen Johnston, who weighed in over 22 pounds in the first minutes of the weigh-in.