Behind the scenes at Table Rock

Step behind the scenes as we crown a champion of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate.

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Step behind the scenes as we crown a champion of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate.
Step behind the scenes as we crown a champion of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate.
James Watson starts the day with the lead and will be last to weigh.
James Watson starts the day with the lead and will be last to weigh.
A little love...
A little love…
from the home team.
from the home team.
A great crowd here at the Branson Bass Pro Shops.
A great crowd here at the Branson Bass Pro Shops.
A perfect venue to see some fish weighed.
A perfect venue to see some fish weighed.
Several anglers are in the crowd...
Several anglers are in the crowd…
including Mike McClellan, Casey Scanlon and Fred Roumbanis.
including Mike McClellan, Casey Scanlon and Fred Roumbanis.
The anglers fall in line as the weigh-in gets underway.
The anglers fall in line as the weigh-in gets underway.
Brett Preuett takes the stage, hoping he has enough weight to qualify for the 2016 Elite Series.
Brett Preuett takes the stage, hoping he has enough weight to qualify for the 2016 Elite Series.
The crowd looks on...
The crowd looks on…
as Preset hoists his fish.
as Preset hoists his fish.
The water fountains make for a magnificent backdrop for today's weighin.
The water fountains make for a magnificent backdrop for today’s weighin.
The anglers anxiously await their turn in line...
The anglers anxiously await their turn in line…
as the crowd continues to grow.
as the crowd continues to grow.
Watson talks things over with Luke Clausen, one of the newest additions to the 2016 Elite Series roster.
Watson talks things over with Luke Clausen, one of the newest additions to the 2016 Elite Series roster.
We peek in Watson's bag.
We peek in Watson’s bag.
Jacob Wheeler has a big bag so he's also curious what Watson has.
Jacob Wheeler has a big bag so he’s also curious what Watson has.
Rick Clunn knows he's done all he can do with his Day 3 rally, the scales will tell the tale.
Rick Clunn knows he’s done all he can do with his Day 3 rally, the scales will tell the tale.
Wheeler shows us a preview of what's to come.
Wheeler shows us a preview of what’s to come.
We find B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb...
We find B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb…
multitasking as the weigh-in carries on.
multitasking as the weigh-in carries on.
Clausen, Alexander and Brainard have all fallen short of the lead and wait to see where they'll end up.
Clausen, Alexander and Brainard have all fallen short of the lead and wait to see where they’ll end up.
James Elam's day is done as well, capping off a fantastic 2015 season with another Top 12 cut here at Table Rock.
James Elam’s day is done as well, capping off a fantastic 2015 season with another Top 12 cut here at Table Rock.
Fans of all ages wait to see if the hometown boy, James Watson can hold on.
Fans of all ages wait to see if the hometown boy, James Watson can hold on.
The fountains backstage blast water into the air...
The fountains backstage blast water into the air…
offering a little added entertainment.
offering a little added entertainment.
Preuett waits anxiously to see if he'll make the Elites.
Preuett waits anxiously to see if he’ll make the Elites.
Casey Scanlon checks in on his buddy...
Casey Scanlon checks in on his buddy…
James Watson as he nears the front of the line.
James Watson as he nears the front of the line.
Josh Bertrand watches the standings closely knowing each spot he holds onto is more money in the bank.
Josh Bertrand watches the standings closely knowing each spot he holds onto is more money in the bank.
Fred Roumbanis watches from the grand stands...
Fred Roumbanis watches from the grand stands…
as Averey Roumbanis enjoys a little time with Grandpa Steve.
as Averey Roumbanis enjoys a little time with Grandpa Steve.
Justin Margraves takes the stage.
Justin Margraves takes the stage.
Co-angler Champion Brien Vaughn poses for a photo op with James Overstreet.
Co-angler Champion Brien Vaughn poses for a photo op with James Overstreet.
Only two anglers remain, current leader Jacob Wheeler and Day 2 leader James Watson.
Only two anglers remain, current leader Jacob Wheeler and Day 2 leader James Watson.
Before Watson weighs, he takes the opportunity to thank his sponsors...
Before Watson weighs, he takes the opportunity to thank his sponsors…
and his family for all their support.
and his family for all their support.
Time to bring them to the scales...
Time to bring them to the scales…
and see who walks away champion.
and see who walks away champion.
Watson has done it.
Watson has done it.
James Watson is your Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate.
James Watson is your Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate.
Watson wins.
Watson wins.
Time for the hardware.
Time for the hardware.
As James Watson soaks in his win along with his 2016 Geico Bassmaster Classic berth...
As James Watson soaks in his win along with his 2016 Geico Bassmaster Classic berth…
the fireworks begin backstage.
the fireworks begin backstage.