2009 Southern Open Day One Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see the 2009 southern open #1 on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. It is photos of the first day behind the scenes.

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BASS fans braved the constant rain to watch almost 400 competitors cross the stage at the Day One weigh-in.
BASS fans braved the constant rain to watch almost 400 competitors cross the stage at the Day One weigh-in.
Robert Moody stops at the
Robert Moody stops at the “bump” table where his fish will be counted and measured before getting an official weight on stage.
Jelani Hennessey takes his fish to the scales for the very first time as a pro in the Bassmaster Opens.
Jelani Hennessey takes his fish to the scales for the very first time as a pro in the Bassmaster Opens.
Peter Thliveros explains to the fans what is taking place on the lake and adjustments he will make on Day Two.
Peter Thliveros explains to the fans what is taking place on the lake and adjustments he will make on Day Two.
Anglers stand in the weigh-in line under the tents, but it offers little relief from the constant rain.
Anglers stand in the weigh-in line under the tents, but it offers little relief from the constant rain.
There were two bass caught on Day One of the Bassmaster Southern Open which had a University of Florida study
There were two bass caught on Day One of the Bassmaster Southern Open which had a University of Florida study “tag” implanted in them.
Jo Dee Lake takes the stage as one of two WBT anglers competing in the first Bassmaster Southern Open of the year.
Jo Dee Lake takes the stage as one of two WBT anglers competing in the first Bassmaster Southern Open of the year.
Wade Grooms signs an autograph for a volunteer after getting an official weight on his fish.
Wade Grooms signs an autograph for a volunteer after getting an official weight on his fish.
Anglers in flight number four raise their hands to signal that they need a tournament bag for their days catch.
Anglers in flight number four raise their hands to signal that they need a tournament bag for their days catch.
Jason Quinn stands just offstage as he watches another angler get an official weight.
Jason Quinn stands just offstage as he watches another angler get an official weight.
The pros and co-anglers of flight five race toward the dock to stop the clock prior to their designated weigh-in time.
The pros and co-anglers of flight five race toward the dock to stop the clock prior to their designated weigh-in time.
A very wet Russ Lane stands in line as he goes through the motions to get an official weight.
A very wet Russ Lane stands in line as he goes through the motions to get an official weight.
Greg Vinson explains to the fans how he was able to catch a limit of large bass.
Greg Vinson explains to the fans how he was able to catch a limit of large bass.
Dave Wolak checks the leaderboard as he waits to get an official weight on his bag.
Dave Wolak checks the leaderboard as he waits to get an official weight on his bag.
The constant rain and humidity made anglers wet to the core, regardless of how well they tried to protect themselves.
The constant rain and humidity made anglers wet to the core, regardless of how well they tried to protect themselves.
One of the last flights of anglers make their way to the stage area to start the formalities of the weigh-in.
One of the last flights of anglers make their way to the stage area to start the formalities of the weigh-in.
Aaron Martens talks about his less-than-average day and how he plans to recover on Day Two.
Aaron Martens talks about his less-than-average day and how he plans to recover on Day Two.