2008 Central Open Day One Weigh-In

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 central open #2 on Lake Texoma in Texas. It is the first day weigh in.

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Pro Homer Humphreys of Louisiana is one of the first competitors back to the Highport Resort and Marina for the Day One weigh-in of the Bassmaster Central Open 3.
Pro Homer Humphreys of Louisiana is one of the first competitors back to the Highport Resort and Marina for the Day One weigh-in of the Bassmaster Central Open 3.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ben Matsubu unloads his live well as he prepares to go to the stage for an official weight.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ben Matsubu unloads his live well as he prepares to go to the stage for an official weight.
The first flight of anglers head to the holding tanks just prior to the start of the Day One weigh in of the Bassmaster Central Open 3.
The first flight of anglers head to the holding tanks just prior to the start of the Day One weigh in of the Bassmaster Central Open 3.
The holding tanks fill to capacity as the competitors wait for the official weigh-in to start.
The holding tanks fill to capacity as the competitors wait for the official weigh-in to start.
The Central Open 3 competitors honor the flag as the long standing BASS tradition, the playing of the national anthem, begins.
The Central Open 3 competitors honor the flag as the long standing BASS tradition, the playing of the national anthem, begins.
Pro Mark Smith shows off one of the fish he coaxed from Lake Texoma, while he waits in line to get an official weight.
Pro Mark Smith shows off one of the fish he coaxed from Lake Texoma, while he waits in line to get an official weight.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brian Clark holds up one of his larger bass for the Bassmaster cameras. Clark would finish Day One in fourth place with 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brian Clark holds up one of his larger bass for the Bassmaster cameras. Clark would finish Day One in fourth place with 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
Pro J. Todd Tucker placed 13th on Day One with 5 fish weighing 11-5.
Pro J. Todd Tucker placed 13th on Day One with 5 fish weighing 11-5.
Several anglers brought Lake Texoma smallmouth bass to the scales on Day One. Pro Joe Erwin shows one that helped him into 52nd place with a total weight of 7-2.
Several anglers brought Lake Texoma smallmouth bass to the scales on Day One. Pro Joe Erwin shows one that helped him into 52nd place with a total weight of 7-2.
Pro Rodney Richards holds up a healthy Lake Texoma bass for the cameras after getting his official weight of 5-15, good for 64th place in the pro standings.
Pro Rodney Richards holds up a healthy Lake Texoma bass for the cameras after getting his official weight of 5-15, good for 64th place in the pro standings.
Pro Johnny Grice was only able to bring one fish to the scale, but its weight of 3-14 helped him into 85th in the standings out of a field of 148 anglers.
Pro Johnny Grice was only able to bring one fish to the scale, but its weight of 3-14 helped him into 85th in the standings out of a field of 148 anglers.
Co-angler Mac McDaniel settled out in seventh place with a total weight of 7-3 on 4 fish.
Co-angler Mac McDaniel settled out in seventh place with a total weight of 7-3 on 4 fish.
Co-Angler Jacob Greenwell took the lead for a short while with help from this bass. He would eventually settle into third place with 8-11.
Co-Angler Jacob Greenwell took the lead for a short while with help from this bass. He would eventually settle into third place with 8-11.
The holding tanks stayed near capacity as over 148 pro competitors and 148 co-anglers waited to get their official weight for Day One of the Central Open 3.
The holding tanks stayed near capacity as over 148 pro competitors and 148 co-anglers waited to get their official weight for Day One of the Central Open 3.
Pro Michael Burns made a charge to the top with his total weight of 13-5 for five fish; he would eventually end up sixth in the standings on Day One.
Pro Michael Burns made a charge to the top with his total weight of 13-5 for five fish; he would eventually end up sixth in the standings on Day One.
Pro Paul Ferguson held onto first place with 14-14 on a 5 fish limit. He would eventually be knocked back to second after Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Butcher weighed in.
Pro Paul Ferguson held onto first place with 14-14 on a 5 fish limit. He would eventually be knocked back to second after Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Butcher weighed in.
A good crowd was on hand for the Day One weigh-in of the Central Open 3, at the Highport Resort and Marina near Pottsboro, Texas
A good crowd was on hand for the Day One weigh-in of the Central Open 3, at the Highport Resort and Marina near Pottsboro, Texas
Pro Louis Consoli was only able to coax one fish from Lake Texoma on Day One, it weighed 3-3 and would leave him with ground to make up as he took the 96th place in the standings.
Pro Louis Consoli was only able to coax one fish from Lake Texoma on Day One, it weighed 3-3 and would leave him with ground to make up as he took the 96th place in the standings.
Pro boats were beached along the cove at the Highport Resort and Marina as they made their way to the weigh-in.
Pro boats were beached along the cove at the Highport Resort and Marina as they made their way to the weigh-in.
Pro Jerry Williams came into the Central Open 3 with the points lead. He finished Day One in a three way tie for 65th place in the standings with 5-12.
Pro Jerry Williams came into the Central Open 3 with the points lead. He finished Day One in a three way tie for 65th place in the standings with 5-12.
Co-angler Larry Rike leads the Day One co-angler standings with four fish weighing 10-15.
Co-angler Larry Rike leads the Day One co-angler standings with four fish weighing 10-15.
Co-Angler Bob Swisher brought a rare bass to the scale on Day One. Called a
Co-Angler Bob Swisher brought a rare bass to the scale on Day One. Called a “Mean Mouth” in the fishing circles, this bass is a cross between a smallmouth bass and a spotted bass.
WBT pro Lucy Mize looks to the scales for her weight as BASS senior tournament manager Chris Bowes talks about her year with the WBT.
WBT pro Lucy Mize looks to the scales for her weight as BASS senior tournament manager Chris Bowes talks about her year with the WBT.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Butcher was the spoiler today as he took the stage last and placed 17-1 on the scale to take first place in the pro standings.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Butcher was the spoiler today as he took the stage last and placed 17-1 on the scale to take first place in the pro standings.