Another look at the final weigh-in

See the final weigh-in from the perspective of a fan inside the stage at the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.

One of the differences between the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro's weigh-in with others was a section where lucky fans could get as close as possible to the anglers as they crossed the stage. Here's another look at the final weigh-in from that perspective.
One of the differences between the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro’s weigh-in with others was a section where lucky fans could get as close as possible to the anglers as they crossed the stage. Here’s another look at the final weigh-in from that perspective.
Dean Rojas comes out on stage.
Dean Rojas comes out on stage.
Dave Mercer asks the crowd if they are ready to weigh some bass. He got a positive response.
Dave Mercer asks the crowd if they are ready to weigh some bass. He got a positive response.
Dave Mercer working the stage.
Dave Mercer working the stage.
Brett Hite is here, and he has a good fish.
Brett Hite is here, and he has a good fish.
He steps up to the stage...
He steps up to the stage…
...and holds up a giant pair from Day 3 on Hartwell.
…and holds up a giant pair from Day 3 on Hartwell.
Casey Ashley's turn next.
Casey Ashley’s turn next.
He brought a nice fish as well.
He brought a nice fish as well.
The crowd goes crazy for their hometown hero.
The crowd goes crazy for their hometown hero.
He steps up to the stage, not knowing if he has enough to win.
He steps up to the stage, not knowing if he has enough to win.
Shows off his catch to the camera.
Shows off his catch to the camera.
Now, it's time to find out how much he has brought to Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Now, it’s time to find out how much he has brought to Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
But first, the
But first, the “splash zone” lives up to it’s name.
After weighing in over 20 pounds, it's time to show this camera what Classic-winning bass look like.
After weighing in over 20 pounds, it’s time to show this camera what Classic-winning bass look like.
Trip Weldon, Casey, and Dave Mercer show off the full stringer.
Trip Weldon, Casey, and Dave Mercer show off the full stringer.
Last year's champ Randy Howell is the first to challenge Casey.
Last year’s champ Randy Howell is the first to challenge Casey.
Michael Iaconelli also.
Michael Iaconelli also.
Ike shows off some big bass.
Ike shows off some big bass.
Dean Rojas didn't have enough, but he had a giant.
Dean Rojas didn’t have enough, but he had a giant.
This is Casey Ashley's day.
This is Casey Ashley’s day.
High fives all around.
High fives all around.
The crowd is pumped.
The crowd is pumped.
Victory!
Victory!
He is the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro champion.
He is the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro champion.
Holding up the trophy for all to see.
Holding up the trophy for all to see.
That trophy is pretty heavy, by the way.
That trophy is pretty heavy, by the way.
Dave Mercer interviews the champ about his journey to Classic fame.
Dave Mercer interviews the champ about his journey to Classic fame.
Casey's son Troy joins him.
Casey’s son Troy joins him.
Father and son share in the victory.
Father and son share in the victory.
Time for a victory lap.
Time for a victory lap.