2010 Southern Open #1: Day Two: Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Two of the 2010 Southern Open #1 held on Lake Okeechobee near Okeechobee, Florida.

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There was standing room only once again on Day Two of the inaugural Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Okeechobee.
There was standing room only once again on Day Two of the inaugural Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Okeechobee.
Anglers from the first flight line up at the tanks to the side of the stage as fans watch the weigh-in get started.
Anglers from the first flight line up at the tanks to the side of the stage as fans watch the weigh-in get started.
Brad Staley makes a stop at the
Brad Staley makes a stop at the “bump table” with a fish that tournament manager Chuck Harbin definitely need not measure.
Staley takes a moment at the tanks to show off his largest bass of the day, which garnered some attention from the crowd.
Staley takes a moment at the tanks to show off his largest bass of the day, which garnered some attention from the crowd.
The tanks start to fill as the second and third flights arrive.
The tanks start to fill as the second and third flights arrive.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane would wow the crowd with his rally on Day Two, which included this big largemouth.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane would wow the crowd with his rally on Day Two, which included this big largemouth.
Aaron Martens is interviewed by the
Aaron Martens is interviewed by the “Bass Geek” Ken Duke backstage. All of these BASSCam videos are available on Bassmaster.com.
“Big O” Teen Anglers founder Mrs. Charli Hays is almost brought to tears as she accepts a donation from Jack Fulce (left) for $10,000. Mrs. Hayes and her late husband, Bill, founded the Federation Nation group for children.
As we promised! The winners of the
As we promised! The winners of the “Go Fish” crowd “Shout Out” made it right here on the pages of Bassmaster.com! Thank you all for your continued support of BASS and Bassmaster.com!
It's not hard to tell when you're in BASS country!
It’s not hard to tell when you’re in BASS country!
The last co-angler to weigh in, Capt. Frank Smith, who zeroed on Day One, needed 5 pounds and change to make the top 30 cut. He beat it by almost 2 full pounds.
The last co-angler to weigh in, Capt. Frank Smith, who zeroed on Day One, needed 5 pounds and change to make the top 30 cut. He beat it by almost 2 full pounds.