2010 Southern Open #2 – Day One – BTS

Go behind the scenes on day one of the 2010 Southern Open #2.

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Volunteers help anglers back their tow vehicles down the ramp and hook up their boats before sending them back to parking on Day One of the BASS Southern Open #2 on Smith Lake.
Volunteers help anglers back their tow vehicles down the ramp and hook up their boats before sending them back to parking on Day One of the BASS Southern Open #2 on Smith Lake.
A supportive crowd starts to arrive and settle in for the start of the weigh in on Day One.
A supportive crowd starts to arrive and settle in for the start of the weigh in on Day One.
The first flight of anglers wait at the tanks as female angler Miriam Donohoo gets her official weight for the day.
The first flight of anglers wait at the tanks as female angler Miriam Donohoo gets her official weight for the day.
Anglers gather at the
Anglers gather at the “pairings board” to see who they will partner with on Day Two.
Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle talks about fishing Smith Lake in the early days of his bass fishing career before going pro. He took the lead on Day One and held it with 14-03 on the day.
Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle talks about fishing Smith Lake in the early days of his bass fishing career before going pro. He took the lead on Day One and held it with 14-03 on the day.
Jonathon VanDam holds up one of his fish on Day One. VanDam was confident he could bring more fish to the scales on Day Two.
Jonathon VanDam holds up one of his fish on Day One. VanDam was confident he could bring more fish to the scales on Day Two.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane checks the leader board as he waits to take the stage for an official weight.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane checks the leader board as he waits to take the stage for an official weight.
Koby Kreiger makes the mandated stop at the
Koby Kreiger makes the mandated stop at the “bump table” where his fish will be inspected for length, number, and culls.