Behind the scenes at Barnett

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Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett came to a conclusion as boats began checking-in for weigh-in.
Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett came to a conclusion as boats began checking-in for weigh-in.
Sam George has a look of frustration on his face after catching 2 fish on Day 1.
Sam George has a look of frustration on his face after catching 2 fish on Day 1.
BASS Staff stood by the ramp to facilitate weigh bags.
BASS Staff stood by the ramp to facilitate weigh bags.
While others opted to park and weigh-in instead of loading onto their trailer.
While others opted to park and weigh-in instead of loading onto their trailer.
Patrick Walters bags his fish. He is in 33rd with 11-11.
Patrick Walters bags his fish. He is in 33rd with 11-11.
Co-angler Taurien Parks shows off a nice one.
Co-angler Taurien Parks shows off a nice one.
Justin Atkins is inside the check-cut with a solid bag of fish like this.
Justin Atkins is inside the check-cut with a solid bag of fish like this.
Andy Ortega heads to the tanks.
Andy Ortega heads to the tanks.
Dustin Connell, defending Elite Champion here at Ross Barnett, heads to the stage.
Dustin Connell, defending Elite Champion here at Ross Barnett, heads to the stage.
More flights check in at the dock.
More flights check in at the dock.
David Cosner idles to the dock.
David Cosner idles to the dock.
Fans gather and have umbrellas as rain intermittently poured down.
Fans gather and have umbrellas as rain intermittently poured down.
Mississippi Wildlife did fish testing back stage and immediately returned the fish to the lake. Their tests will help the fishery continue to get better.
Mississippi Wildlife did fish testing back stage and immediately returned the fish to the lake. Their tests will help the fishery continue to get better.
Skylar Hamilton holds up his kicker that anchored his bag.
Skylar Hamilton holds up his kicker that anchored his bag.
Beau Browning, Elite Series pro Stephen Browning's son, is fishing as a co-angler this week.
Beau Browning, Elite Series pro Stephen Browning’s son, is fishing as a co-angler this week.
Randall Tharp loads his boat on the trailer.
Randall Tharp loads his boat on the trailer.
A good crowd watched as anglers brought their fish to the scales.
A good crowd watched as anglers brought their fish to the scales.
Rick Shannon checks in for his flight.
Rick Shannon checks in for his flight.
BASS Nation Champion and Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall loads up.
BASS Nation Champion and Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall loads up.
Sumrall has a good bag today. He is in the 2nd place after Day 1.
Sumrall has a good bag today. He is in the 2nd place after Day 1.
Fans record some videos and shoot photos at weigh-in.
Fans record some videos and shoot photos at weigh-in.
A co-angler dropped his bags and tackle outside the fence after bringing his fish to the tanks.
A co-angler dropped his bags and tackle outside the fence after bringing his fish to the tanks.
Fred Roumbanis is all smiles and thumbs up after catching 18+ pounds. He is in the Top 3.
Fred Roumbanis is all smiles and thumbs up after catching 18+ pounds. He is in the Top 3.