Open: Day 1 behind the scenes

Step behind the scenes as the Day 1 weigh-in at the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 gets underway.

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As the Day 1 weigh-in gets underway at Seminole, we step behind the scenes to see what's going on.
As the Day 1 weigh-in gets underway at Seminole, we step behind the scenes to see what’s going on.
The anthem plays as the anglers line up.
The anthem plays as the anglers line up.
A few shoal bass in the bags here this week. The Flint River, which flows into Lake Seminole, is loaded with shoal bass.
A few shoal bass in the bags here this week. The Flint River, which flows into Lake Seminole, is loaded with shoal bass.
Here comes a giant...
Here comes a giant…
Brandon McMillan shows off a stud.
Brandon McMillan shows off a stud.
The tanks are filling up.
The tanks are filling up.
Randall Tharp and his Day 1 co-angler Travis Kelehan are leaning a little.
Randall Tharp and his Day 1 co-angler Travis Kelehan are leaning a little.
Craig Lamb at work in the Tundra office.
Craig Lamb at work in the Tundra office.
As the line progresses...
As the line progresses…
a few anglers compare notes.
a few anglers compare notes.
Trevor Fitzgerald checks out Travis Kelehan's big one in the bag, a 7-13 giant.
Trevor Fitzgerald checks out Travis Kelehan’s big one in the bag, a 7-13 giant.
Alton Jones Jr is up next.
Alton Jones Jr is up next.
Current leader Brandon McMillan has some talking to do.
Current leader Brandon McMillan has some talking to do.
A look at those who stand behind McMillan.
A look at those who stand behind McMillan.
Time to show a few off for the camera.
Time to show a few off for the camera.
Trevor Fitzgerald, Randall Tharp and Travis Kelehan all with Seminole studs on Day 1.
Trevor Fitzgerald, Randall Tharp and Travis Kelehan all with Seminole studs on Day 1.
Sara Tharp checks in on Randy.
Sara Tharp checks in on Randy.
Josh Douglas clears the bump tub.
Josh Douglas clears the bump tub.
As some anglers roll through weigh-in, others ready for tomorrow.
As some anglers roll through weigh-in, others ready for tomorrow.
Cameras ready.
Cameras ready.
Some with no operators.
Some with no operators.
And other with hammers for operators. James Overstreet hard at work.
And other with hammers for operators. James Overstreet hard at work.
Trevor Fitzgerald started the week in second in AOY points, shooting to stay in the Top 5 to qualify for the 2016 Elite Series. But after a solid start on Day 1, the 2016 Bassmaster Classic berth is a good possibility too.
Trevor Fitzgerald started the week in second in AOY points, shooting to stay in the Top 5 to qualify for the 2016 Elite Series. But after a solid start on Day 1, the 2016 Bassmaster Classic berth is a good possibility too.
The other half of the McMillan and Tharp families cheering on their guys.
The other half of the McMillan and Tharp families cheering on their guys.
Here comes a fishing fan.
Here comes a fishing fan.
Mark Hicks interviews Randall Tharp...
Mark Hicks interviews Randall Tharp…
while Tharp keeps a close eye on Hicks' notes.
while Tharp keeps a close eye on Hicks’ notes.
Joey Nania hanging out with his number one fan.
Joey Nania hanging out with his number one fan.
The weigh-in rolls on...
The weigh-in rolls on…
...as the sun starts to beat down.
…as the sun starts to beat down.
Volunteers run bags back from the release boat.
Volunteers run bags back from the release boat.
Future hall of famers.
Future hall of famers.
Stephen Browning heads to the scales...
Stephen Browning heads to the scales…
...while fans grab a little video of their own.
…while fans grab a little video of their own.
Small boats abound this week...
Small boats abound this week…
...with several anglers banking on the river bite to outlast the big flipping bags.
…with several anglers banking on the river bite to outlast the big flipping bags.
Time to check the information board.
Time to check the information board.