Day 3 launch on Delaware River

The third day on the Delaware River begins for the Bassmaster Elite Series.

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Brandon Lester was one of the first anglers to the ramp for Day 3.
Brandon Lester was one of the first anglers to the ramp for Day 3.
His Marshal backed him into the water.
His Marshal backed him into the water.
So many anglers are seeking an Angler of the Year title and the Delaware River threw a wrench into some anglers plans.
So many anglers are seeking an Angler of the Year title and the Delaware River threw a wrench into some anglers plans.
Anglers start to line up on the water.
Anglers start to line up on the water.
Shaye Baker puts a GoPro on Morizo Shimizu’s boat.
Shaye Baker puts a GoPro on Morizo Shimizu’s boat.
Cameraman Wes Miller checks his equipment prior to takeoff.
Cameraman Wes Miller checks his equipment prior to takeoff.
Dave Mercer interviews Day 2 leader Mike Iaconelli for the six seconds segment.
Dave Mercer interviews Day 2 leader Mike Iaconelli for the six seconds segment.
Iaconelli is all smiles to be the leader going into the weekend.
Iaconelli is all smiles to be the leader going into the weekend.
Jacob Powroznik is happy to be fishing on Day 3.
Jacob Powroznik is happy to be fishing on Day 3.
Chris Lane backs his boat into the Delaware River.
Chris Lane backs his boat into the Delaware River.
The sunrise was a popular photo for spectators at the ramp
The sunrise was a popular photo for spectators at the ramp
Boyd Duckett does some last second rigging before takeoff.
Boyd Duckett does some last second rigging before takeoff.
Duckett led after Day 1, but dropped to 2nd after
Duckett led after Day 1, but dropped to 2nd after
Duckett and Dean Rojas enjoy a quick conversation.
Duckett and Dean Rojas enjoy a quick conversation.
There he is…the local favorite Mike Iaconelli launches his boat and everyone has their eyes on him.
There he is…the local favorite Mike Iaconelli launches his boat and everyone has their eyes on him.
Anglers do some tackle prep.
Anglers do some tackle prep.
Marshals and anglers talk while waiting for safe light.
Marshals and anglers talk while waiting for safe light.
Local TV crews came to record the launch.
Local TV crews came to record the launch.
Aaron Martens is focused during an interview with Dave Mercer.
Aaron Martens is focused during an interview with Dave Mercer.
Most anglers are ready to go.
Most anglers are ready to go.
John Crews makes sure his equipment is prepared for the unique structure the anglers have been fishing.
John Crews makes sure his equipment is prepared for the unique structure the anglers have been fishing.
Here comes the sun…
Here comes the sun…
Spectators came out to check out the morning launch.
Spectators came out to check out the morning launch.
Duckett and his Marshal share some conversation this morning.
Duckett and his Marshal share some conversation this morning.
Brett Hite explains his electronics to his Marshal.
Brett Hite explains his electronics to his Marshal.
Mike Iaconelli is focused during the National Anthem.
Mike Iaconelli is focused during the National Anthem.
All eyes on the flag.
All eyes on the flag.
Now all eyes are on the leader.
Now all eyes are on the leader.
Ike leads the field out onto the Delaware River.
Ike leads the field out onto the Delaware River.
There he goes
There he goes
Bill Lowen is excited to be in the Top 5.
Bill Lowen is excited to be in the Top 5.
Off to his first spot.
Off to his first spot.
Shaw Grigsby isn’t far behind.
Shaw Grigsby isn’t far behind.
Chris Lane waives to fans as he heads out.
Chris Lane waives to fans as he heads out.
Doesn’t take long to get up to top speed.
Doesn’t take long to get up to top speed.
Aaron Martens is the reigning Angler of the Year and has taken over the AOY lead during this event.
Aaron Martens is the reigning Angler of the Year and has taken over the AOY lead during this event.