2009 Northern Open #3: Day Three, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images from the launch on Day Three of the 2009 Northern Open #3 held on Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio.

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Pro Mike Woolley takes advantage of the early morning hour to get his gear ready for the last day of the final Bassmaster Northern Open.
Pro Mike Woolley takes advantage of the early morning hour to get his gear ready for the last day of the final Bassmaster Northern Open.
The road leading to the ramp was congested over an hour before official launch time.
The road leading to the ramp was congested over an hour before official launch time.
Competitors quickly unload their boats as the hour for launch gets closer.
Competitors quickly unload their boats as the hour for launch gets closer.
Pros made use of every inch of dock space on Day Three, most waiting on their co-anglers for the day.
Pros made use of every inch of dock space on Day Three, most waiting on their co-anglers for the day.
Mike Chunko (left) and his Day Three pro, Bill Brown get to know each other at the dock before launch.
Mike Chunko (left) and his Day Three pro, Bill Brown get to know each other at the dock before launch.
Pro Ray Brazier (left) and his co-angler, Uegene Ghounarides talk about the day ahead as they wait at the docks for safe light and the official start to Day Three.
Pro Ray Brazier (left) and his co-angler, Uegene Ghounarides talk about the day ahead as they wait at the docks for safe light and the official start to Day Three.
The many boats in the harbor look like Sandusky is celebrating Christmas with all of the red and green navigational lights aglow.
The many boats in the harbor look like Sandusky is celebrating Christmas with all of the red and green navigational lights aglow.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes gives out the days forecast and announces that the competitors will have access to all of Lake Erie, a question that was on many angler's minds.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes gives out the days forecast and announces that the competitors will have access to all of Lake Erie, a question that was on many angler’s minds.
Johnny Hofong and Ryan Wiedle (standing) watched from the dock as the final launch was about to get underway.
Johnny Hofong and Ryan Wiedle (standing) watched from the dock as the final launch was about to get underway.
Patricia Duncan watched the launch from the comfort of a park bench lakeside.
Patricia Duncan watched the launch from the comfort of a park bench lakeside.
As the launch gets underway, fans start to gather near the docks to root on their favorite anglers.
As the launch gets underway, fans start to gather near the docks to root on their favorite anglers.
Boats leave the harbor at a blinding pace, trying to get a jump on the others as they make their way to their first stops of the morning.
Boats leave the harbor at a blinding pace, trying to get a jump on the others as they make their way to their first stops of the morning.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin Short leaves the launch, looking for redemption.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin Short leaves the launch, looking for redemption.