2010 Northern Open #1 – Day Two – BTS

Lake Champlain - Plattsburg, NY Sneak a peer into the life of a professional angler on day two during the 2010 Northern Open #1. The 2010 Northern Open was held on Lake Champlain , New York.

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Elite Series pro Chris Lane makes his way to the holding tanks, wading through a sea of spectators that admire any angler of his calibre.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane makes his way to the holding tanks, wading through a sea of spectators that admire any angler of his calibre.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes takes time to introduce all of the great sponsors of the Bass Pro Shops BASSmaster Northern Open number one before officially starting the Day Two weigh in.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes takes time to introduce all of the great sponsors of the Bass Pro Shops BASSmaster Northern Open number one before officially starting the Day Two weigh in.
Pro Jerry Williams gives a thumbs up as makes his way up the gang plank at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin. A thumbs up from Jerry, is a good thing.
Pro Jerry Williams gives a thumbs up as makes his way up the gang plank at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin. A thumbs up from Jerry, is a good thing.
Elite Series Chris Lane is one of the first anglers in line on Day Two to get an official weight.
Elite Series Chris Lane is one of the first anglers in line on Day Two to get an official weight.
The fans gathered early as rain and high winds threatened the weigh in.
The fans gathered early as rain and high winds threatened the weigh in.
Fans watch the water to see any sign of their particular angler, already knowing how dangerous Lake Champlain can be when the winds are howling from the south.
Fans watch the water to see any sign of their particular angler, already knowing how dangerous Lake Champlain can be when the winds are howling from the south.
Elite pro Scott Rook takes a load off at the tank. Fighting waves all day will leave a man beaten and sore. Few can even attempt it for a short while, much less eight hours.
Elite pro Scott Rook takes a load off at the tank. Fighting waves all day will leave a man beaten and sore. Few can even attempt it for a short while, much less eight hours.
Elite pro Kevin
Elite pro Kevin “K-Pink” Short weights in line to get an official weight after another impressive day on the water that leaves him in tenth place going into the final day.
Wayne Macklin shows off a bass that is huge for this part of the country. It definitely got some love from the bassin' crowd.
Wayne Macklin shows off a bass that is huge for this part of the country. It definitely got some love from the bassin’ crowd.
Elite Series pro Jason Quinn watches the scale as his official weight is about to lock in. His 15-11 was enough to get him into the Top 30, he starts 27th on the final day.
Elite Series pro Jason Quinn watches the scale as his official weight is about to lock in. His 15-11 was enough to get him into the Top 30, he starts 27th on the final day.
Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle explains his two days on Lake Champlain.
Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle explains his two days on Lake Champlain.
Elite pro James Niggemeyer reacts to missing the cut by two ounces at the time he weighed in. He would finish the tournament 39th, enough for a check.
Elite pro James Niggemeyer reacts to missing the cut by two ounces at the time he weighed in. He would finish the tournament 39th, enough for a check.
Elite Series pro Randy Howell was all smiles after smoking this pair of aces on Lake Champlain. He barely missed the cut in 32nd place.
Elite Series pro Randy Howell was all smiles after smoking this pair of aces on Lake Champlain. He barely missed the cut in 32nd place.
This is a protected cove on Lake Champlain, and you can see how it could wreak havoc on a bass boat. The conditions this Northern Open field dealt with today was worse than this.
This is a protected cove on Lake Champlain, and you can see how it could wreak havoc on a bass boat. The conditions this Northern Open field dealt with today was worse than this.