Day 2: Nine from Norman

Behind the scenes at Lake Norman: Craig Lamb dodges the rain to bring you some off-stage action on Day 2!

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A floating boat fob is pitched into the net to signal the beginning of the Day 2 weigh-in.
A floating boat fob is pitched into the net to signal the beginning of the Day 2 weigh-in.
The first flight arrives just in time before a deluge of rain passes over the weigh-in site at Blythe Landing.
The first flight arrives just in time before a deluge of rain passes over the weigh-in site at Blythe Landing.
By Flight #5 it’s time for another load of fish to be released back into Lake Norman.
By Flight #5 it’s time for another load of fish to be released back into Lake Norman.
Jordan Lee talks strategy for Saturday while viewing the map on his Lowrance unit.
Jordan Lee talks strategy for Saturday while viewing the map on his Lowrance unit.
Larry McMurray catches a five-bass limit today to conclude his Open season.
Larry McMurray catches a five-bass limit today to conclude his Open season.
The boats linger around the boat ramp following weigh-in for loading out.
The boats linger around the boat ramp following weigh-in for loading out.
Ominous clouds gather over Blythe Landing as the weigh-in nears conclusion.
Ominous clouds gather over Blythe Landing as the weigh-in nears conclusion.
The cold front with damaging storms moves into the area just prior to the conclusion of the weigh-in.
The cold front with damaging storms moves into the area just prior to the conclusion of the weigh-in.
Even the official time clock gets a cover-up as the rain begins to pour over the weigh-in site.
Even the official time clock gets a cover-up as the rain begins to pour over the weigh-in site.