Open: Day 2 behind the scenes

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Brian Clark was one of the first anglers to weigh in and brought in 12 pounds, 3 ounces to the scales. The heaviest bag on Day One weighed 11 pounds, 14 ounces.
Brian Clark was one of the first anglers to weigh in and brought in 12 pounds, 3 ounces to the scales. The heaviest bag on Day One weighed 11 pounds, 14 ounces.
Refusing to give in to a tough tournament, several anglers fished up until the last minute near the ramp.
Refusing to give in to a tough tournament, several anglers fished up until the last minute near the ramp.
Tommy Murray brought in the heaviest limit of the tournament early in the weigh-in. His five fish limit weighed 13 pounds and included the biggest bass weighed after two days at 6 pounds, 2 ounces.
Tommy Murray brought in the heaviest limit of the tournament early in the weigh-in. His five fish limit weighed 13 pounds and included the biggest bass weighed after two days at 6 pounds, 2 ounces.
Competitors from the first flight begin to line the holding tanks.
Competitors from the first flight begin to line the holding tanks.
There were a few bags that held limits, but many more that would display just how tough the Red River was on Day Two.
There were a few bags that held limits, but many more that would display just how tough the Red River was on Day Two.
The t-shirts worn by Justin Hargraves' daughters read,
The t-shirts worn by Justin Hargraves’ daughters read, “Don’t you wish your Daddy could fish as good as mine.”
T'Roy Broussard waits to weigh his fish on Day Two.
T’Roy Broussard waits to weigh his fish on Day Two.
There were cameras everywhere at the Day Two weigh-in.
There were cameras everywhere at the Day Two weigh-in.
If you checked out the live blog on Bassmaster.com today, you saw the picture of the big fish Alton Jones Jr. caught this morning. The question left was did he have anything to go with it?
If you checked out the live blog on Bassmaster.com today, you saw the picture of the big fish Alton Jones Jr. caught this morning. The question left was did he have anything to go with it?
His 5 pound, 15 ounce fish along with three more were enough for Alton Jones Jr. to carry the lead into tomorrow's final day of fishing. Here he is interviewed after weighing in by Bassmaster writers Steve Wright and Craig Lamb.
His 5 pound, 15 ounce fish along with three more were enough for Alton Jones Jr. to carry the lead into tomorrow’s final day of fishing. Here he is interviewed after weighing in by Bassmaster writers Steve Wright and Craig Lamb.
Charlie Hartley bags his fish at the end of the day. Hartley will fish on the final day and is in 10th place with 18 pounds, 14 ounces.
Charlie Hartley bags his fish at the end of the day. Hartley will fish on the final day and is in 10th place with 18 pounds, 14 ounces.
Kevin Short made the long run to Pool 3, and bags his fish at the end of Day Two.
Kevin Short made the long run to Pool 3, and bags his fish at the end of Day Two.
A big crowd gathered at Red River Marina to enjoy the Day Two weigh-in.
A big crowd gathered at Red River Marina to enjoy the Day Two weigh-in.
They saw several lead changes and waited on their favorite anglers cross the stage.
They saw several lead changes and waited on their favorite anglers cross the stage.
While some younger fans were oblivious to the on-stage proceedings.
While some younger fans were oblivious to the on-stage proceedings.
There have been some tough days of fishing for several anglers the first two days.
There have been some tough days of fishing for several anglers the first two days.
We have no idea if this is a real production company or not.
We have no idea if this is a real production company or not.
You could look around just about any time and see a camera in somebody's hand...
You could look around just about any time and see a camera in somebody’s hand…
...and the young and old enjoying today's weigh-in.
…and the young and old enjoying today’s weigh-in.
It was just warm enough for some families to seek the shade of trees near the weigh-in...
It was just warm enough for some families to seek the shade of trees near the weigh-in…
...while some brought their own form of shade.
…while some brought their own form of shade.
The legendary Rick Clunn was a crowd favorite.
The legendary Rick Clunn was a crowd favorite.
He spent several minutes signing autographs...
He spent several minutes signing autographs…
...and visiting with folks in the crowd.
…and visiting with folks in the crowd.
Lots of cameras, even more smiles...
Lots of cameras, even more smiles…
...and B.A.S.S. logos could be seen everywhere.
…and B.A.S.S. logos could be seen everywhere.
Elite Series pro Billy McCaghren was in the last flight today. McCaghren failed to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic through the Angler of the Year points standings, so he needs a win in one of the final two Central Opens to make it.
Elite Series pro Billy McCaghren was in the last flight today. McCaghren failed to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic through the Angler of the Year points standings, so he needs a win in one of the final two Central Opens to make it.
After weighing in he's in contention for a win tomorrow and will start the day in 6th place, only 1 pound, 15 ounces out of the lead.
After weighing in he’s in contention for a win tomorrow and will start the day in 6th place, only 1 pound, 15 ounces out of the lead.