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2009 Federation Nation Championship: Day Three Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Federation nation championship on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida on the third day launch.

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Chuck Murray reties as he waits in the boat yard to be launched for the final take of off the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championships.
Chuck Murray reties as he waits in the boat yard to be launched for the final take of off the Bassmaster Federation Nation Championships.
Angler Brent Long looks through his tackle for just the right bait.
Angler Brent Long looks through his tackle for just the right bait.
Leroy Starling (left) laughs at a statement made by Tim Dolan (left) as they talk in the boat yard while prepping for the final day of the Championship.
Leroy Starling (left) laughs at a statement made by Tim Dolan (left) as they talk in the boat yard while prepping for the final day of the Championship.
Mike Wolfenden mumbled something about
Mike Wolfenden mumbled something about “big bait, big fish” and then showed what he was tying on!
Charles Sjobeck III, aka Skip Sjobeck, talks to Scott Weiland about how he might be able take back his Day One lead.
Charles Sjobeck III, aka Skip Sjobeck, talks to Scott Weiland about how he might be able take back his Day One lead.
Tom Jessop from Texas changed to 65 pound braid after breaking off a fish on 30 pound mono on Day Two.
Tom Jessop from Texas changed to 65 pound braid after breaking off a fish on 30 pound mono on Day Two.
Michael Mulone Director of Site Selection and Event Marketing for ESPN and B.A.S.S. motions for the Toyota to come back further as he helps get all of the contenders in the water.
Michael Mulone Director of Site Selection and Event Marketing for ESPN and B.A.S.S. motions for the Toyota to come back further as he helps get all of the contenders in the water.
The dock was abuzz early on the final launch of the Federation Nation Championships.
The dock was abuzz early on the final launch of the Federation Nation Championships.
Scott Weiland gets well wishes and a good luck hug before launch.
Scott Weiland gets well wishes and a good luck hug before launch.
Chuck Murray fans were easy to spot on the dock this final morning as they held signs in support.
Chuck Murray fans were easy to spot on the dock this final morning as they held signs in support.
The competitors get lined up as the time for launch gets near.
The competitors get lined up as the time for launch gets near.
The City of Tavares, Florida arranged a fly-by of two amphibious planes. The city is building an area for boats and planes to have easy access to the town.
The City of Tavares, Florida arranged a fly-by of two amphibious planes. The city is building an area for boats and planes to have easy access to the town.
The first anglers take to the Harris Chain for one last push to the finish, where seven anglers will receive berths the most prestigious tournament in bass fishing, The Bassmaster Classic.
The first anglers take to the Harris Chain for one last push to the finish, where seven anglers will receive berths the most prestigious tournament in bass fishing, The Bassmaster Classic.
One of the planes makes a low pass over the water, wishing the competitors well on this final day.
One of the planes makes a low pass over the water, wishing the competitors well on this final day.
Angler Wes Haney's family showed up at the dock with signs and banners wishing him well on his final day of fishing.
Angler Wes Haney’s family showed up at the dock with signs and banners wishing him well on his final day of fishing.
The last flight of boats line up to take to the Harris Chain for one last attempt at a divisional win, or all the marbles, in an overall Federation Nation Championship win.
The last flight of boats line up to take to the Harris Chain for one last attempt at a divisional win, or all the marbles, in an overall Federation Nation Championship win.

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