I saw it unfold starting at the morning launches, from the water as I followed our SC and NC pros, watched it from the media section at the afternoon weigh-ins and talked to the guys back in the media room after the day was over…and it all ended in one of the greatest, most electric atmospheres inside the Colonial Life Arena at the final weigh-in Sunday afternoon. I hope some of you were there to see the same things I did, but if you weren’t able to attend, maybe these pictures will help get you a little closer to the action.
Taking a test ride with the new Evinrude G2...smooth, quiet and digital!
Bass and BBQ way...not a bad way to get things started.
Rodney and one...
....and Rodney with the other.
Had to stop and see my friends at Anglers@USC fishing club.
Evryone's grandparents...Forrest and Nina Woods
Yes, I got to talk a little with Rodney backstage before he put on a great 90 minute show.
Rodney Atkins...
The Band...
Rodney singing to his biggest fans, namely a blond and brunette on either side of this picture.
Cocky gets in on the action.
Our SCDNR folks had great seats for the show too.
Hank Parker and Forrest Woods getting the weigh-in started.
45 pro anglers wanted to win te cup, now only ten were in the running.
Anthony Gagliardi...
Bryan Thrift...
and Casey Ashley. SC and NC well represented.
Casey came up short even though he liked the hot and slick conditions.
Bryaan had a chance but came up a few fish short on the final day.
Anthony led by only 1 ounce with Brent Ehrler, the leader after Day 3, yet to weigh in. his 5 fish.
Brent didn't repeat as FLW Champion but he had the sportsmanship to congratulate Anthony...who looked like he was about to pass out!
A picture for everyone...Anthony and Kristen celebrate after a tough year..
Letting it all out...
You have to love all the families at the Cup.
Holding what must have been a very dim prospect after Okeechobee.
Not a bad day at the office.
He said he would stay as long as people kept coming to the stage....honored to get my turn.
and a picture to go along with my autographed media card.
