2009 Central Open #1: Fish-Off

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the fish-off required to break a tie on the final day of the 2009 Central Open #1 on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

Elite Series Pro James Niggemeyer is the first to weigh his fish. This was decided by a coin toss giving Jerrel Pringle the choice.
Elite Series Pro James Niggemeyer is the first to weigh his fish. This was decided by a coin toss giving Jerrel Pringle the choice.
James Niggemeyer's total of five bass weigh in at 14 pounds, 1 ounce.
James Niggemeyer’s total of five bass weigh in at 14 pounds, 1 ounce.
Jerrel Pringle and Tournament Director Chris Bowes are the only ones who knew he only had three bass in his bag.
Jerrel Pringle and Tournament Director Chris Bowes are the only ones who knew he only had three bass in his bag.
Pringle's fish weigh in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
Pringle’s fish weigh in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
James Niggemeyer is stunned to see that he has won the fish-off.
James Niggemeyer is stunned to see that he has won the fish-off.
Elite Series Pro James Niggemeyer is presented with trophy for the first Central Open.
Elite Series Pro James Niggemeyer is presented with trophy for the first Central Open.
Elite Series Pro James Niggemeyer signs an autograph as the group of fans who showed up for the weigh-in each congratulate him.
Elite Series Pro James Niggemeyer signs an autograph as the group of fans who showed up for the weigh-in each congratulate him.