2010 Elite Series Southern Challenge – Day Four – Launch

This photo gallery features images from day four of the 2010 Elite Series Southern Challenge. The Southern Challenge was held on Lake Guntersville, Alabama.

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Davy Hite holds a 5-pound lead over Skeet Reese heading out for the final day of the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Davy Hite holds a 5-pound lead over Skeet Reese heading out for the final day of the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Skeet Reese gets pumped up for Day Four by listening to a little Ludacris. Today's song just might be Number One Spot.
Skeet Reese gets pumped up for Day Four by listening to a little Ludacris. Today’s song just might be Number One Spot.
Paul Elias performs some housekeeping duties as he prepares to launch onto Lake Guntersville.
Paul Elias performs some housekeeping duties as he prepares to launch onto Lake Guntersville.
Cliff Pace puts adhesive bandages on the crucial spots of his hands, which were ripped up from handling so many fish this week.
Cliff Pace puts adhesive bandages on the crucial spots of his hands, which were ripped up from handling so many fish this week.
Russ Lane starts the final day in seventh place.
Russ Lane starts the final day in seventh place.
Morizo Shimizu straps down his rods before takeoff.
Morizo Shimizu straps down his rods before takeoff.
Emcee Keith Alan gets some comments from Stephen Browning at the launch.
Emcee Keith Alan gets some comments from Stephen Browning at the launch.
John Crews hugs his father, Bill, who wishes him luck on the final day.
John Crews hugs his father, Bill, who wishes him luck on the final day.
Fred Roumbanis, who slipped into the final top 12 spot, sorts through tackle.
Fred Roumbanis, who slipped into the final top 12 spot, sorts through tackle.
Skeet Reese runs a check on his equipment.
Skeet Reese runs a check on his equipment.
Roumbanis looks like he could use another hand.
Roumbanis looks like he could use another hand.
The flurry of activity around the dock comes to a stand-still during the playing of the national anthem.
The flurry of activity around the dock comes to a stand-still during the playing of the national anthem.
Tournament director Trip Weldon displays the official time as Davy Hite appears relaxed.
Tournament director Trip Weldon displays the official time as Davy Hite appears relaxed.
Skeet Reese gives his cameraman a good look.
Skeet Reese gives his cameraman a good look.
Mark Davis, second on Day One, is in fourth but would be closer to the top if not for a subpar Day Three.
Mark Davis, second on Day One, is in fourth but would be closer to the top if not for a subpar Day Three.
Kevin Vandam passes by tournament director Trip Weldon.
Kevin Vandam passes by tournament director Trip Weldon.
Stephen Browning appears to be finishing his breakfast.
Stephen Browning appears to be finishing his breakfast.