2009 Southern Opens: Santee Cooper Day Three Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Southern open on the Santee Cooper in South Carolina.

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There were a lot of fans, family and friends on the dock to greet the top 30 anglers in the final Bassmaster Southern Open of the year.
There were a lot of fans, family and friends on the dock to greet the top 30 anglers in the final Bassmaster Southern Open of the year.
Every spot on the bleachers was filled despite the rain that had fallen and the rain that was yet to fall on the Santee Cooper Reservoir area.
Every spot on the bleachers was filled despite the rain that had fallen and the rain that was yet to fall on the Santee Cooper Reservoir area.
The trophies were lined up on a table behind the weigh-in scales, waiting for their new owners.
The trophies were lined up on a table behind the weigh-in scales, waiting for their new owners.
John Wilson found this jig and trailer while flipping a dock. Most bass fisherman were in awe that someone actually produced a chunk trailer that large.
John Wilson found this jig and trailer while flipping a dock. Most bass fisherman were in awe that someone actually produced a chunk trailer that large.
Elite Series pros Wade Grooms and Terry Scroggins visit at the tank before they take the stage for an official weight.
Elite Series pros Wade Grooms and Terry Scroggins visit at the tank before they take the stage for an official weight.
Dwaine Williams reacts to finding out that there were no more co-anglers to weigh in. He was the non-boater champion for the Southern Open #3 out of Santee Cooper Reservoir.
Dwaine Williams reacts to finding out that there were no more co-anglers to weigh in. He was the non-boater champion for the Southern Open #3 out of Santee Cooper Reservoir.
Dwaine Williams gets to holds up the hardware that came with his win on the non-boater side of the final Bassmaster Southern Open.
Dwaine Williams gets to holds up the hardware that came with his win on the non-boater side of the final Bassmaster Southern Open.
Pro Allen Glasgow is almost licking his chops as he takes numerous looks at the Champions Trophy.
Pro Allen Glasgow is almost licking his chops as he takes numerous looks at the Champions Trophy.
Pro Patrick Pierce reacts to hearing his weight. He would finish at a very respectable third place in the last Southern Open.
Pro Patrick Pierce reacts to hearing his weight. He would finish at a very respectable third place in the last Southern Open.
Pro Allen Glasgow pumps his fists and looks toward family as he hears the official weight that would hold up against Cliff Prince's final day tally. Less than a pound separated the two top finishers.
Pro Allen Glasgow pumps his fists and looks toward family as he hears the official weight that would hold up against Cliff Prince’s final day tally. Less than a pound separated the two top finishers.