Day 3 behind the scenes at Bass Pro Shops

Go behind the scenes at Bass Pro Shops, hosts for the final day weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Ross Barnett presented by Allstate.

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Bass Pro Shops hosts the final day weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Ross Barnett presented by Allstate.
Bass Pro Shops hosts the final day weigh-in of the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Ross Barnett presented by Allstate.
Former Miami Dolphin and current Bass Pro Shops pro Kendall Newson hangs out with fans before weigh-in.
Former Miami Dolphin and current Bass Pro Shops pro Kendall Newson hangs out with fans before weigh-in.
Newson has gifts for all the kids.
Newson has gifts for all the kids.
Brent Chapman signing a few autographs in the boat yard.
Brent Chapman signing a few autographs in the boat yard.
Z-Man teammates Luke Clausen and Stephen Browning chat it up before heading to the scales.
Z-Man teammates Luke Clausen and Stephen Browning chat it up before heading to the scales.
My guess, Clausen said something funny.
My guess, Clausen said something funny.
Brent Chapman and his wife, Bobbi, hang out before weigh-in.
Brent Chapman and his wife, Bobbi, hang out before weigh-in.
The boats are all lined up and ready to go.
The boats are all lined up and ready to go.
Jason Christie and Michael Yoder chat before bagging their fish.
Jason Christie and Michael Yoder chat before bagging their fish.
Fred Roumbanis relaxes while he waits to weigh in.
Fred Roumbanis relaxes while he waits to weigh in.
Brett Preuett is happy to have the year started off with a Top 12 as he pursues an Elite Series berth.
Brett Preuett is happy to have the year started off with a Top 12 as he pursues an Elite Series berth.
Chris Jones chats with fellow Oklahoman Tommy Biffle about Biffle's big day.
Chris Jones chats with fellow Oklahoman Tommy Biffle about Biffle’s big day.
Time to roll the anglers through.
Time to roll the anglers through.
A huge crowd gathers at Bass Pro Shops.
A huge crowd gathers at Bass Pro Shops.
Tournament officials take the fish from the stage...
Tournament officials take the fish from the stage…
...and put them in the Shimano Live Release boat.
…and put them in the Shimano Live Release boat.
Jason Christie's rig rolls out as the next angler prepares to come through.
Jason Christie’s rig rolls out as the next angler prepares to come through.
Tha A.R.E. rig is looking sweet.
Tha A.R.E. rig is looking sweet.
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A look from the midst of the crowd.
A look from the midst of the crowd.
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Toyota Tundras on display for all to see.
Toyota Tundras on display for all to see.
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Pick your favorite.
Pick your favorite.
Made in America.
Made in America.
Test your casting skills.
Test your casting skills.
Information...
Information…
...and prizes from all our great sponsors.
…and prizes from all our great sponsors.
A river runs through it, sort of.
A river runs through it, sort of.
Fred Roumbanis signing a few autographs.
Fred Roumbanis signing a few autographs.
Looks like dinner's ready.
Looks like dinner’s ready.
Kendall Newson hangs with fans and hooks them up with a free meal.
Kendall Newson hangs with fans and hooks them up with a free meal.
Newson's rig isn't far away.
Newson’s rig isn’t far away.
Co-angler Adam Horn bags his fish.
Co-angler Adam Horn bags his fish.
Luke Clausen bags his as well.
Luke Clausen bags his as well.
Snapping pics of fans snapping pics.
Snapping pics of fans snapping pics.
Brett Preuett rolls up to weigh.
Brett Preuett rolls up to weigh.
Michael Yoder shows us one.
Michael Yoder shows us one.
Preuett grabs his fish.
Preuett grabs his fish.
The Yoder clan looks on.
The Yoder clan looks on.
A group gathers to see Brent Chapman bag his fish...
A group gathers to see Brent Chapman bag his fish…
... and one of the little guys musters up the courage to touch one.
… and one of the little guys musters up the courage to touch one.
Jones rolls in.
Jones rolls in.
Tommy Biffle is bringing a bag to the scales.
Tommy Biffle is bringing a bag to the scales.
Number 1...
Number 1…
...that's 2...
…that’s 2…
...number 3...
…number 3…
...four is a big one too...
…four is a big one too…
...and number 5 is a stud.
…and number 5 is a stud.
A big limit for Biffle.
A big limit for Biffle.
Jay Brainard has something to show us too though.
Jay Brainard has something to show us too though.
Brainard reaches in...
Brainard reaches in…
...and shows off a pair of giants.
…and shows off a pair of giants.
Easy does it.
Easy does it.
Gotta get these big girls back in the bag.
Gotta get these big girls back in the bag.
A full sack for Brainard.
A full sack for Brainard.
This little guy's trying to find a fish in a puddle that's formed on a boulder out in front of Bass Pro.
This little guy’s trying to find a fish in a puddle that’s formed on a boulder out in front of Bass Pro.
Brainard pulls in.
Brainard pulls in.
The scene is set, Brainard needs a big bag to bump Biffle.
The scene is set, Brainard needs a big bag to bump Biffle.
Veteran B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet offers a little coaching to rookie pro Jay Brainard.
Veteran B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet offers a little coaching to rookie pro Jay Brainard.
Brainard delivers.
Brainard delivers.
Brainard takes the lead from Tommy Biffle.
Brainard takes the lead from Tommy Biffle.
Brainard shows his fish off to the crowd at Bass Pro Shops.
Brainard shows his fish off to the crowd at Bass Pro Shops.
Biffle Looks on knowing his time is up on the hot seat.
Biffle Looks on knowing his time is up on the hot seat.
Biffle offers a word of praise...
Biffle offers a word of praise…
...and a handshake to Brainard as he takes over the hot seat.
…and a handshake to Brainard as he takes over the hot seat.
Brainard realizes he just knocked off a legend of the sport.
Brainard realizes he just knocked off a legend of the sport.
Brainard takes it all in while snapping a pic with his cell phone.
Brainard takes it all in while snapping a pic with his cell phone.
All Brainard can do now is watch as Day 2 leader Gene Bishop heads to his boat to grab his fish.
All Brainard can do now is watch as Day 2 leader Gene Bishop heads to his boat to grab his fish.
A look of concern when Brainard sees Bishop's bag.
A look of concern when Brainard sees Bishop’s bag.
One moment, both bitter and sweet.
One moment, both bitter and sweet.
Brainard receives a pat on the back from B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chris Bowes.
Brainard receives a pat on the back from B.A.S.S. Tournament Manager Chris Bowes.
Interview time for the Co-Angler Champion, Bill Mccoun.
Interview time for the Co-Angler Champion, Bill Mccoun.
Jason Christie signs autographs as the weigh-in concludes.
Jason Christie signs autographs as the weigh-in concludes.
Tommy Biffle gets in on the autographing action.
Tommy Biffle gets in on the autographing action.
The making of a magic moment. James Overstreet sets up the cover shot for Bassmsater.com.
The making of a magic moment. James Overstreet sets up the cover shot for Bassmsater.com.