As first angler to weigh-in, Fletcher Shryock had 14-8 and the early lead of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.
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On Day Two, Shyrock hoots when learning he took over the lead.
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With 17-12, he had Friday's big bag and was in position to win as he reported he had left fish at his spot.
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Shyrock prepares to launch on Day Three. He hoped to be back early but the day turned into a grind.
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Minutes from launching, Shryock allows himself an introspective moment.
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As the leader, Shryock heads out onto Lake Norman first.
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Shryock fished up in the river, far away from other competitors.
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He said his area had the potential for a 20-pound bag.
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He sends out a cast on Day Three.
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A 7-9 lunker bolstered his Day Three bag, but his bite shut off and he had to go scrambling Saturday.
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Shryock and co-angler Brandon Williams move spots.
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He said he scrambled on Day Three, and caught his fifth fish on his last cast.
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Opens tournament manager Chris Bowes interviews Shryock before he weighs in his fish on Day Three.
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With the winning fish in his hands, Shryock lets out a yell.
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Chris Bowes hands Shyrock the Southern Open trophy.
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Shryock acknowledges the crowd cheering wildly.
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Kathy Anderson congratulates her son, who she said has been obsessed with fishing since a youth.
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Shyrock and girlfriend, Megan Sauser, embrace.
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Sauser was thrilled for him, seeing all the time he put into fishing pay off.
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Roger Shyrock was there to see his son win.
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Anderson drove seven hours Saturday to surprise Shryock at the weigh-in.
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