Citrus Slam Day Three Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series Citrus Slam on the Kissimmee chain of lakes in Florida.

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Several anglers arrived before dawn to prepare for Day Three of the Citrus Slam on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Several anglers arrived before dawn to prepare for Day Three of the Citrus Slam on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
A canopy of live oaks line the drive to the boat ramp as several Citrus Slam contenders wait on their time to launch.
A canopy of live oaks line the drive to the boat ramp as several Citrus Slam contenders wait on their time to launch.
The Top 50 Elite Series competitors and their co-anglers stand for the National Anthem.
The Top 50 Elite Series competitors and their co-anglers stand for the National Anthem.
A co-angler waits on the dock for the Elite Series pro he will fish with on Day Three of the Citrus Slam. The co-angler champion will be decided today.
A co-angler waits on the dock for the Elite Series pro he will fish with on Day Three of the Citrus Slam. The co-angler champion will be decided today.
John Crews worked on his fishing tackle well before dawn on Day Three.
John Crews worked on his fishing tackle well before dawn on Day Three.
A co-angler fishing with Mark Davis, hopes the slogan 'more money', written on the side Davis' boat, will apply to him after today's weigh in. The co-angler champion side of the Citrus Slam will be decided today.
A co-angler fishing with Mark Davis, hopes the slogan ‘more money’, written on the side Davis’ boat, will apply to him after today’s weigh in. The co-angler champion side of the Citrus Slam will be decided today.
Airboats are part of the landscape on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Airboats are part of the landscape on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Kelly Jordon has built a formidable lead after the first two days of fishing.
Kelly Jordon has built a formidable lead after the first two days of fishing.
Wade Grooms finished off one last cup of coffee before the 8:00 a.m. launch time.
Wade Grooms finished off one last cup of coffee before the 8:00 a.m. launch time.
Bobby Lane has had a lot to smile about since the Elite Series came to Florida.
Bobby Lane has had a lot to smile about since the Elite Series came to Florida.
Terry Scroggins slipped from 2nd to 4th place after Day Two, but is still less than 10 pounds out of the lead.
Terry Scroggins slipped from 2nd to 4th place after Day Two, but is still less than 10 pounds out of the lead.
Kenyon Hill, his co-angler, and the full field of anglers stood in a moment of silence when it was announced Gerald Swindle's brother, Tony, had lost his battle with cancer.
Kenyon Hill, his co-angler, and the full field of anglers stood in a moment of silence when it was announced Gerald Swindle’s brother, Tony, had lost his battle with cancer.
Tournament leader Kelly Jordon gets the takeoff started on Day Three of the Citrus Slam.
Tournament leader Kelly Jordon gets the takeoff started on Day Three of the Citrus Slam.
Jay Fuller jockeys his boat into position for takeoff early on Day Three. Fuller is in 13th place with 29 pounds, 10 ounces.
Jay Fuller jockeys his boat into position for takeoff early on Day Three. Fuller is in 13th place with 29 pounds, 10 ounces.
Fred Roumbanis starts Day Three of the Citrus Slam in 14th place with 29 pounds, 8 ounces.
Fred Roumbanis starts Day Three of the Citrus Slam in 14th place with 29 pounds, 8 ounces.
Dean Rojas is in 16th place with 28 pounds, 13 ounces.
Dean Rojas is in 16th place with 28 pounds, 13 ounces.
Anglers idle from the launch area on Day Three of the Citrus Slam, while ESPN cameras capture the take-off from a helicopter.
Anglers idle from the launch area on Day Three of the Citrus Slam, while ESPN cameras capture the take-off from a helicopter.
Skeet Reese leads a later flight of boats through the no-wake zone. Reese is in 33rd place with 22 pounds, 15 ounces.
Skeet Reese leads a later flight of boats through the no-wake zone. Reese is in 33rd place with 22 pounds, 15 ounces.