2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge: Day Three, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Three of the 2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake, near Florence, Alabama.

Chad Griffin prepares for Day Three of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.
Chad Griffin prepares for Day Three of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.
John Crews starts Day Three with 33 pounds, 3 ounces.
John Crews starts Day Three with 33 pounds, 3 ounces.
Kevin Short, who won last year's event here, gets set to take-off.
Kevin Short, who won last year’s event here, gets set to take-off.
ESPN cameraman Brian Mason puts a wireless mic on Keith Poche.
ESPN cameraman Brian Mason puts a wireless mic on Keith Poche.
Anglers get ready for the start of Day Three.
Anglers get ready for the start of Day Three.
Alton Jones gets his rods out.
Alton Jones gets his rods out.
Cliff Pace prepares his equipment for the start of the day.
Cliff Pace prepares his equipment for the start of the day.
Dean Rojas is all smiles after making a big comeback to jump into the 50 cut.
Dean Rojas is all smiles after making a big comeback to jump into the 50 cut.
Rob Russow shoots BASSCam with Charlie Hartley before take-off.
Rob Russow shoots BASSCam with Charlie Hartley before take-off.
Craig Schuff sorts his tackle.
Craig Schuff sorts his tackle.
Bobby Lane relaxes waiting for take-off.
Bobby Lane relaxes waiting for take-off.
Kevin VanDam is interviewed at the take-off dock.
Kevin VanDam is interviewed at the take-off dock.
Brandon Palaniuk adjusts his trolling motor.
Brandon Palaniuk adjusts his trolling motor.
Paul Elias gets ready for the day.
Paul Elias gets ready for the day.
Mike Iaconelli talks with his Marshal as he waits for take-off.
Mike Iaconelli talks with his Marshal as he waits for take-off.
Jared Lintner starts Day Three with 39 pounds, 8 ounces.
Jared Lintner starts Day Three with 39 pounds, 8 ounces.
Charlie Hartley signs an autograph.
Charlie Hartley signs an autograph.
Craig Schuff stretches waiting for launch.
Craig Schuff stretches waiting for launch.
Dean Rojas starts Day Three with 33 pounds, 12 ounces.
Dean Rojas starts Day Three with 33 pounds, 12 ounces.
Keith Poche shows off a bait that produced a second-place standing after two days.
Keith Poche shows off a bait that produced a second-place standing after two days.
Poche interviews for BASSCam.
Poche interviews for BASSCam.
Jeff Connella holds up a bait he is flipping to catch largemouth bass.
Jeff Connella holds up a bait he is flipping to catch largemouth bass.
Chad Griffin organizes tackle for the start of Day Three.
Chad Griffin organizes tackle for the start of Day Three.
Shaw Grigsby, testing his line, starts the day with 34 pounds, 7 ounces.
Shaw Grigsby, testing his line, starts the day with 34 pounds, 7 ounces.
John Crews chats with Dean Rojas on Day Three.
John Crews chats with Dean Rojas on Day Three.
Bill Lowen starts the day with 32 pounds, 2 ounces.
Bill Lowen starts the day with 32 pounds, 2 ounces.
Matt Greenblatt unwraps his rods.
Matt Greenblatt unwraps his rods.
Skeet Reese stows his running lights.
Skeet Reese stows his running lights.
Brandon Palaniuk looks over his bait selection.
Brandon Palaniuk looks over his bait selection.
Kevin VanDam surveys his competitors.
Kevin VanDam surveys his competitors.
Keith Poche chats with Timmy Horton on the start of Day Three.
Keith Poche chats with Timmy Horton on the start of Day Three.
Mike Iaconelli shows some love to the crankbait that allowed him to make it into the top 50.
Mike Iaconelli shows some love to the crankbait that allowed him to make it into the top 50.
Day Three leader Davy Hite waits for take-off.
Day Three leader Davy Hite waits for take-off.
Bobby Lane is interviewed by Brandon Palaniuk's sister.
Bobby Lane is interviewed by Brandon Palaniuk’s sister.
Jared Lintner starts Day Three in fifth place.
Jared Lintner starts Day Three in fifth place.
Day Two leaders Keith Poche and Davy Hite talk before launch.
Day Two leaders Keith Poche and Davy Hite talk before launch.
Denny Brauer led on Day One and is looking for a comeback.
Denny Brauer led on Day One and is looking for a comeback.