Day 2 behind the scenes at Ross Barnett

Anglers make their way in while friends, family and fans gather for the Day 2 weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate.

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Anglers make their way in while friends, family and fans gather for the Day 2 weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate. Rough water presents problems for anglers as they try to load their boats.
Anglers make their way in while friends, family and fans gather for the Day 2 weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate. Rough water presents problems for anglers as they try to load their boats.
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High winds are making the weigh-in a little uncomfortable.
High winds are making the weigh-in a little uncomfortable.
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Anglers continue to fight their way into and onto the dock.
Anglers continue to fight their way into and onto the dock.
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Winds gusting above 25 mph blow directly into the launch site.
Winds gusting above 25 mph blow directly into the launch site.
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Rain or no rain, the fans want to see their anglers.
Rain or no rain, the fans want to see their anglers.
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A plane flys over the weigh-in.
A plane flys over the weigh-in.
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The wind is finally dying down a little and the anglers who gave themselves plenty of time to run in, now have time on their hands and decide to make a few more casts on the jetty nearby.
The wind is finally dying down a little and the anglers who gave themselves plenty of time to run in, now have time on their hands and decide to make a few more casts on the jetty nearby.
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A giant bag goes across the scales.
A giant bag goes across the scales.
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Gene Bishop drops 26-1 on the scales and shocks everyone including himself.
Gene Bishop drops 26-1 on the scales and shocks everyone including himself.
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“Did you see that?” Tournament Manager Chris Bowes reacts to the giant bag that came across the stage.
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Fans of all ages in attendance.
Fans of all ages in attendance.
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The sun finally breaks through the clouds.
The sun finally breaks through the clouds.
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Brett Preuett is feeling a little rough after fighting through an unknown element that had him double over on the water this morning.
Brett Preuett is feeling a little rough after fighting through an unknown element that had him double over on the water this morning.
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Someone's angler must have caught them.
Someone’s angler must have caught them.
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Coolest camera mount I've ever scene. A modified deer rifle.
Coolest camera mount I’ve ever scene. A modified deer rifle.
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The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back in after dumping a boat load of Ross Barnett bass back into the fishery.
The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back in after dumping a boat load of Ross Barnett bass back into the fishery.
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All the boats are in. Checking them in was a wet and rough job today.
All the boats are in. Checking them in was a wet and rough job today.
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Brent Chapman is all smiles knowing he'll be fishing on the final day.
Brent Chapman is all smiles knowing he’ll be fishing on the final day.
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The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back to the trailer.
The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back to the trailer.
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Time for the pros and cos to split up for the day.
Time for the pros and cos to split up for the day.
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The weigh-in rolls on as fans who outlasted the storm look on.
The weigh-in rolls on as fans who outlasted the storm look on.
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The wind is finally laying down.
The wind is finally laying down.
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There's a big one coming across the stage.
There’s a big one coming across the stage.
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Rough water is rough on the equipment.
Rough water is rough on the equipment.
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Anglers bag their fish...
Anglers bag their fish…
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... and the kids want to get involved.
… and the kids want to get involved.
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Having a hard time getting a hold of the good one.
Having a hard time getting a hold of the good one.
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Got it.
Got it.
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Checking the standings to see if it's going to be a pay day.
Checking the standings to see if it’s going to be a pay day.
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The rain is gone, but the umbrellas stay out just in case.
The rain is gone, but the umbrellas stay out just in case.
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Fishing, a family affair.
Fishing, a family affair.
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Time to weigh them.
Time to weigh them.
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