2010 Elite Series Southern Challenge – Day Three – Launch

In this photo gallery of the 2010 Elite Series Southern Challenge at Lake Guntersville, anglers prepare for the windy weather on day three of competition.

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Boats gather on the dock at the Lake Guntersville State Park for the Day Three launch of the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Boats gather on the dock at the Lake Guntersville State Park for the Day Three launch of the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Charlie Hartley spends a few minutes rigging up for the day of fishing after making his second consecutive 47-cut.
Charlie Hartley spends a few minutes rigging up for the day of fishing after making his second consecutive 47-cut.
Rookie Cliff Crochet takes the time to make a few equipment adjustments prior to launch.
Rookie Cliff Crochet takes the time to make a few equipment adjustments prior to launch.
John Murray and Gary Klein talk about the fishing on Guntersville as they wait at the dock.
John Murray and Gary Klein talk about the fishing on Guntersville as they wait at the dock.
Marty Stone goes through tackle, making preparations for Day Three of the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Marty Stone goes through tackle, making preparations for Day Three of the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Keith Alan interviews Davy Hite before the Day Three launch as ESPN cameras film the action.
Keith Alan interviews Davy Hite before the Day Three launch as ESPN cameras film the action.
Legendary deep-cranker Paul Elias takes the cover off a rod as he gets his tackle ready for the third day of competition.
Legendary deep-cranker Paul Elias takes the cover off a rod as he gets his tackle ready for the third day of competition.
The colors fly as spectators and anglers pause for the national anthem just before the launch begins.
The colors fly as spectators and anglers pause for the national anthem just before the launch begins.
A windy morning creates a wind-blown Skeet Reese as he leaves the dock in first place in the Synergy Southern Challenge.
A windy morning creates a wind-blown Skeet Reese as he leaves the dock in first place in the Synergy Southern Challenge.
Terry Butcher idles by the BASS inspection line before beginning his day on Lake Guntersville.
Terry Butcher idles by the BASS inspection line before beginning his day on Lake Guntersville.
As the sun begins to rise in the distance, Stephen Browning cruises past the take-off dock and out onto Lake Guntersville.
As the sun begins to rise in the distance, Stephen Browning cruises past the take-off dock and out onto Lake Guntersville.
Gary Klein struggled on Day Two and heads out Saturday looking to turn things around as Keith Alan announces his boat number.
Gary Klein struggled on Day Two and heads out Saturday looking to turn things around as Keith Alan announces his boat number.
In the second flight, Clark Reehm uses the extra time to prepare his tackle for the day ahead.
In the second flight, Clark Reehm uses the extra time to prepare his tackle for the day ahead.
James Niggemeyer ties a knot as he gets ready for Day Three of the Synergy Southern Challenge on Lake Guntersville.
James Niggemeyer ties a knot as he gets ready for Day Three of the Synergy Southern Challenge on Lake Guntersville.
Kevin Wirth waits for the second flight to take off and chats with Keith Alan at the end of the dock.
Kevin Wirth waits for the second flight to take off and chats with Keith Alan at the end of the dock.
Bill Lowen starts his run across a lake covered in spectator boats and other competitors.
Bill Lowen starts his run across a lake covered in spectator boats and other competitors.
Watching the previous two boats head in the other direction, Tommy Biffle turns his boat across the lake to begin Day Three.
Watching the previous two boats head in the other direction, Tommy Biffle turns his boat across the lake to begin Day Three.
A young fan stretches while watching the 47 Elite Series anglers make their way out onto Lake Guntersville Saturday.
A young fan stretches while watching the 47 Elite Series anglers make their way out onto Lake Guntersville Saturday.