The hardware for the third and final Bassmaster Southern Open presented by Bass Pro Shops adorns the stage as the time for the weigh in gets closer.
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Pro Andy Montgomery was at the front of the line to get his official weight for the event.
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Jim Murray was one of the many anglers who went up the Flint River in chase of the rare shoal bass. Many anglers made it to the final day fishing up the Flint for these spectacular bass.
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Three of the heavy hitters on the Bassmaster Southern Open circuit stand at the tanks reflecting on the last three days of competition.
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This is but a small portion of the many fans that were in attendance for the final day.
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Some of the fans were barely big enough to see over the fence in front of the stage area.
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Pro angler Pam Martin-Wells wanted to say a few words about her husband Steven, who has always supported her in her professional career. Steven finished second in the co-angler division.
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Volunteer Hannah Pate stood for three days at the exit of the stage to hand each angler his official weigh receipt. Kyle Glochick was also there helping care for their fish.
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The last in line to weigh in was Day Two leader, pro Derek Allen. The other top finishers were just ahead of him.
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The final pros stand to the side of the stage as Fred Hood, the co-angler division champion receives his trophy and talks about his tournament.
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Pro Trevor Fitzgerald would have to sit in the "Hot Seat". He watched every bag of fish that came across the stage.
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