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The first flight of boats start to return to the Earle May Boat Basin on Lake Seminole, for the Day One weigh-in.
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The weigh-in gets underway with the playing of the national anthem.
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Some fans preferred to sit in the available shade in front of the stage.
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Others fans were happy to bask in the sun, enjoying the mild temperature.
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Derek Remitz hands off his fish to Tournament Manager Jon Stewart who is taking care of the fish so they can be released alive into Lake Seminole.
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Kyle Fox (far left), who had more than 20 pounds in his bag, watches as Randall Tharp momentarily takes the lead with 18-5.
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Jason Williamson stands at the side of the stage as he waits to get an official weight on his three fish.
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Bobby Lane was visibly disappointed as he stood in line at the side of the stage with only three pounds in his bag.
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Jonathon Van Dam shows off a nice bass he coaxed from the waters of Lake Seminole as he eyes an Elite Series invitation.
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Andy Montgomery came into this event with the points lead and a lot of pressure to perform well and finished the day in 15th.
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Davy Hite, who came into the event fifth in the Southern Open points, waits his turn to hit the weigh-in stage.
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J Todd Tucker wears pink for October's breast cancer awareness month.
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