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Weekend Series Championship weigh-in

Adam Wagner is headed to the Bassmaster Classic after holding on to the lead on the final day of the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship.

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It will be a long wait for Adam Wagner and co-angler Brett Stearnes. The leaders are the last to weigh in at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship at Old Hickory Lake.
It will be a long wait for Adam Wagner and co-angler Brett Stearnes. The leaders are the last to weigh in at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship at Old Hickory Lake.
It’s a sunny, cool day on Old Hickory Lake as the top 25 anglers arrive at Sanders Ferry Park.
It’s a sunny, cool day on Old Hickory Lake as the top 25 anglers arrive at Sanders Ferry Park.
Second-place angler Marshall Thompson begins his long wait at the docks. He’ll be the next-to-last angler to weigh in.
Second-place angler Marshall Thompson begins his long wait at the docks. He’ll be the next-to-last angler to weigh in.
The top 25 anglers arrive at the docks for the final weigh-in to determine the champion and invitee to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
The top 25 anglers arrive at the docks for the final weigh-in to determine the champion and invitee to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
The weigh-in tent looms in the background. It’s the final destination for the top 25 anglers awaiting their fate.
The weigh-in tent looms in the background. It’s the final destination for the top 25 anglers awaiting their fate.
Anglers stow their tackle and wait for the weigh-in to begin.
Anglers stow their tackle and wait for the weigh-in to begin.
Final day leader Adam Wagner takes the hot seat at 2:30 p.m. It will be another hour before he learns his fate.
Final day leader Adam Wagner takes the hot seat at 2:30 p.m. It will be another hour before he learns his fate.
Seated opposite Wagner in the co-angler hot seat is Brett Stearnes. He too, will face an hour’s wait before learning his fate.
Seated opposite Wagner in the co-angler hot seat is Brett Stearnes. He too, will face an hour’s wait before learning his fate.
The first group of anglers makes the walk from the docks to the weigh-in tent.
The first group of anglers makes the walk from the docks to the weigh-in tent.
Ohio angler Nick Prvonozac weighs a catch that will reward him with sixth place at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Ohio angler Nick Prvonozac weighs a catch that will reward him with sixth place at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Co-angler leader Brett Stearnes bags his fish with pro leader Adam Wagner.
Co-angler leader Brett Stearnes bags his fish with pro leader Adam Wagner.
Adam Wagner measures a close fish before bagging it for the weigh-in. A 14-inch minimum length limit is enforced in the tournament.
Adam Wagner measures a close fish before bagging it for the weigh-in. A 14-inch minimum length limit is enforced in the tournament.
Adam Wagner bags his last keeper before heading to the weigh-in tent.
Adam Wagner bags his last keeper before heading to the weigh-in tent.
Adam Wagner begins the long walk back to the weigh-in tent. This time he goes with a bag filled with fish. The hot seat awaits again.
Adam Wagner begins the long walk back to the weigh-in tent. This time he goes with a bag filled with fish. The hot seat awaits again.
South Carolina angler Andy Wicker weighs the catch that rewards him with third place in the pro division.
South Carolina angler Andy Wicker weighs the catch that rewards him with third place in the pro division.
Marshall Thompson’s wait is over. This kicker fish rewarded the Kentucky angler with second place at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Marshall Thompson’s wait is over. This kicker fish rewarded the Kentucky angler with second place at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Marshall Thompson takes the lead and warms up the hot seat. His fate rests on the next and final angler to weigh in.
Marshall Thompson takes the lead and warms up the hot seat. His fate rests on the next and final angler to weigh in.
That angler is leader Adam Wagner who raises his arms in victory after his fish are weighed. Standing beside him is runner up Marshall Thompson.
That angler is leader Adam Wagner who raises his arms in victory after his fish are weighed. Standing beside him is runner up Marshall Thompson.
The winner and runner up embrace in a show of good sportsmanship.
The winner and runner up embrace in a show of good sportsmanship.
Adam Wagner with the final day catch that sends him to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
Adam Wagner with the final day catch that sends him to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
Wagner raises the trophy in a show of victory.
Wagner raises the trophy in a show of victory.
Brett Stearnes poses with the fish that rewarded the 19-year-old Missouri angler with the co-angler win at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Brett Stearnes poses with the fish that rewarded the 19-year-old Missouri angler with the co-angler win at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Brett Stearnes proudly holds his trophy as the co-angler champion at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Brett Stearnes proudly holds his trophy as the co-angler champion at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Pro champion Adam Wagner and Co-angler champion Brett Stearnes were partners on the final day.
Pro champion Adam Wagner and Co-angler champion Brett Stearnes were partners on the final day.
Adam Wagner faces the media for a TV interview following his win at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.
Adam Wagner faces the media for a TV interview following his win at the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship.

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