Central Open Day Three behind the scenes

Behind the scenes of the Day Three weigh-in of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake.

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<p> The Day Three weigh-in was held in Branson Landing's Town Square with Lake Taneycomo and bluffs as a backdrop.</p>
The Day Three weigh-in was held in Branson Landing’s Town Square with Lake Taneycomo and bluffs as a backdrop.
<p> Anglers catch a ride from the boat parking area behind Bass Pro Shops to the holding tanks backstage.</p>
Anglers catch a ride from the boat parking area behind Bass Pro Shops to the holding tanks backstage.
<p> Brian Snowden, Casey Scanlon and co-angler Mike Savage ride together on a Bad Boy Buggie.</p>
Brian Snowden, Casey Scanlon and co-angler Mike Savage ride together on a Bad Boy Buggie.
<p> The line quickly grows at the holding tanks as the anglers get ready to cross the stage.</p>
The line quickly grows at the holding tanks as the anglers get ready to cross the stage.
<p> Branson’s Hughes Brothers sing the national anthem before the crowd gathered at Branson Landing.</p>
Branson’s Hughes Brothers sing the national anthem before the crowd gathered at Branson Landing.
<p> The view from the Texas Land & Cattle Steak House was among the best, as was its food.</p>
The view from the Texas Land & Cattle Steak House was among the best, as was its food.
<p> James Niggemeyer (far right) started the day in 3<sup>rd</sup> place.</p>
James Niggemeyer (far right) started the day in 3rd place.
<p> A fan asks Tommy Martin to pose for a picture.</p>
A fan asks Tommy Martin to pose for a picture.
<p> Pros Chris Lee (left) and Tommy Martin lead up a posse of anglers waiting at the holding tanks.</p>
Pros Chris Lee (left) and Tommy Martin lead up a posse of anglers waiting at the holding tanks.
<p> Johnny Parker and Janet Parker talk about the event in which she hoped to qualify for the Elite Series.</p>
Johnny Parker and Janet Parker talk about the event in which she hoped to qualify for the Elite Series.
<p> The Branson Landing fountains had a bit of surprise with bursts of flames.</p>
The Branson Landing fountains had a bit of surprise with bursts of flames.
<p> Fans clamour for Bassmaster hats at the conclusion of the weigh-in.</p>
Fans clamour for Bassmaster hats at the conclusion of the weigh-in.
<p> James Niggemeyer’s children, Daniel, 6, and Abigail, 3, try to lift the Central Open trophy from Kevin Short’s wife, Kerry.</p>
James Niggemeyer’s children, Daniel, 6, and Abigail, 3, try to lift the Central Open trophy from Kevin Short’s wife, Kerry.