Open: Day 2 behind the scenes

Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River proved to be a tougher day for the 157 boats that left Osborne Landing this morning, but after today the Top 12 pros and cos will make it to the final day.
Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River proved to be a tougher day for the 157 boats that left Osborne Landing this morning, but after today the Top 12 pros and cos will make it to the final day.
Drew Benton had one good fish in his livewell from today to go with his limit.
Drew Benton had one good fish in his livewell from today to go with his limit.
Former Elite Series pro Rick Morris heads to the tanks with his Day 2 catch.
Former Elite Series pro Rick Morris heads to the tanks with his Day 2 catch.
Kyle Albers is fishing his second Open on the pro side and fished a tidal fishery for the first time this week.
Kyle Albers is fishing his second Open on the pro side and fished a tidal fishery for the first time this week.
Carl Jocumsen bags up his fish and ends the week with a two-day total of 17-15.
Carl Jocumsen bags up his fish and ends the week with a two-day total of 17-15.
George Yund vaulted up the standings with a 20-pound bag today. He will leave the dock in the morning as the leader.
George Yund vaulted up the standings with a 20-pound bag today. He will leave the dock in the morning as the leader.
Alvin Shaw and Tyler Woolcott bag up their fish from Day 2 on the James River.
Alvin Shaw and Tyler Woolcott bag up their fish from Day 2 on the James River.
The Day 1 leader Chris Dillow waits at the tanks. He only managed two fish today and will not repeat as the James River champion, but he did make a check after falling to 30th.
The Day 1 leader Chris Dillow waits at the tanks. He only managed two fish today and will not repeat as the James River champion, but he did make a check after falling to 30th.
Chad Pipkens and Jeff Lugar talk about their weeks so far on the James River. Pipkens made the cut for Day 3 so he is hoping for a win, which would get him in the Classic.
Chad Pipkens and Jeff Lugar talk about their weeks so far on the James River. Pipkens made the cut for Day 3 so he is hoping for a win, which would get him in the Classic.
Destin Demarion takes his fish to the tanks. He had another decent day, but fell short in 15th place.
Destin Demarion takes his fish to the tanks. He had another decent day, but fell short in 15th place.
Meanwhile Rob Uzzle snuck into the Top 12 cut by an ounce over JT Kenney.
Meanwhile Rob Uzzle snuck into the Top 12 cut by an ounce over JT Kenney.
Here is a true behind the scenes look of a weigh-in as I catch Chris Bowes talking with angler Chris Noffsinger.
Here is a true behind the scenes look of a weigh-in as I catch Chris Bowes talking with angler Chris Noffsinger.
Al Farace holds up two pretty James River bass from his Day 2.
Al Farace holds up two pretty James River bass from his Day 2.
Jim Dillard and Destin Demarion talk about their week at the James River and future tournaments they will fish.
Jim Dillard and Destin Demarion talk about their week at the James River and future tournaments they will fish.
Francis Martin took the Day 2 lead on the co-angler side with 18-3 for two days.
Francis Martin took the Day 2 lead on the co-angler side with 18-3 for two days.
A big barge cruises by Osborne Landing.
A big barge cruises by Osborne Landing.
Josh Douglas takes his mesh weigh-in bag from the water and to the Bassmaster oxygenated tanks.
Josh Douglas takes his mesh weigh-in bag from the water and to the Bassmaster oxygenated tanks.
A co-angler totes his tackle to his vehicle after his day is done.
A co-angler totes his tackle to his vehicle after his day is done.
JT Kenney caught 10-1 on Day 2, but just missed the cut by an ounce as he finished 13th.
JT Kenney caught 10-1 on Day 2, but just missed the cut by an ounce as he finished 13th.
Brandon Palaniuk jumped up from the 80's to 5th and is just 2-7 behind the leader.
Brandon Palaniuk jumped up from the 80’s to 5th and is just 2-7 behind the leader.
Greg DiPalma chats at the dock as he waits to see if he made the Top 12 cut. He barely missed by just two ounces and finished 14th. He was very close at Oneida in the first Northern Open so he should be in prime position in the points race.
Greg DiPalma chats at the dock as he waits to see if he made the Top 12 cut. He barely missed by just two ounces and finished 14th. He was very close at Oneida in the first Northern Open so he should be in prime position in the points race.
Justin McClelland heads to the stage with his co-angler not far behind.
Justin McClelland heads to the stage with his co-angler not far behind.
David Dudley brings another consistent bag to the scales and is in 2nd place by just a pound heading into Day 3. Of course Bassmaster.com wanted to get some of the details from his day.
David Dudley brings another consistent bag to the scales and is in 2nd place by just a pound heading into Day 3. Of course Bassmaster.com wanted to get some of the details from his day.
Fans gathered at Osborne Landing to cheer on their friends and favorite anglers. The final day weigh-in will not be at Osborne, but rather the Bass Pro Shops in Ashland, VA.
Fans gathered at Osborne Landing to cheer on their friends and favorite anglers. The final day weigh-in will not be at Osborne, but rather the Bass Pro Shops in Ashland, VA.