Southern Open #2 behind the scenes

Patrick Bone takes the Southern Open #2!

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Local favorite Ott Defoe was the subject of several photos during the final weigh in. 
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Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2 champion Patrick Bone, tells the crowd how he caught his winning weight on Douglas Lake. 
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2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane finished 7th with 47 pounds. 
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The Top 12 begin to arrive for the final weigh. 
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Ott Defoe finished 11th with 34 pounds, 10 ounces. 
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Ott Defoe strolls to the weigh in stage with his Day Three bag of fish. 
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A large crowd gathered up for the weigh in on the final day.
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David Mullins bags his fish. Mullins would finish 2nd with 61 pounds, 6 ounces. 
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After hearing Mullins weigh announced on stage, eventual champion Patrick Bone knew he had enough weight to win. 
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 Mullins pulls his two largest fish from the live well to show to the crowd. 
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Mullins makes the walk to the stage with his winning bag of fish. 
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Mullins is announced the champion and displays a very impressive vertical leap. 
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The champion’s trophy awaits Patrick Bone.