Wet and wild Day 3 fans

See the soggy fans who turned out to watch the Day 3 weigh-in during a strong Texas rain storm.

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It rained in Orange, Texas, Saturday. And it didn’t deter many fishing fans one iota from coming to the weigh-in. They even showed up with umbrellas sporting the proper motif.
It rained in Orange, Texas, Saturday. And it didn’t deter many fishing fans one iota from coming to the weigh-in. They even showed up with umbrellas sporting the proper motif.
There were umbrellas and rain suits everywhere.
There were umbrellas and rain suits everywhere.
And the occasional poncho and umbrella combination.
And the occasional poncho and umbrella combination.
All of them were standing in water after several inches of rain poured over the region.
All of them were standing in water after several inches of rain poured over the region.
Some stood together.
Some stood together.
The weather in no way dampened the spirits of these fans.
The weather in no way dampened the spirits of these fans.
Even though mud and water was everywhere.
Even though mud and water was everywhere.
The feet got the brunt of the dampness.
The feet got the brunt of the dampness.
And their pets.
And their pets.
They all watched the weigh in with glee.
They all watched the weigh in with glee.
Some came color coordinated.
Some came color coordinated.
Some looked like grumpy bears.
Some looked like grumpy bears.
Others enjoyed the show.
Others enjoyed the show.
Some played with their umbrella instead of using it to stay dry.
Some played with their umbrella instead of using it to stay dry.
There was even an old school bubble umbrella.
There was even an old school bubble umbrella.
Plenty of ponchos too.
Plenty of ponchos too.
Even Darth Vader showed up.
Even Darth Vader showed up.
Along with a clown...
Along with a clown…
Human and canine alike...
Human and canine alike…
Young and old...
Young and old…
And those with mud running down their legs...
And those with mud running down their legs…
Or waiting for an autograph...
Or waiting for an autograph…
And even meeting their favorite angler.
And even meeting their favorite angler.
All of them enjoyed every minute.
All of them enjoyed every minute.
And the ones who stayed until the end joined the others for a group shot of the wettest and wildest fishing fans in the country.
And the ones who stayed until the end joined the others for a group shot of the wettest and wildest fishing fans in the country.