2010 Northern Open #1 - Day Three - Behind the Scenes

2010 Northern Open #1 Lake Champlain - Plattsburg, NY, Jul 22 - 24, 2010

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There was a giant crowd spread out all over the Plattsburgh Boat Basin to see the culmination of three days of hard, competitive bass fishing.

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The "hardware" sits to the side of the stage, waiting to be lifted in victory.

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Fans brave the rain to stand and honor the flag of a great nation as Tournament Director Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.

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The co-angler to take the hot seat is Ryan Said.

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The co-angler hardware comes with a Triton TR-186 boat and a Mercury 150 Optimax. So far, no one was able to knock Said from the hot seat.

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Then along came Thomas Rizzo, who would eventually take home both the hardware and the Triton.

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Mr. Rizzo, with his trophy, said he did not have the words to describe the way he felt.

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Pro Mike Haggerty was in the hunt all week, and even though he had a nice bag today, he was unable to close the door.

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Elite Series pro Dave Wolak was the last pro to weigh in. As soon as his weight is announced, he gives a celebratory fist pump.

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Dave Wolak takes home the title of Champion of the Bass Pro Shops BASSmaster Northern Open Number One.

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2010 Northern Open #1 - Day Two - Launch

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