Day 3 begins at Central Divisional

The final day of competition on Lake Eufaula

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Texas angler Brannon Long and Duane Hanzlik of Nebraska prepare for takeoff on the third and final day of the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional on Oklahoma’s Lake Eufaula.
Texas angler Brannon Long and Duane Hanzlik of Nebraska prepare for takeoff on the third and final day of the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional on Oklahoma’s Lake Eufaula.
Mississippi angler Jay Ladner and Nick Ash of Nebraska prepare for takeoff.
Mississippi angler Jay Ladner and Nick Ash of Nebraska prepare for takeoff.
Louisiana angler Dave Cavell and Skipper Smith of Missisippi were in the first boat to launch today.
Louisiana angler Dave Cavell and Skipper Smith of Missisippi were in the first boat to launch today.
Oklahoma angler Bo Middleton makes last-minute bait adjustments.
Oklahoma angler Bo Middleton makes last-minute bait adjustments.
Middleton caught Day 1’s biggest bass, a 5-pound, 8-ounce smallmouth.
Middleton caught Day 1’s biggest bass, a 5-pound, 8-ounce smallmouth.
Before launching, anglers removed their caps and stood at attention facing the American flag, which was flying from Capt. Tom Benton’s Tow Boat U.S. vessel.
Before launching, anglers removed their caps and stood at attention facing the American flag, which was flying from Capt. Tom Benton’s Tow Boat U.S. vessel.
And here’s a view from Capt. Tom’s Tow Boat U.S. vessel.
And here’s a view from Capt. Tom’s Tow Boat U.S. vessel.
As seen from the Tow Boat U.S. lead boat, Dave Cavell and Skipper Smith lead the procession to blast off onto Lake Eufaula.
As seen from the Tow Boat U.S. lead boat, Dave Cavell and Skipper Smith lead the procession to blast off onto Lake Eufaula.
A cloudy sky awaited the anglers on the morning of Day 3. Rain is expected.
A cloudy sky awaited the anglers on the morning of Day 3. Rain is expected.
Tow Boat U.S. Capt. Tom Benton has led the Central Divisional takeoff procession all three days.
Tow Boat U.S. Capt. Tom Benton has led the Central Divisional takeoff procession all three days.
Benton has plenty of electronics to refer to.
Benton has plenty of electronics to refer to.
<p>Oklahoma angler and 2013 national championship contender Brandon Pedigo is all excited as he waits on his co angler for the day for his chance to "go and knock their lights out" as he puts it on the 3rd and final day of the Central Divisional at Lake Eufaula.</p>
Oklahoma angler and 2013 national championship contender Brandon Pedigo is all excited as he waits on his co angler for the day for his chance to “go and knock their lights out” as he puts it on the 3rd and final day of the Central Divisional at Lake Eufaula.
The skies over Lake Eufaula look peaceful now but a major storm system is forecasted to be moving in soon.The host team Oklahoma are wishing all the anglers stay safe today.
The skies over Lake Eufaula look peaceful now but a major storm system is forecasted to be moving in soon.The host team Oklahoma are wishing all the anglers stay safe today.