2011 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 Oneida Lake - Syracuse, NY, Sep 22 - 24, 2011

Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 Day Three Launch

James Overstreet

Tournament leader Ish Monroe was the first angler to arrive at the boat ramp on the final day of fishing on Oneida Lake.

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James Overstreet

Monroe starts the final day with nearly a 4-pound lead over his closest competitor, Michael Simonton.

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James Overstreet

Monroe said the rainy, overcast morning was setting up perfect for frog fishing, the technique he has used to catch the majority of his fish during the tournament.

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James Overstreet

Elite Series angler Pat Golden starts the final day of fishing in 4th place with 31 pounds, 9 ounces.

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James Overstreet

B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Chris Bowes checks Michael Simonton’s insurance documents before the final take-off. Simonton is in 2nd place with 32 pounds, 3 ounces.

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James Overstreet

Mike Iaconelli launches his boat as a light rain begins to fall.

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Iaconelli said goulashes won’t make you ‘cool in school’, but your feet will be dry at the end of the day.

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James Overstreet

The launch time was delayed a few minutes to allow enough safe light for running across Oneida Lake.

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James Overstreet

The Top 12 and their co-anglers stand for the national anthem.

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Adam Harbottle

Randy Howell stands for the playing of the National Anthem.

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Adam Harbottle

The playing of the National Anthem is a B.A.S.S. tradition at every take-off and weigh-in.

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James Overstreet

Andrew Misterman arrived at the ramp early to view the morning launch and to take pictures and video with his cell phone.

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James Overstreet

Chris Bowes sends the Top 12 onto Oneida Lake for the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open.

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Adam Harbottle

Running lights reflect across the water on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.

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Adam Harbottle

Mike Iaconelli starts the day off in 12th place with 28 pounds, 13 ounces.

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