2010 Southern Open #1: Day Three, Behind the Scenes

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Three of the 2010 Southern Open #1 held on Lake Okeechobee near Okeechobee, Florida.

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Fans gather at the bank to greet the top 30 pros and co-anglers in the first Bassmaster Southern Open of the year.
Fans gather at the bank to greet the top 30 pros and co-anglers in the first Bassmaster Southern Open of the year.
Elite Series pro Russ Lane gets the
Elite Series pro Russ Lane gets the “treatment” at the “bump table” backstage by Bassmaster Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin.
It was standing room only as fans had to pack outside both ends of the buildings after filling four sets of bleachers for the final day of the Southern Open.
It was standing room only as fans had to pack outside both ends of the buildings after filling four sets of bleachers for the final day of the Southern Open.
For the second day in a row, the right end of the building had the most enthusiastic BASS fans at the weigh-in. That could also be said of every BASS fan in the state of Florida, thank you all!
For the second day in a row, the right end of the building had the most enthusiastic BASS fans at the weigh-in. That could also be said of every BASS fan in the state of Florida, thank you all!
Brothers Jon Walborn (right) and Ryan Wilhelm honor the flag as the long standing tradition of the playing of the national anthem takes place.
Brothers Jon Walborn (right) and Ryan Wilhelm honor the flag as the long standing tradition of the playing of the national anthem takes place.
The famous Bassmaster
The famous Bassmaster “hot seat” along with the co-champion and champion trophy wait patiently on stage for the final weigh-in to get underway.
Aaron Martens talks with a group of young Federation Nation members who volunteered to help ferry fish to the release boat all week after school.
Aaron Martens talks with a group of young Federation Nation members who volunteered to help ferry fish to the release boat all week after school.
The final pro anglers stand at the tanks to the side of the stage, trying to sort out who might have the most weight.
The final pro anglers stand at the tanks to the side of the stage, trying to sort out who might have the most weight.
Blake Stewart beat out almost 200 co-anglers to secure the co-angling champion title and took home a new Skeeter to go with it.
Blake Stewart beat out almost 200 co-anglers to secure the co-angling champion title and took home a new Skeeter to go with it.
This enthusiastic group of volunteers are also Federation Nation members, and the future of our beloved sport of bass fishing. Great job guys!
This enthusiastic group of volunteers are also Federation Nation members, and the future of our beloved sport of bass fishing. Great job guys!
... and then there were three.
… and then there were three.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane gives a fist pump after knocking his older brother, Elite pro Bobby Lane from the
Elite Series pro Chris Lane gives a fist pump after knocking his older brother, Elite pro Bobby Lane from the “hot seat”.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane was able to hold off Randall Tharp. Lane claims the first Open victory of the year on the BASS Southern Opens.
Elite Series pro Chris Lane was able to hold off Randall Tharp. Lane claims the first Open victory of the year on the BASS Southern Opens.