2012 Southern Open #2 Day Three launch

Anglers ready their boats for the start of Day Three of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.

Kevin Hawk stows his rods into the storage locker as Day Three gets underway.

B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb shoots a BASSCam interview with Gerald Swindle.

Bradley Roy checks the operation of his trolling motor before take-off.

Jason Williamson readies his boat for the final day on Lake Norman.

Kevin Hawk ties a bait while enjoying dry 40-degree weather.

The field is cut to the top 12, who will battle it out on the final day for an opportunity to win the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open 2 and receive a berth in the coming Bassmaster Classic.

Mike Burchett prepares his gear for the final day.

Allan Engelmeyer monitors water temp before take-off.

Colors are raised while the national anthem is played.

Heads are held high as anglers pay respect to the nation.

The colors are stowed on the official towing service of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens.

Just shy of a full 10-pound lead, Tracy Adams takes his hole shot on the final day.

Bradley Roy starts the final day in second place with 25 pounds, 11 ounces.

Covered head to toe, anglers come prepared for driving full throttle across Lake Norman.

Kevin Hawk starts the final day in fourth place with 23 pounds, 11 ounces.

In fifth with 23 pounds, 3 ounces, Gerald Swindle idles toward take-off.

Jason Williamson begins in the middle of the top 12 with 23 pounds, 2 ounces.

Ish Monroe starts in 12th place looking to improve in the standings on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open 2 on Lake Norman.