Southern Open #1 Day One behind-the-scenes

See behind-the-scenes photos from the weigh-in on the beautiful (and bountiful!) Harris Chain!

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<p> After experiencing a minor mechanical issue, a BoatUS Angler tow boat pulled Roland Martin’s boat to the weigh-in site. </p>
After experiencing a minor mechanical issue, a BoatUS Angler tow boat pulled Roland Martin’s boat to the weigh-in site. 
<p> With an assist from BoatUS Angler, Roland Martin made it to the weigh-in site in time to weigh his Day One catch. </p>
With an assist from BoatUS Angler, Roland Martin made it to the weigh-in site in time to weigh his Day One catch. 
<p>  </p> <p> Steve Wisdom caught the largest bass on Day One, weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces. </p>
 

Steve Wisdom caught the largest bass on Day One, weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces. 

<p>  </p> <p> Wisdom gets a good grip on his big bass before placing it in the weigh-bag. </p>
 

Wisdom gets a good grip on his big bass before placing it in the weigh-bag. 

<p>  </p> <p> Wisdom’s co-angler, Eamon Bolton, shows off his best two fish of the day. </p>
 

Wisdom’s co-angler, Eamon Bolton, shows off his best two fish of the day. 

<p> Jonathon VanDam pulls his fish from the livewell at the end of Day One. VanDam is in 40<font size=
Jonathon VanDam pulls his fish from the livewell at the end of Day One. VanDam is in 40th place with 11 pounds, 15 ounces.
<p>  </p> <p> A large crowd gathers to view the Day One weigh-in. </p>
 

A large crowd gathers to view the Day One weigh-in. 

<p>  </p> <p> After weighing his fish, Day One leader Tim Frederick discusses his first day on the water. Frederick leads with 28 pounds, 3 ounces. </p>
 

After weighing his fish, Day One leader Tim Frederick discusses his first day on the water. Frederick leads with 28 pounds, 3 ounces. 

<p>  </p> <p> Early flights of anglers line up to take the stage. </p>
 

Early flights of anglers line up to take the stage. 

<p> B.A.S.S. Senior Editor Ken Duke listens as Terry Scroggins and Aaron Martens discuss their first day of fishing on Harris Chain.</p>
B.A.S.S. Senior Editor Ken Duke listens as Terry Scroggins and Aaron Martens discuss their first day of fishing on Harris Chain.
<p>  </p> <p> Jackson Iversteer was one of the younger volunteers that helped facilitate the Day One weigh-in.</p>
 

Jackson Iversteer was one of the younger volunteers that helped facilitate the Day One weigh-in.