2009 Southern Open #1: Day Three, Behind the Scenes

The first flight arrives at the dock in Wooten Park for the final weigh in of the Southern Open number one on the Harris Chain of Lakes, Taveres, Florida.

The Day Two leader Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brian Hudgins is met by fans and media immediately upon arrival at the dock.

Elite Series pro Jason Williamson arrives in flight one and begins to bag his fish.

There was standing room only at Wooten Park for the final weigh in of the Bassmaster Southern Open number one.

The line at the tanks grow as BASS Tournament Director Chris Bowes gives a run down of the first two days of action on the Harris Chain.

The final pros stood at the tanks as their co-anglers weighed in to decide who would take the co-angler title.

Marlon Crowder led the first two days of co-angler competition on the Harris Chain. His final weight was the only thing standing between Donnie Dodd (on the hot seat) and the championship.

BASS Tournament Director Chris Bowes talks to Donnie Dodd as he sits in the hot seat.

Donnie Dodd would end up taking the co-angler championship away from the two day leader Marlon Crowder.

Only five pros were left to weigh in after the co-angler championship had been decided.

Brian Hudgins would ultimately take the first Southern Open Championship of 2009.

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brian Hudgins talks about the area he fished and how he was able to win the Championship.

Elite Series pro Brian Hudgins holds the trophy for the media as they gather in front of the stage for photos.