2008 Elite Series: Champion's Choice Day Four Launch

Terry Butcher gives an interview to ESPN cameras on the final day of the Champion's Choice presented by Ramada Worldwide.

Michael Iaconelli rigs a lure that he hope will bring him another 20-plus pound sack of bass on the final day, as he is over three pounds behind Dean Rojas in the standings.

Casey Ashley and Terry Butcher honor the flag as the national anthem rings through the Oneida Shores Park.

Michael Iaconelli goes out just behind the leader Dean Rojas as the late morning launch gets underway.

The rest of the field fights their way out onto Oneida Lake for the final push toward the Champion's Choice title and the $100,000 in first-place prize money.

Mike McClelland readies his gear as the time for launch nears. McClelland hopes he can move up in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings on the final day of the Champion's Choice.

Bill Lowen gathers his gear and makes final preparations to give himself the best chance to move farther up the leaderboard.

Dean Rojas gives a final interview before the Elite-12 launches onto Oneida Lake to decide the champion of the Champion's Choice.

Dustin Wilks gathers his rods and straps them on the front deck as he prepares for the final day of competition.

Kevin VanDam made his way onto the dock to congratulate Dean Rojas for his lead and wish him well on the final day.

A young fan with his father takes time to fish while watching the best anglers in the world head out for the final day of battle.

The pro competitors make a last ditch effort in preparation for the final day of competition on Oneida Lake.

Ray Scott, the father of BASS, takes the time to speak to each angler before launch. Here he visits with the 2008 Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones.

Ray Scott shakes hands with Casey Ashley as he wishes him well on the final day of the Champion's Choice.

Michael Iaconelli gets some 'love for luck' before heading out for his final day of the Champion's Choice. He goes into the day in second place, just over three pounds behind leader Dean Rojas.

The docks were crowded with fans, media, and family as the anglers prepare for launch.

Leader Dean Rojas idles away from the dock as the final day of the Champion's Choice gets underway.