2009 Northern Open: Lake Champlain Day Three Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Northern open on Lake Champlain in New York state. It is the third day of images behind the scene.

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Fans look on as Michael Iaconelli and other competitors make their way back to the dock.
Fans look on as Michael Iaconelli and other competitors make their way back to the dock.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Dave Wolak fills his transport bag with lake water before loading it with bass.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Dave Wolak fills his transport bag with lake water before loading it with bass.
Elite pro Dave Wolak places one of his largemouth into the transport bag before heading to the stage for an official weight.
Elite pro Dave Wolak places one of his largemouth into the transport bag before heading to the stage for an official weight.
Frank Scalish puts away gear after arriving at the dock.
Frank Scalish puts away gear after arriving at the dock.
Bassmaster Elite pro Michael Iaconelli crashes on the front deck of his boat after a tiring day of fighting waves and a grueling ride back to the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Bassmaster Elite pro Michael Iaconelli crashes on the front deck of his boat after a tiring day of fighting waves and a grueling ride back to the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Fans watch as the anglers load fish into bags and make their way to the tanks.
Fans watch as the anglers load fish into bags and make their way to the tanks.
Elite pro Michael Iaconelli holds up a fat daddy before placing it into the transport bag.
Elite pro Michael Iaconelli holds up a fat daddy before placing it into the transport bag.
Jason Knapp holds up two of the bass that boosted him to the top and placed him in the hot seat.
Jason Knapp holds up two of the bass that boosted him to the top and placed him in the hot seat.
The fans stand to honor the flag as the national anthem is played just moments before fish started being weighed.
The fans stand to honor the flag as the national anthem is played just moments before fish started being weighed.
Dana Perrotte holds up two smallmouth bass that helped him to an early lead.
Dana Perrotte holds up two smallmouth bass that helped him to an early lead.
Their was standing room only in front of the Bassmaster stage at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Their was standing room only in front of the Bassmaster stage at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Elite Series pro Ish Monroe holds up a pig of a largemouth that he caught five minutes before weigh in and within sight of the stage. It would take big bass honors for Day Three.
Elite Series pro Ish Monroe holds up a pig of a largemouth that he caught five minutes before weigh in and within sight of the stage. It would take big bass honors for Day Three.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ken Cook may be gracing the Bassmaster stage for the last time in his illustrious career with BASS. You can read his blog about his final season at Bassmaster.com
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ken Cook may be gracing the Bassmaster stage for the last time in his illustrious career with BASS. You can read his blog about his final season at Bassmaster.com
Chad Morganthaler talks with Elite pro Dave Wolak after both had crossed the stage.
Chad Morganthaler talks with Elite pro Dave Wolak after both had crossed the stage.
The final pro anglers wait with anticipation to take the Bassmaster stage for their official weights.
The final pro anglers wait with anticipation to take the Bassmaster stage for their official weights.
The co-angler Champion for the second Bassmaster Northern Open Christopher Hall is all smiles as he holds his trophy on the Bassmaster stage. He will also take home a new Triton bass boat for his efforts.
The co-angler Champion for the second Bassmaster Northern Open Christopher Hall is all smiles as he holds his trophy on the Bassmaster stage. He will also take home a new Triton bass boat for his efforts.
Pro Jason Knapp is brought back to the stage to sit in the hot seat as the final five pros weigh in.
Pro Jason Knapp is brought back to the stage to sit in the hot seat as the final five pros weigh in.
Pro Frank Scalish can't hold back his disappointment as he is unable to unseat Knapp.
Pro Frank Scalish can’t hold back his disappointment as he is unable to unseat Knapp.
Pro Jason Knapp can't hold back his nervous emotion as he stands up and fidgets with his hands, all but pacing on the Bassmaster stage.
Pro Jason Knapp can’t hold back his nervous emotion as he stands up and fidgets with his hands, all but pacing on the Bassmaster stage.
Elite Series pro Michael Iaconelli holds up a nice Lake Champlain largemouth.
Elite Series pro Michael Iaconelli holds up a nice Lake Champlain largemouth.
Pro Dave Andrews led Day Two, but was unable to take the top spot away from Jason Knapp.
Pro Dave Andrews led Day Two, but was unable to take the top spot away from Jason Knapp.
Pro Jason Knapp pumps his fist and immediately relaxes as he realizes he has taken the Championship and pocketed $45,000.00 for his effort.
Pro Jason Knapp pumps his fist and immediately relaxes as he realizes he has taken the Championship and pocketed $45,000.00 for his effort.