2010 Northern Open #2 – Day One – BTS

Go behind the scenes at the 2010 Bassmaster Northern Open on day one. This tournament was held on the Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan.

Tournament Director Chris Bowes shows the volunteers for this event how he runs his weigh-in. By the second flight they were a welled-oil machine.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes shows the volunteers for this event how he runs his weigh-in. By the second flight they were a welled-oil machine.
Fans watch as the first flights pull their boats from the water.
Fans watch as the first flights pull their boats from the water.
Paying homage to the flag. This is our fishing future.
Paying homage to the flag. This is our fishing future.
The line to the stage was long, but soon it was even more crowded and would stay that way the rest of the day.
The line to the stage was long, but soon it was even more crowded and would stay that way the rest of the day.
One of Elite Series pro Jeremy Stark's best of the day, a near 6 pound smallmouth bass.`
One of Elite Series pro Jeremy Stark’s best of the day, a near 6 pound smallmouth bass.`
Dylan Johnson loves the Indians and bass fishing. He also wanted a signature from a fishing hero, Elite Series pro Chris Lane.
Dylan Johnson loves the Indians and bass fishing. He also wanted a signature from a fishing hero, Elite Series pro Chris Lane.
The stage was set up in the parking lot at the Elizabeth Park Marina, where the anglers will take off each morning at 6:30 am ET.
The stage was set up in the parking lot at the Elizabeth Park Marina, where the anglers will take off each morning at 6:30 am ET.
Elite Series pro Timmy Horton talks humbly about his day on the water.
Elite Series pro Timmy Horton talks humbly about his day on the water.
Elite pros Kota Kiryama and Bobby Lane share a laugh as they sign autographs just off stage.
Elite pros Kota Kiryama and Bobby Lane share a laugh as they sign autographs just off stage.
J Todd Tucker was also popular with the young fishing fans and volunteers.
J Todd Tucker was also popular with the young fishing fans and volunteers.
You can bet Elite Series pro Kevin
You can bet Elite Series pro Kevin “K-Pink” Short was the only angler signing autographs with a pink sharpie. His wife Kerry said, “It’s all about the little things.”
Greg Pugh pulled a good one, bringing a 32-pound sack to the weigh-in. Ends up he was
Greg Pugh pulled a good one, bringing a 32-pound sack to the weigh-in. Ends up he was “sand bagging” … literally. Tournament Director Chris Bowes caught on quick.