2009 Southern Open #2: Day Three, Behind The Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Three of the 2009 Southern Open #2 on Wheeler Lake, near Decatur, Alabama.

The first flight of boats make their way back to Ingall's Harbor in Decatur, Ala., for the final weigh-in of the Southern Open #2 presented by Oakley.
The first flight of boats make their way back to Ingall’s Harbor in Decatur, Ala., for the final weigh-in of the Southern Open #2 presented by Oakley.
Elite pro Mark Menendez eases his way to the dock to see if he was able to catch Day One and Day Two leader Chris Payne. Menendez started the day with a 3 pound, 3 ounce deficit to overcome.
Elite pro Mark Menendez eases his way to the dock to see if he was able to catch Day One and Day Two leader Chris Payne. Menendez started the day with a 3 pound, 3 ounce deficit to overcome.
Despite the rain for most of the day, and the threat of more to come, many BASS fans showed up for the final weigh-in to see who would be crowned champion of the Southern Open on Wheeler Lake presented by Oakley.
Despite the rain for most of the day, and the threat of more to come, many BASS fans showed up for the final weigh-in to see who would be crowned champion of the Southern Open on Wheeler Lake presented by Oakley.
As with all of the BASS events, the volunteers worked tirelessly this week carrying fish from the stage to the live-release boats parked in the harbor.
As with all of the BASS events, the volunteers worked tirelessly this week carrying fish from the stage to the live-release boats parked in the harbor.
BASS official
BASS official “Pee Wee” Powers moves anglers closer together in the holding tanks to make room for all 60 competing anglers.
The Southern Open Champion trophy stands tall on the stage, waiting for the next champion to be crowned in the Bassmaster Southern Open Division.
The Southern Open Champion trophy stands tall on the stage, waiting for the next champion to be crowned in the Bassmaster Southern Open Division.
BASS fans came prepared for the rain with umbrellas as others are not bothered by it at all. Tournament Director Chris Bowes was able to complete the weigh-in just before the heavy rains set in.
BASS fans came prepared for the rain with umbrellas as others are not bothered by it at all. Tournament Director Chris Bowes was able to complete the weigh-in just before the heavy rains set in.
Southern Open #2 Champion Chris Payne clutches the Champion trophy tight as he gives interviews at the completion of the weigh-in.
Southern Open #2 Champion Chris Payne clutches the Champion trophy tight as he gives interviews at the completion of the weigh-in.