Day Three launch on Sam Rayburn

Nation anglers and Juniors take to the water for the final day of the Central Divisional.

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<p>Texan Mike Hughs loads his gear into his boat at the motel.</p>
Texan Mike Hughs loads his gear into his boat at the motel.
<p> Michael Valentine of Mississippi looks over his boat before heading to the ramp.</p>
 Michael Valentine of Mississippi looks over his boat before heading to the ramp.
<p>Bryan Schmidt of Texas is ready to head to the ramp.</p>
Bryan Schmidt of Texas is ready to head to the ramp.
<p>Josh McIntire of Missouri ties on a lure before heading to the ramp.</p>
Josh McIntire of Missouri ties on a lure before heading to the ramp.
<p>Ian Schaben empties his pockets in search of gas money.</p>
Ian Schaben empties his pockets in search of gas money.
<p>Dennis Kotas fills up his boat en route to the ramp.</p>
Dennis Kotas fills up his boat en route to the ramp.
<p>The Ice Man (Bob Glasgow) cometh.</p>
The Ice Man (Bob Glasgow) cometh.
<p>Missouri anglers Mark Cowart and Richard Wilson wait to pay for their ice.</p>
Missouri anglers Mark Cowart and Richard Wilson wait to pay for their ice.
<p>Clayton Coppin and Jerry Pape load Farrell Coppin’s gear into Pape’s boat.</p>
Clayton Coppin and Jerry Pape load Farrell Coppin’s gear into Pape’s boat.
<p>Dan Basgall and Dave Heffel hook up the electronics on Basgall’s boat.</p>
Dan Basgall and Dave Heffel hook up the electronics on Basgall’s boat.
<p>Richard Risewick of Nebraska takes his seat in preparation for the launch.</p>
Richard Risewick of Nebraska takes his seat in preparation for the launch.
<p>Mark Wade waits in line to launch his boat.</p>
Mark Wade waits in line to launch his boat.
<p>Dell Mettlen Jr. of Kansas and Doug Ruby of Arkansas had the honor of being Boat 1.</p>
Dell Mettlen Jr. of Kansas and Doug Ruby of Arkansas had the honor of being Boat 1.
<p>Mark Hensiek of Arkansas and Mark Cowart of Missouri were second in line to take off this morning.</p>
Mark Hensiek of Arkansas and Mark Cowart of Missouri were second in line to take off this morning.
<p>Boat 3 is ready to go.</p>
Boat 3 is ready to go.
<p>Keith Alton of Arkansas and Harold Stark of Missouri cruise through the launch line. </p>
Keith Alton of Arkansas and Harold Stark of Missouri cruise through the launch line. 
<p>Missouri juniors Charlie Baker and Brian Pahl with boat captain John Blankenbeker.</p>
Missouri juniors Charlie Baker and Brian Pahl with boat captain John Blankenbeker.
<p>Nebraska juniors Colton Kelle and Brad Schaefer with boat captain Dennis Kotas.</p>
Nebraska juniors Colton Kelle and Brad Schaefer with boat captain Dennis Kotas.
<p>Oklahoma youngsters heading out for the Junior Bassmasters competition are Garrett McCrackin and Trevor Yates.</p>
Oklahoma youngsters heading out for the Junior Bassmasters competition are Garrett McCrackin and Trevor Yates.
<p>Boat captain Brent Stafford takes out Texas juniors Hunter Muncrief and Tristin Riddle.</p>
Boat captain Brent Stafford takes out Texas juniors Hunter Muncrief and Tristin Riddle.