Day 3 behind-the-scenes

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A great crowd showed up at the Bass Pro Shops in Orlando for the final day weigh-in of the first Southern Open of the year.
A great crowd showed up at the Bass Pro Shops in Orlando for the final day weigh-in of the first Southern Open of the year.
TH Marine and Power Pole set up tents to show off their products and support for the fishing industry.
TH Marine and Power Pole set up tents to show off their products and support for the fishing industry.
Florida Trophy Catch and Starbrite Star Tron have tents as well. Trophy Catch is a cool program that rewards anglers who catch a giant Florida bass as long as they are registered with the program.
Florida Trophy Catch and Starbrite Star Tron have tents as well. Trophy Catch is a cool program that rewards anglers who catch a giant Florida bass as long as they are registered with the program.
Toyota had a casting activity set up for young anglers to test out their flipping skills. Flipping is a major part of Florida fishing, so we suspect most of those kids will have it down pat.
Toyota had a casting activity set up for young anglers to test out their flipping skills. Flipping is a major part of Florida fishing, so we suspect most of those kids will have it down pat.
Bobby Lane’s crew is here to show their support. For the second year in a row he made the final day cut in the Kissimmee Chain Open.
Bobby Lane’s crew is here to show their support. For the second year in a row he made the final day cut in the Kissimmee Chain Open.
Before he weighs his fish on stage, he stops and talks with writer Ken Duke about his day on the water and his week of fishing.
Before he weighs his fish on stage, he stops and talks with writer Ken Duke about his day on the water and his week of fishing.
Cody Detweiler talks with B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb about his day, giving him a quick estimate of his weight.
Cody Detweiler talks with B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb about his day, giving him a quick estimate of his weight.
Wesley Strader talks with his buddy Luke Dunkin before heading to weigh-in. He is a nervous wreck after catching just 13-1 today.
Wesley Strader talks with his buddy Luke Dunkin before heading to weigh-in. He is a nervous wreck after catching just 13-1 today.
On top of the Shimano Live Release boat, one could get a better view of the great crowd that is here to watch the weigh-in.
On top of the Shimano Live Release boat, one could get a better view of the great crowd that is here to watch the weigh-in.
Defending Kissimmee Chain Southern Open champion Chad Morgenthaler bags up his fish.
Defending Kissimmee Chain Southern Open champion Chad Morgenthaler bags up his fish.
He shows off his biggest fish for the crowd while on-lookers take photos and video.
He shows off his biggest fish for the crowd while on-lookers take photos and video.
Terry Scroggins, Jason Williamson and Brad Knight watch as the weights are getting closer and the last few anglers to weigh in make things more interesting.
Terry Scroggins, Jason Williamson and Brad Knight watch as the weights are getting closer and the last few anglers to weigh in make things more interesting.
The close weighs have everyone on edge. Detweiler’s dad (left) looks on as other anglers speculate what it’s going to take to win.
The close weighs have everyone on edge. Detweiler’s dad (left) looks on as other anglers speculate what it’s going to take to win.
Strader shocks the crowd with just enough to win - two ounces. Detweiler’s dad smiles, proud of his son's second place finish.
Strader shocks the crowd with just enough to win – two ounces. Detweiler’s dad smiles, proud of his son’s second place finish.
Strader and Detweiler shake hands and hug as the scales confirm that Strader is the champ.
Strader and Detweiler shake hands and hug as the scales confirm that Strader is the champ.
Strader lets a young fan pose with his new hardware.
Strader lets a young fan pose with his new hardware.