Day One behind-the-scenes

A look at some of the setup involved in the Northern Open weigh-in on Day One.

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<p> The B.A.S.S. crew completes the final touches before the weigh-in begins on Day One.</p>
The B.A.S.S. crew completes the final touches before the weigh-in begins on Day One.
<p> The stage is set.</p>
The stage is set.
<p> The release boat is set up as the sky gets darker.</p>
The release boat is set up as the sky gets darker.
<p> Forecasts call for decreasing clouds through the evening and night with temps in the low 60's. The Richmond area can expect sun and 80-degree temps for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shop's Northern Open on the James River.</p>
Forecasts call for decreasing clouds through the evening and night with temps in the low 60’s. The Richmond area can expect sun and 80-degree temps for Day Two of the Bass Pro Shop’s Northern Open on the James River.
<p> The Official B.A.S.S. trucks have been working hard.</p>
The Official B.A.S.S. trucks have been working hard.
<p> The Bass Pro Shop's first Northern Open of the year is at the James River in Richmond, Va.</p>
The Bass Pro Shop’s first Northern Open of the year is at the James River in Richmond, Va.
<p> A historic site marker tells about the significance of the James River and Drewry's Bluff during the Civil War.</p>
A historic site marker tells about the significance of the James River and Drewry’s Bluff during the Civil War.
<p> There's also more information nearby about John Smith's adventures on the James.</p>
There’s also more information nearby about John Smith’s adventures on the James.
<p> The patrol boat lies in wait for duty.</p>
The patrol boat lies in wait for duty.
<p> Holding tanks await bags of bass.</p>
Holding tanks await bags of bass.
<p> Tournament director Chris Bowes goes over the game plan with the support crew moments before the first flight of anglers arrives.</p>
Tournament director Chris Bowes goes over the game plan with the support crew moments before the first flight of anglers arrives.
<p> The first wave arrive and staffers jump into action as the weigh-in begins.</p>
The first wave arrive and staffers jump into action as the weigh-in begins.