Click here to continue
There was a giant crowd spread out all over the Plattsburgh Boat Basin to see the culmination of three days of hard, competitive bass fishing.
Photo: Larry Towell
The "hardware" sits to the side of the stage, waiting to be lifted in victory.
Photo: Larry Towell
Fans brave the rain to stand and honor the flag of a great nation as Tournament Director Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
Photo: Larry Towell
The co-angler to take the hot seat is Ryan Said.
Photo: Larry Towell
The co-angler hardware comes with a Triton TR-186 boat and a Mercury 150 Optimax. So far, no one was able to knock Said from the hot seat.
Photo: Larry Towell
Then along came Thomas Rizzo, who would eventually take home both the hardware and the Triton.
Photo: Larry Towell
Mr. Rizzo, with his trophy, said he did not have the words to describe the way he felt.
Photo: Larry Towell
Pro Mike Haggerty was in the hunt all week, and even though he had a nice bag today, he was unable to close the door.
Photo: Larry Towell
Elite Series pro Dave Wolak was the last pro to weigh in. As soon as his weight is announced, he gives a celebratory fist pump.
Photo: Larry Towell
Dave Wolak takes home the title of Champion of the Bass Pro Shops BASSmaster Northern Open Number One.
Photo: Larry Towell
