2010 Northern Open #1 – Day Three – BTS

Get a behind the scenes view of an anglers life on day three of the 2010 Northern Open #1.

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.
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.
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The “hardware” sits to the side of the stage, waiting to be lifted in victory.
Fans brave the rain to stand and honor the flag of a great nation as Tournament Director Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
Fans brave the rain to stand and honor the flag of a great nation as Tournament Director Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
The co-angler to take the hot seat is Ryan Said.
The co-angler to take the hot seat is Ryan Said.
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.
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.
Then along came Thomas Rizzo, who would eventually take home both the hardware and the Triton.
Then along came Thomas Rizzo, who would eventually take home both the hardware and the Triton.
Mr. Rizzo, with his trophy, said he did not have the words to describe the way he felt.
Mr. Rizzo, with his trophy, said he did not have the words to describe the way he felt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dave Wolak takes home the title of Champion of the Bass Pro Shops BASSmaster Northern Open Number One.
Dave Wolak takes home the title of Champion of the Bass Pro Shops BASSmaster Northern Open Number One.