2011 Central Open #1 – Day Three – BTS

Sneak a peek behind the scenes on day three, at the 2011 Central Open #1, in Gapevine, Texas.

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The fish show the way to the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine, Texas, site of the Central Open weigh-in Saturday.
Photo: Mike Suchan - The fish show the way to the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine, Texas, site of the Central Open weigh-in Saturday.
Aunt Nikki, in the pink shirt, helped youngsters check out a rod and reel to fish the ponds at the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine, Texas.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Aunt Nikki, in the pink shirt, helped youngsters check out a rod and reel to fish the ponds at the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine, Texas.
The fishing pond was a popular spot, even if just to stop and watch kids fish.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - The fishing pond was a popular spot, even if just to stop and watch kids fish.
Kids were catching fish left and right.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - Kids were catching fish left and right.
Scott Grubenhoff of Plano helps daughter Jillian, 6, fish.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - Scott Grubenhoff of Plano helps daughter Jillian, 6, fish.
Jillian had her fill and was ready to go.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - Jillian had her fill and was ready to go.
The reel counter stays real busy.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - The reel counter stays real busy.
Miguel Ylagan of Plano shows grandson Dylon Rogers, 6, the rough inside of a bass's mouth, which made the youth cry when he was learning to lip one.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Miguel Ylagan of Plano shows grandson Dylon Rogers, 6, the rough inside of a bass's mouth, which made the youth cry when he was learning to lip one.
Now calmed down, Dylon gives the bass a feel, but sister Audra, 4, wasn't afraid to pet it.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Now calmed down, Dylon gives the bass a feel, but sister Audra, 4, wasn't afraid to pet it.
Jay Everett of Arlington points out a crazy fish to daughter Amy, 14, and son, Ross, 10.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - Jay Everett of Arlington points out a crazy fish to daughter Amy, 14, and son, Ross, 10.
Pretending to drive a SunTracker is fun.
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - Pretending to drive a SunTracker is fun.
A great white shark attack can't wipe the smiles off the faces of Michael Ylagan, 8, Audra Rogers, 4, and Elaina Ylagan, 10.
Photo: Mike Suchan - A great white shark attack can't wipe the smiles off the faces of Michael Ylagan, 8, Audra Rogers, 4, and Elaina Ylagan, 10.
Richard Gonzalez, with wife Jeani and 4-month-old Haley, tries his hand at
Photo: Heidi Stanislawski - Richard Gonzalez, with wife Jeani and 4-month-old Haley, tries his hand at "The Strike," a fishing game for multiple systems.
Judy Wong gives a seminar inside the Bass Pro Shop.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Judy Wong gives a seminar inside the Bass Pro Shop.
Casey Cox of Lowrance shows a potential customer how to run various units.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Casey Cox of Lowrance shows a potential customer how to run various units.
Elite Series angler Kelly Jordon, fresh off the Classic, talks to visitors before his scheduled seminar.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Elite Series angler Kelly Jordon, fresh off the Classic, talks to visitors before his scheduled seminar.
The seats in this Triton gave one of the best viewing venues for the Central Open weigh-in.
Photo: Mike Suchan - The seats in this Triton gave one of the best viewing venues for the Central Open weigh-in.
Another set of great viewing seats.
Photo: Mike Suchan - Another set of great viewing seats.