Backstage in Dandridge

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Go behind the scenes on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 on Douglas Lake...
Go behind the scenes on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 on Douglas Lake…
A look at the trophy that would eventually go home with David Mullins.
A look at the trophy that would eventually go home with David Mullins.
And here's the hardware going home with co-angler champion Matt Justice.
And here’s the hardware going home with co-angler champion Matt Justice.
A great crowd gathers at Bass Pro Shops in Dandridge, Tenn., for the weigh-in.
A great crowd gathers at Bass Pro Shops in Dandridge, Tenn., for the weigh-in.
The Shimano Live Release boat stands ready to return post weigh-in bass to Douglas Lake.
The Shimano Live Release boat stands ready to return post weigh-in bass to Douglas Lake.
Kendall Newson joins emcee Chris Bowes prior to the weigh-in.
Kendall Newson joins emcee Chris Bowes prior to the weigh-in.
A couple makes their way toward the festivities.
A couple makes their way toward the festivities.
Shimano rods on display at the expo.
Shimano rods on display at the expo.
Expo-goers could register for prizes and check out various set-ups.
Expo-goers could register for prizes and check out various set-ups.
The weigh-in is set to stream live on bassmaster.com.
The weigh-in is set to stream live on bassmaster.com.
Mark Rose helps Wayne Hause bag his fish.
Mark Rose helps Wayne Hause bag his fish.
Brandon Card rolls in with co-angler Champion Matt Justice.
Brandon Card rolls in with co-angler Champion Matt Justice.
We couldn't do what we do without our volunteers! We <3 our volunteers!
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers! We <3 our volunteers!
The place was packed!
The place was packed!
Melissa Peagler, Town Administrator of Dandridge, assisted emcee Chris Bowes during the weigh-in.
Melissa Peagler, Town Administrator of Dandridge, assisted emcee Chris Bowes during the weigh-in.
Ott DeFoe's dad salutes during the playing of the national anthem.
Ott DeFoe’s dad salutes during the playing of the national anthem.
Elite pro Britt Myers looks up while signing autographs for fans. He's trying to get a good look at ...
Elite pro Britt Myers looks up while signing autographs for fans. He’s trying to get a good look at …
... what David Mullins is pulling from his livewell.
… what David Mullins is pulling from his livewell.
Mullins takes a break while he's pulled around to the front of the stage.
Mullins takes a break while he’s pulled around to the front of the stage.
He lifts one high before exiting the boat to weigh-in.
He lifts one high before exiting the boat to weigh-in.