Open: Behind the scenes

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Northern Open competitor Brian Schram performs before the final weigh-in at Bass Pro Shops in Auburn, New York.
Northern Open competitor Brian Schram performs before the final weigh-in at Bass Pro Shops in Auburn, New York.
Robert Parmer waits to weigh his fish.
Robert Parmer waits to weigh his fish.
James Niggemeyer enjoys the comments on the weigh-in stage from his final day co-angler Stephen Longobardi.
James Niggemeyer enjoys the comments on the weigh-in stage from his final day co-angler Stephen Longobardi.
Spectators lined the fence to enjoy the final day drive-thru weigh-in.
Spectators lined the fence to enjoy the final day drive-thru weigh-in.
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Elite Series pros Stephen Browning and Michael Iaconelli signed autographs during the weigh-in.  

Stephen Browning and Tom Presnell wait to be pulled to the stage.
Stephen Browning and Tom Presnell wait to be pulled to the stage.
Co-angler champion Todd Sterner pulls his best of the day from the livewell.
Co-angler champion Todd Sterner pulls his best of the day from the livewell.
Fans greet Michael Iaconelli as his boat is pulled to the weigh-in stage.
Fans greet Michael Iaconelli as his boat is pulled to the weigh-in stage.
Todd Sterner receives a congratulatory hug from his son Joe, after his victory. Joe Sterner worked as a volunteer during the tournament.
Todd Sterner receives a congratulatory hug from his son Joe, after his victory. Joe Sterner worked as a volunteer during the tournament.
Stephen Browning waits in the hot seat while Pete Gluszek explains to the crowd how he caught his fish.
Stephen Browning waits in the hot seat while Pete Gluszek explains to the crowd how he caught his fish.
Gluszek steps from his boat with his winning bag of bass.
Gluszek steps from his boat with his winning bag of bass.
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Gluszek wins Northern Open #3 on Cayuga Lake and will compete in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.