2010 Southern Open: Lake Okeechobee Day One Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2010 Southern Open on lake Okeechobee day one behind the scenes.

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Kyle Fox brings a Florida Lake Okeechobee hog to the bump table, which garnered a lot of attention on a day when a lot of anglers found the bite was less than desirable.
Kyle Fox brings a Florida Lake Okeechobee hog to the bump table, which garnered a lot of attention on a day when a lot of anglers found the bite was less than desirable.
The first flight of anglers gather at the tanks to the side of the stage as weigh-in gets closer.
The first flight of anglers gather at the tanks to the side of the stage as weigh-in gets closer.
“The Bass Geek” Ken Duke interviews Kyle Fox about the 10-3 monster bass he hauled out of Lake Okeechobee on Day One which gave him the early lead.
Brandon Cloud peaks through the fence to see if he can see his father, competitor Jeff Cloud who was next to take the stage.
Brandon Cloud peaks through the fence to see if he can see his father, competitor Jeff Cloud who was next to take the stage.
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The “tournament building” at the C. Scott Driver park was packed as the weigh-in got underway on Day One of the first Bassmaster Southern Open of 2010.
The third flight of the day makes its way from the check-in boat to the weigh-in stage at the C. Scott Driver Park.
The third flight of the day makes its way from the check-in boat to the weigh-in stage at the C. Scott Driver Park.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins bags his limit as he readies to weigh his fish. He was the first angler to bring a full limit across the stage.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins bags his limit as he readies to weigh his fish. He was the first angler to bring a full limit across the stage.
Elite pro Terry Scroggins takes his transportation bag to the
Elite pro Terry Scroggins takes his transportation bag to the “bump table” where he would wait with other competitors to get an official weight on his limit of fish.
Elite pro J Todd Tucker gets his official weight receipt from a volunteer as he comes off stage.
Elite pro J Todd Tucker gets his official weight receipt from a volunteer as he comes off stage.
Michael Wiles checks the board out back to see who he would be paired with on Day Two of the first Southern Open.
Michael Wiles checks the board out back to see who he would be paired with on Day Two of the first Southern Open.
Bass boats are constantly swapped out on this piece of real estate behind the stage as the anglers travel to the stage and back to their tow vehicles.
Bass boats are constantly swapped out on this piece of real estate behind the stage as the anglers travel to the stage and back to their tow vehicles.
The final flight of boats makes its way toward the check in-boat, signaling the end to a long day on the
The final flight of boats makes its way toward the check in-boat, signaling the end to a long day on the “Big O”.
The final boats make their way to the ramps at the end of Day One.
The final boats make their way to the ramps at the end of Day One.