2009 Central Opens: Atchafalaya Basin Day One Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Central open at Atchafalaya basin in Louisiana for day one behind the scenes.

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Howard Hartley and his son Abram honor the flag as the national anthem is played.
Howard Hartley and his son Abram honor the flag as the national anthem is played.
Teresa Warren gets her official weight as tournament director Chris Bowes points it out on the Bassmaster scales.
Teresa Warren gets her official weight as tournament director Chris Bowes points it out on the Bassmaster scales.
Some of the first anglers to the tanks watch to see what the average weight will be early on.
Some of the first anglers to the tanks watch to see what the average weight will be early on.
Pros park their boats at the ramp as they head to the stage for Day One of the final Bassmaster Central Open.
Pros park their boats at the ramp as they head to the stage for Day One of the final Bassmaster Central Open.
Anglers gather with fans in front of the stage to see if the weights change from the later flights of anglers.
Anglers gather with fans in front of the stage to see if the weights change from the later flights of anglers.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis signs his autograph on a handmade
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis signs his autograph on a handmade “crankbait” lamp belonging to local bass fisherman “Bubba” Harris.
Fans gather at the fence to see if their favorite anglers will give a hint as to how their first day on the Atchafalaya Basin went.
Fans gather at the fence to see if their favorite anglers will give a hint as to how their first day on the Atchafalaya Basin went.
There were several Bassmaster Elite Series pros in the field of the final Bassmaster Central Open, including long-time pro Gary Klein.
There were several Bassmaster Elite Series pros in the field of the final Bassmaster Central Open, including long-time pro Gary Klein.
Pro Kathy Crowder waits at the tank to get an official weight. More and more women are enjoying the sport of competitive bass fishing.
Pro Kathy Crowder waits at the tank to get an official weight. More and more women are enjoying the sport of competitive bass fishing.
There was a great turn out at the weigh-in at Pierre Part, La., for the first day of the final Central Open.
There was a great turn out at the weigh-in at Pierre Part, La., for the first day of the final Central Open.
Safe-T-Net, makers of a safe, biodegradable, antibacterial and anti-microbial solution, are sponsoring the
Safe-T-Net, makers of a safe, biodegradable, antibacterial and anti-microbial solution, are sponsoring the “Big Bass” of the tournament on the pro and co-angler sides.