Day 3 on ‘The Rock’

See the Elites battle for a spot in the top 12 on the third day of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Table Rock Lake.

Kelley Jaye is working close to the bank on his first stop of the morning. The sun has finally made its way through the fog.
Kelley Jaye is working close to the bank on his first stop of the morning. The sun has finally made its way through the fog.
Jaye just flipped a keeper in the boat.
Jaye just flipped a keeper in the boat.
Jaye’s Marshal looks on as he tries to stay warm.
Jaye’s Marshal looks on as he tries to stay warm.
It's time to hit the next point.
It’s time to hit the next point.
Kelley Jaye is wasting not time on Day 3. He's moving fast!
Kelley Jaye is wasting not time on Day 3. He’s moving fast!
It looks like a jerkbait will be his first choice on this spot.
It looks like a jerkbait will be his first choice on this spot.
Kelley Jaye
Kelley Jaye
Gary Klein hitting the James River.
Gary Klein hitting the James River.
The view of the Table Rock Lake as the morning fog burns off.
The view of the Table Rock Lake as the morning fog burns off.
Brandon Palaniuk is struggling today.  As he moves through the shadows, he hooks his first of the day. It was challenging locating the anglers this morning.
Brandon Palaniuk is struggling today. As he moves through the shadows, he hooks his first of the day. It was challenging locating the anglers this morning.
This is only the second fish we've seen caught up until now.
This is only the second fish we’ve seen caught up until now.
We arrive on Brandon just as he prepares to land this fish.
We arrive on Brandon just as he prepares to land this fish.
Get in the boat!
Get in the boat!
The ice breaker for Palaniuk.
The ice breaker for Palaniuk.
Palaniuk secures his life vest for a short ride up the James.
Palaniuk secures his life vest for a short ride up the James.
Palaniuk is sharing the cove with some Canadians. Mercer is not present.
Palaniuk is sharing the cove with some Canadians. Mercer is not present.
Fish number two is on the line.
Fish number two is on the line.
Number two is a bit short!
Number two is a bit short!
Palaniuk’s Marshal looks into the sun as Brandon slings his spinning tackle in the direction of the next point.
Palaniuk’s Marshal looks into the sun as Brandon slings his spinning tackle in the direction of the next point.
The James River area is not being very kind today. It’s a real grind. We are seeing the anglers with their head down, keeping a very close eye on the sonar. Here, Palaniuk is attempting to target a specific fish and drop down on it.
The James River area is not being very kind today. It’s a real grind. We are seeing the anglers with their head down, keeping a very close eye on the sonar. Here, Palaniuk is attempting to target a specific fish and drop down on it.
The Elites are making every effort to make the cut.
The Elites are making every effort to make the cut.
From still cameras to GoPros, Palaniuk is covered.
From still cameras to GoPros, Palaniuk is covered.
Fire away!
Fire away!
Local anglers take a break from fishing to watch the pros.
Local anglers take a break from fishing to watch the pros.
Everyone wants a good view to catch the action.
Everyone wants a good view to catch the action.
It's cranking time!
It’s cranking time!
Cape Fair Marina
Cape Fair Marina
Even the shore anglers are enjoying the cool morning.
Even the shore anglers are enjoying the cool morning.
Timmy Horton is about to flip one in.
Timmy Horton is about to flip one in.
This fish looks to be short!
This fish looks to be short!
Timmy Horton
Timmy Horton
Timmy Horton
Timmy Horton
Back it goes.
Back it goes.
This young man is enjoying a spring camping trip.
This young man is enjoying a spring camping trip.
Gary Klein
Gary Klein
Timmy Horton makes his way to the next spot on his list.
Timmy Horton makes his way to the next spot on his list.
Stephen Browning adds his first to the well.
Stephen Browning adds his first to the well.
Browning is hung up!
Browning is hung up!
Browning, like the others we've followed, is using every tool he has in the boat.
Browning, like the others we’ve followed, is using every tool he has in the boat.
Browning looks on as he loads his crankbait rod up.
Browning looks on as he loads his crankbait rod up.
Watching the sonar very closely!
Watching the sonar very closely!
A day on the water.
A day on the water.
Timmy Horton is working this back water as shore anglers fish close by.
Timmy Horton is working this back water as shore anglers fish close by.