Day 3 begins

See the Elite anglers roll in for Day 3 of the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.

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Carl Jocumsen was one of the first anglers on the pier this morning.
Carl Jocumsen was one of the first anglers on the pier this morning.
Australian Carl Jocumsen rocketed into the Top 3 yesterday with a catch of 26-8.
Australian Carl Jocumsen rocketed into the Top 3 yesterday with a catch of 26-8.
Shaw Grigsby is bundled up and ready for a chilly start to Day 3.
Shaw Grigsby is bundled up and ready for a chilly start to Day 3.
Brett Hite wasn't too far behind Carl Jocumsen yesterday with a weight of 26-8.
Brett Hite wasn’t too far behind Carl Jocumsen yesterday with a weight of 26-8.
X marks the spot for Brandon Lester's pre-launch preparation.
X marks the spot for Brandon Lester’s pre-launch preparation.
The hardest working man in professional fishing, Dave Mercer, was out before dawn knocking out interviews with Elite anglers.
The hardest working man in professional fishing, Dave Mercer, was out before dawn knocking out interviews with Elite anglers.
Alabama angler Matt Lee preps baits by boat light.
Alabama angler Matt Lee preps baits by boat light.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tyler Wade shoots a video interview with Brandon Palaniuk.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tyler Wade shoots a video interview with Brandon Palaniuk.
Leader Micheal Iaconelli takes the first spot in flight one.
Leader Micheal Iaconelli takes the first spot in flight one.
Byron Velvick was the next interview on Dave Mercer's list.
Byron Velvick was the next interview on Dave Mercer’s list.
Michael Iaconelli is all smiles with a lead of almost five pounds.
Michael Iaconelli is all smiles with a lead of almost five pounds.
Carl Jocumsen said yesterday was 'the best day of my life.'
Carl Jocumsen said yesterday was ‘the best day of my life.’
Jacob Powroznik has to be looking for more weight on Day 3. He currently sits in 18th place.
Jacob Powroznik has to be looking for more weight on Day 3. He currently sits in 18th place.
Brett Hite gets his reels lined up before heading out.
Brett Hite gets his reels lined up before heading out.
The deck lights come in handy before the sun comes up.
The deck lights come in handy before the sun comes up.
Brandon Lester stays focused for Day 3.
Brandon Lester stays focused for Day 3.
Final inspections before it's time to motor.
Final inspections before it’s time to motor.
A few more boats move in.
A few more boats move in.
With the clouds gone, dawn is a beautiful sight on Lake Guntersville.
With the clouds gone, dawn is a beautiful sight on Lake Guntersville.
A head lamp helps shed some light on the subject for Brent Ehrler.
A head lamp helps shed some light on the subject for Brent Ehrler.
Strap 'em down before you hit the gas.
Strap ’em down before you hit the gas.
Alabama angler Derek Remitz landed in the Top 6 yesterday with a catch of 24-0.
Alabama angler Derek Remitz landed in the Top 6 yesterday with a catch of 24-0.
Dave Mercer catches up with Brent Ehrler...have camera, will travel.
Dave Mercer catches up with Brent Ehrler…have camera, will travel.
David Walker is hoping for more success on Day 3.
David Walker is hoping for more success on Day 3.
Michael Iaconelli lines 'em up for Day 3 fishing.
Michael Iaconelli lines ’em up for Day 3 fishing.
Nice kicks, Ike!
Nice kicks, Ike!
The sun is up and Carl Jocumsen is excited!
The sun is up and Carl Jocumsen is excited!
Listen to the men with the megaphone.
Listen to the men with the megaphone.
Open up those livewells, guys.
Open up those livewells, guys.
John Crews worked his way into the Top 10 with a two day weight of 42-12.
John Crews worked his way into the Top 10 with a two day weight of 42-12.
Keith Combs is ready to roll.
Keith Combs is ready to roll.
Derek Remitz gives us a grin.
Derek Remitz gives us a grin.
Flight one is set to move.
Flight one is set to move.
Start it all with national anthem.
Start it all with national anthem.
B.A.S.S. staffers strike a pose early for Day 3.
B.A.S.S. staffers strike a pose early for Day 3.
Hang on, Michael Iaconelli. We're almost ready.
Hang on, Michael Iaconelli. We’re almost ready.
David Walker is all business.
David Walker is all business.
And away they go.
And away they go.
Kelly Jordon says, 'Good morning.'
Kelly Jordon says, ‘Good morning.’
Big fish Bobby Lane cruises by.
Big fish Bobby Lane cruises by.
Jacob Powroznik hits the gas.
Jacob Powroznik hits the gas.
Say 'cheese,' Brandon Palaniuk.
Say ‘cheese,’ Brandon Palaniuk.
Jordan Lee broke out the big coat.
Jordan Lee broke out the big coat.
Josh Bertrand cranks it up.
Josh Bertrand cranks it up.
All 53 anglers are on the lake and ready to fish.
All 53 anglers are on the lake and ready to fish.