Day 1: Backstage at Lake Erie

We take you behind the scenes from the Day 1 weigh-in at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.

We take you behind the scenes from the Day 1 weigh-in at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Lake Erie. Fletcher Shryock was one of the first anglers to weigh-in and he brought a good bag of smallmouth back to the scales.
We take you behind the scenes from the Day 1 weigh-in at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Lake Erie. Fletcher Shryock was one of the first anglers to weigh-in and he brought a good bag of smallmouth back to the scales.
Shryock said he isn’t getting many bites, but his best five went 21-4 and has him in ninth place.
Shryock said he isn’t getting many bites, but his best five went 21-4 and has him in ninth place.
Adrian Avena is a Bassmaster Elite Series hopeful and after weighing over 17 pounds he got one day closer to achieving that dream.
Adrian Avena is a Bassmaster Elite Series hopeful and after weighing over 17 pounds he got one day closer to achieving that dream.
Rick Nitikiewicz brought a big ole Lake Erie smallmouth to the weigh-in site. This hefty bronzeback tipped the scales at 6 pounds, 4 ounces.
Rick Nitikiewicz brought a big ole Lake Erie smallmouth to the weigh-in site. This hefty bronzeback tipped the scales at 6 pounds, 4 ounces.
Avena thought for sure that he had a smaller bag, but 17-1 has him in 45th and just outside of a Top-40 check.
Avena thought for sure that he had a smaller bag, but 17-1 has him in 45th and just outside of a Top-40 check.
Charlie Hartley brought another boater and co-angler back to the ramp.
Charlie Hartley brought another boater and co-angler back to the ramp.
Elite Series pros Derek Remitz and Charlie Hartley talk about both of their fantastic days. Remitz is in second with 24-4 and Hartley is in fourth with 22-4.
Elite Series pros Derek Remitz and Charlie Hartley talk about both of their fantastic days. Remitz is in second with 24-4 and Hartley is in fourth with 22-4.
Hartley is always full of joy and brings a smile everywhere, but 22 pounds of smallmouth with widen that grin just a little more.
Hartley is always full of joy and brings a smile everywhere, but 22 pounds of smallmouth with widen that grin just a little more.
Hartley is certainly in contention for the win and a berth to the Bassmaster Classic.
Hartley is certainly in contention for the win and a berth to the Bassmaster Classic.
I took a peek inside of John Hunter’s weigh-in bag and almost 19 pounds of smallmouth look real good.
I took a peek inside of John Hunter’s weigh-in bag and almost 19 pounds of smallmouth look real good.
Elite Series hopeful Shane Lineberger shows off a nice one, which helped his 16+pound bag. He sits fourth in the Northern Open points standings and has an 18-point lead on fifth.
Elite Series hopeful Shane Lineberger shows off a nice one, which helped his 16+pound bag. He sits fourth in the Northern Open points standings and has an 18-point lead on fifth.
Boats pull into the boat slips at the Shelby St. boat ramp.
Boats pull into the boat slips at the Shelby St. boat ramp.
Anglers bring their bags back to the Shimano Live Release boat where the B.A.S.S. tournament officials will take all of the fish back to Lake Erie and release them.
Anglers bring their bags back to the Shimano Live Release boat where the B.A.S.S. tournament officials will take all of the fish back to Lake Erie and release them.
The tanks fill up as everyone finds their place in line.
The tanks fill up as everyone finds their place in line.
Fishing legend Woo Daves waits in line.
Fishing legend Woo Daves waits in line.
Northern Opens points leader, Dave Lefebre brings his bag to the scales. He weighed 18-12 and is in 31st.
Northern Opens points leader, Dave Lefebre brings his bag to the scales. He weighed 18-12 and is in 31st.
Minnesota angler Josh Douglas bags his fish.
Minnesota angler Josh Douglas bags his fish.
There is anticipation at the tanks before anglers head on stage and weigh their fish for the live stream on Bassmaster.com.
There is anticipation at the tanks before anglers head on stage and weigh their fish for the live stream on Bassmaster.com.
The information board has the Day 2 pairings listed for anglers to see who they will be fishing with on Friday.
The information board has the Day 2 pairings listed for anglers to see who they will be fishing with on Friday.
Wesley Strader pulls in ...
Wesley Strader pulls in …
... while Elite Series pro Carl Jocumsen shows off his fish.
… while Elite Series pro Carl Jocumsen shows off his fish.
Jocumsen brought 19-15 to the scales and registered the best smallmouth bag of his short career.
Jocumsen brought 19-15 to the scales and registered the best smallmouth bag of his short career.
B.A.S.S. tournament officials check the oxygen levels on the Shimano Live Release boat.
B.A.S.S. tournament officials check the oxygen levels on the Shimano Live Release boat.
Anglers negotiate for every inch of room when they are parking their boats.
Anglers negotiate for every inch of room when they are parking their boats.
Gregory Dipalma shows off a nice one that helped his 19-14 bag. He sits in 22nd position.
Gregory Dipalma shows off a nice one that helped his 19-14 bag. He sits in 22nd position.
The last few flights bring their fish to the tanks.
The last few flights bring their fish to the tanks.
Craig Lamb interviews the Day 1 leader David Reault.
Craig Lamb interviews the Day 1 leader David Reault.
The last few anglers bag their fish.
The last few anglers bag their fish.
Matt Vermilyea is one of those anglers. He brought 20-5 to the stage. He is in contention for a Bassmaster Elite Series invite.
Matt Vermilyea is one of those anglers. He brought 20-5 to the stage. He is in contention for a Bassmaster Elite Series invite.
Michael Elsea takes a moment to sign an autograph for a young fan.
Michael Elsea takes a moment to sign an autograph for a young fan.