2009 Northern Open: Lake Champlain Day Three Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Northern open on Lake Champlain in New York State. It will be images of the third day launch.

Bassmaster Elite pro Michael Iaconelli and pro Frank Scalish spend time on the dock talking about the day ahead.
Bassmaster Elite pro Michael Iaconelli and pro Frank Scalish spend time on the dock talking about the day ahead.
Bassmaster Elite pro Takahiro Omori goes through the motions of the BASS safety and boat inspection while he waits at the dock for launch time.
Bassmaster Elite pro Takahiro Omori goes through the motions of the BASS safety and boat inspection while he waits at the dock for launch time.
Elite pro Ish Monroe is in high spirits early in the morning on Day Three. He will be making a long run that he hopes will pay in extra weight.
Elite pro Ish Monroe is in high spirits early in the morning on Day Three. He will be making a long run that he hopes will pay in extra weight.
Matt Poissant reflects on the day ahead as he waits for his pro partner for the day.
Matt Poissant reflects on the day ahead as he waits for his pro partner for the day.
Elite Series pro Takahiro Omori straps down his gear for a long run up the lake. Omori has been 'drop shotting' for smallmouth all week, it is the only species he is targeting.
Elite Series pro Takahiro Omori straps down his gear for a long run up the lake. Omori has been ‘drop shotting’ for smallmouth all week, it is the only species he is targeting.
Jason Knapp readies his gear as he waits for the official start of Day Three.
Jason Knapp readies his gear as he waits for the official start of Day Three.
Anglers and fans honor the flag as the national anthem is heard throughout the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Anglers and fans honor the flag as the national anthem is heard throughout the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
The first boats in flight one take to Lake Champlain to kick off the competition on the final day.
The first boats in flight one take to Lake Champlain to kick off the competition on the final day.
Flight two waits at the dock for their official start time. The field of 30 boats was split in half for the final day to give all a fair amount of time to fish.
Flight two waits at the dock for their official start time. The field of 30 boats was split in half for the final day to give all a fair amount of time to fish.