Day Three launch on Oneida

The energy was high as the pros settled in for the next-to-last day of 2012 Elite Series competition.

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<p> Wes Miller with the camera crew shoots morning footage as the sunrise starts the beginning of Day Three at the Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake.</p>
Wes Miller with the camera crew shoots morning footage as the sunrise starts the beginning of Day Three at the Ramada Championship on Oneida Lake.
<p> A few early anglers have arrived at the docks prior to take-off as Day Three of the Ramada Championship begins.</p>
A few early anglers have arrived at the docks prior to take-off as Day Three of the Ramada Championship begins.
<p> Leading the event going into Day Three is Randy Howell with a two-day total of 32-2.</p>
Leading the event going into Day Three is Randy Howell with a two-day total of 32-2.
<p> Tommy Biffle goes into Day Three with a total of 30-14 and rests in fourth place.</p>
Tommy Biffle goes into Day Three with a total of 30-14 and rests in fourth place.
<p>  </p> <p> Mike Iaconelli motors through boat check and is currently sitting in fifth place with a two-day total of 30-9.</p>
 

Mike Iaconelli motors through boat check and is currently sitting in fifth place with a two-day total of 30-9.

<p> Gerald Swindle looks to make up some ground on Day Three as he finds himself in 41st place with a total of 25-8.</p>
Gerald Swindle looks to make up some ground on Day Three as he finds himself in 41st place with a total of 25-8.
<p>  </p> <p> Todd Faircloth rigs up a few rods and reels as he looks to make up some ground in the AOY race.</p>
 

Todd Faircloth rigs up a few rods and reels as he looks to make up some ground in the AOY race.

<p> Ott DeFoe digs into a bait box and seeks out his lure of choice for the morning.</p>
Ott DeFoe digs into a bait box and seeks out his lure of choice for the morning.
<p> Brent Chapman double checks his livewells to make sure they are running properly. With the AOY title on the line there is no room for mistakes.</p>
Brent Chapman double checks his livewells to make sure they are running properly. With the AOY title on the line there is no room for mistakes.
<p> Elite pros line the docks and relax before the official take-off time commences.</p>
Elite pros line the docks and relax before the official take-off time commences.
<p> Brent Chapman is all smiles on Day Three as he continues to separate himself from the pack in the AOY race.</p>
Brent Chapman is all smiles on Day Three as he continues to separate himself from the pack in the AOY race.
<p> Todd Faircloth and Aaron Martens remove their hats in honor of the National Anthem.</p>
Todd Faircloth and Aaron Martens remove their hats in honor of the National Anthem.
<p> The American flag is hoisted while spectators line the docks and prepare to see off their favorite anglers.</p>
The American flag is hoisted while spectators line the docks and prepare to see off their favorite anglers.
<p> Boyd Duckett is trailing Randy Howell with a two-day total of 31-6 and looks to continue his success on Oneida Lake.</p>
Boyd Duckett is trailing Randy Howell with a two-day total of 31-6 and looks to continue his success on Oneida Lake.
<p> Pros fill the cove and banter among one another as they wait for the first flight of boats to make their way out onto Oneida Lake.</p>
Pros fill the cove and banter among one another as they wait for the first flight of boats to make their way out onto Oneida Lake.
<p> Tommy Biffle idles through boat check while Trip Weldon double checks his livewells.</p>
Tommy Biffle idles through boat check while Trip Weldon double checks his livewells.
<p> Jason Quinn motors past the checkpoint and sits in 10th place with a two-day total of 29-13.</p>
Jason Quinn motors past the checkpoint and sits in 10th place with a two-day total of 29-13.
<p> Todd Faircloth and company slowly idle by as they head out to the windy open water.</p>
Todd Faircloth and company slowly idle by as they head out to the windy open water.
<p> A crowd overlooks the shoulders of Kevin VanDam as he re-ties a few lures and makes minor adjustments.</p>
A crowd overlooks the shoulders of Kevin VanDam as he re-ties a few lures and makes minor adjustments.
<p> Trip Weldon holds the official B.A.S.S. clock and siglnals the initiation of the second flight of boats to take off at 6:45 a.m.</p>
Trip Weldon holds the official B.A.S.S. clock and siglnals the initiation of the second flight of boats to take off at 6:45 a.m.
<p> 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane is determined to have a strong finish to a great year as he sits in 39th place with 25-14.</p>
2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane is determined to have a strong finish to a great year as he sits in 39th place with 25-14.