Behind the scenes at Lake Norman

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Anglers arrive at check-in after Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open at Lake Norman
Anglers arrive at check-in after Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open at Lake Norman
First order of business is securing a bag for weighing their fish.
First order of business is securing a bag for weighing their fish.
The first anglers to arrive are ready to start the weigh-in.
The first anglers to arrive are ready to start the weigh-in.
The line soon stacks up. With nearly 400 anglers fishing the event, there's going to be a line. But it moves pretty quickly.
The line soon stacks up. With nearly 400 anglers fishing the event, there’s going to be a line. But it moves pretty quickly.
The prime real estate for returning anglers is on the large dock at Blythe Landing.
The prime real estate for returning anglers is on the large dock at Blythe Landing.
James Plessinger had a few nice fish to show off.
James Plessinger had a few nice fish to show off.
He had a nice day with 12-4.
He had a nice day with 12-4.
Soon these anglers will weigh their fish.
Soon these anglers will weigh their fish.
After the fish are weighed, they are put into these live release boats and returned to Lake Norman.
After the fish are weighed, they are put into these live release boats and returned to Lake Norman.
But before that, volunteers get the fish after they are weighed...
But before that, volunteers get the fish after they are weighed…
And quickly dunk them in this tank before taking them to the live release boat. The idea is to keep the fish in water as much as possible.
And quickly dunk them in this tank before taking them to the live release boat. The idea is to keep the fish in water as much as possible.
Chris Bowes interviews an angler.
Chris Bowes interviews an angler.
Hank Cherry's son awaits his arrival.
Hank Cherry’s son awaits his arrival.
The end of the day is also a time to get your tackle straight. Hopefullly you make the cut and need to use it again tomorrow.
The end of the day is also a time to get your tackle straight. Hopefullly you make the cut and need to use it again tomorrow.
More anglers race the clock to check in.
More anglers race the clock to check in.
Spectators find the shade as the weigh-in continues.
Spectators find the shade as the weigh-in continues.
Here bass are checked before being weighed.
Here bass are checked before being weighed.
A shady spot on what feels like a summer day sounds like a good idea.
A shady spot on what feels like a summer day sounds like a good idea.
A nice crowd turned out but they are hiding in the trees.
A nice crowd turned out but they are hiding in the trees.
Elite pro Brandon Lester waits his turn.
Elite pro Brandon Lester waits his turn.