Day 2 behind the scenes at Ross Barnett

Anglers make their way in while friends, family and fans gather for the Day 2 weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate.

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Anglers make their way in while friends, family and fans gather for the Day 2 weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate. Rough water presents problems for anglers as they try to load their boats.
Anglers make their way in while friends, family and fans gather for the Day 2 weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 presented by Allstate. Rough water presents problems for anglers as they try to load their boats.
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High winds are making the weigh-in a little uncomfortable.
High winds are making the weigh-in a little uncomfortable.
Anglers continue to fight their way into and onto the dock.
Anglers continue to fight their way into and onto the dock.
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Winds gusting above 25 mph blow directly into the launch site.
Winds gusting above 25 mph blow directly into the launch site.
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Rain or no rain, the fans want to see their anglers.
Rain or no rain, the fans want to see their anglers.
A plane flys over the weigh-in.
A plane flys over the weigh-in.
The wind is finally dying down a little and the anglers who gave themselves plenty of time to run in, now have time on their hands and decide to make a few more casts on the jetty nearby.
The wind is finally dying down a little and the anglers who gave themselves plenty of time to run in, now have time on their hands and decide to make a few more casts on the jetty nearby.
A giant bag goes across the scales.
A giant bag goes across the scales.
Gene Bishop drops 26-1 on the scales and shocks everyone including himself.
Gene Bishop drops 26-1 on the scales and shocks everyone including himself.
“Did you see that?” Tournament Manager Chris Bowes reacts to the giant bag that came across the stage.
Fans of all ages in attendance.
Fans of all ages in attendance.
The sun finally breaks through the clouds.
The sun finally breaks through the clouds.
Brett Preuett is feeling a little rough after fighting through an unknown element that had him double over on the water this morning.
Brett Preuett is feeling a little rough after fighting through an unknown element that had him double over on the water this morning.
Someone's angler must have caught them.
Someone’s angler must have caught them.
Coolest camera mount I've ever scene. A modified deer rifle.
Coolest camera mount I’ve ever scene. A modified deer rifle.
The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back in after dumping a boat load of Ross Barnett bass back into the fishery.
The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back in after dumping a boat load of Ross Barnett bass back into the fishery.
All the boats are in. Checking them in was a wet and rough job today.
All the boats are in. Checking them in was a wet and rough job today.
Brent Chapman is all smiles knowing he'll be fishing on the final day.
Brent Chapman is all smiles knowing he’ll be fishing on the final day.
The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back to the trailer.
The Shimano Live Release boat makes its way back to the trailer.
Time for the pros and cos to split up for the day.
Time for the pros and cos to split up for the day.
The weigh-in rolls on as fans who outlasted the storm look on.
The weigh-in rolls on as fans who outlasted the storm look on.
The wind is finally laying down.
The wind is finally laying down.
There's a big one coming across the stage.
There’s a big one coming across the stage.
Rough water is rough on the equipment.
Rough water is rough on the equipment.
Anglers bag their fish...
Anglers bag their fish…
... and the kids want to get involved.
… and the kids want to get involved.
Having a hard time getting a hold of the good one.
Having a hard time getting a hold of the good one.
Got it.
Got it.
Checking the standings to see if it's going to be a pay day.
Checking the standings to see if it’s going to be a pay day.
The rain is gone, but the umbrellas stay out just in case.
The rain is gone, but the umbrellas stay out just in case.
Fishing, a family affair.
Fishing, a family affair.
Time to weigh them.
Time to weigh them.