Northern Open Day Three launch

The final 12 anglers prepare for a busy day on the James River.

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<p> Larry Draughn prepares for the Wounded Warriors tournament that will take place alongside the top 12 on Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River.</p>
Larry Draughn prepares for the Wounded Warriors tournament that will take place alongside the top 12 on Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River.
<p> Starting in 9th place, Art Ferguson is interviewed by B.A.S.S. writer Pete Robbins.</p>
Starting in 9th place, Art Ferguson is interviewed by B.A.S.S. writer Pete Robbins.
<p> Last year's winner Kelly Pratt returns to the top 12 in 6th place with 25 pounds, 13 ounces.</p>
Last year’s winner Kelly Pratt returns to the top 12 in 6th place with 25 pounds, 13 ounces.
<p> Robert Whitehurst and Co-angler Jeff Seamans make adjustments before the official start of Day Three.</p>
Robert Whitehurst and Co-angler Jeff Seamans make adjustments before the official start of Day Three.
<p> 23 pounds, 6 ounces allowed James Charlesworth to make the 12th place cut keeping him in contention for a Northern Open win on the James River in Richmond, Virginia.</p>
23 pounds, 6 ounces allowed James Charlesworth to make the 12th place cut keeping him in contention for a Northern Open win on the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
<p> Kelly Pratt and Frank Poirier discuss other B.A.S.S. events as the start of Day Three gets underway.</p>
Kelly Pratt and Frank Poirier discuss other B.A.S.S. events as the start of Day Three gets underway.
<p> With clear skies and 80 degree temperatures forecasted, Jim Dillard applies plenty of sunscreen.</p>
With clear skies and 80 degree temperatures forecasted, Jim Dillard applies plenty of sunscreen.
<p> B.A.S.S. staff members talk with Day Three leader Joshua Wagy.</p>
B.A.S.S. staff members talk with Day Three leader Joshua Wagy.
<p> Woo Daves idles his boat into an opening near the dock reserved for 3rd place.</p>
Woo Daves idles his boat into an opening near the dock reserved for 3rd place.
<p> With 10 minutes before the official start of Day Three, 8th place leader Scott Mozingo eagerly awaits.</p>
With 10 minutes before the official start of Day Three, 8th place leader Scott Mozingo eagerly awaits.
<p> Anglers enjoying the calm Saturday morning on the James River.</p>
Anglers enjoying the calm Saturday morning on the James River.
<p> Holding 2nd place, Greg Cooper looks to close the 2 pound, 6 ounce gap between him and Joshua Wagy.</p>
Holding 2nd place, Greg Cooper looks to close the 2 pound, 6 ounce gap between him and Joshua Wagy.
<p> Official tow service Boat U.S., escorts the top 12 competitors for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open on the James River.</p>
Official tow service Boat U.S., escorts the top 12 competitors for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open on the James River.