Northern Open: Day One Behind the Scenes

Check out images from behind the scenes on Day One on the James River.

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<p> Volunteer Charles Klein drops ice into the holding tanks backstage.</p>
Volunteer Charles Klein drops ice into the holding tanks backstage.
<p>  </p> <p> B.A.S.S. official Chris Bowes has a meeting with all the volunteers. </p>
 

B.A.S.S. official Chris Bowes has a meeting with all the volunteers. 

<p> Peewee Powers shows volunteers how to work the bump table. </p>
Peewee Powers shows volunteers how to work the bump table. 
<p>  </p> <p> Spectators watch anglers rush to last minute spots at the end of the day. </p>
 

Spectators watch anglers rush to last minute spots at the end of the day. 

<p>  </p> <p> Fans lined the docks as the anglers came in for the weigh-in. </p>
 

Fans lined the docks as the anglers came in for the weigh-in. 

<p>  </p> <p> Michael Murphy was the first pro angler to arrive. </p>
 

Michael Murphy was the first pro angler to arrive. 

<p> Local news stations covered today’s festivities. </p>
Local news stations covered today’s festivities. 
<p>  </p> <p> Fans overcame the hot, Virginia afternoon to watch the Day One weigh-in at James River. </p>
 

Fans overcame the hot, Virginia afternoon to watch the Day One weigh-in at James River. 

<p>  </p> <p> Fans lined the tanks to get a sneak peek of any large fish. </p>
 

Fans lined the tanks to get a sneak peek of any large fish. 

<p>  </p> <p> Competitors must visit the bump table before hitting the stage. </p>
 

Competitors must visit the bump table before hitting the stage. 

<p>  </p> <p> Anglers wait in line for their turn on stage with Chris Bowes.</p>
 

Anglers wait in line for their turn on stage with Chris Bowes.