Day Three launch on St. Clair

Watch the anglers take off for Day Three of the Plano Championship Chase.

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Day Three of the Plano Championship Chase begins.
Day Three of the Plano Championship Chase begins.
Boats line up as dawn breaks.
Boats line up as dawn breaks.
It's a beautiful morning on Lake St. Clair.
It’s a beautiful morning on Lake St. Clair.
Running lights are still out, and it's a pleasant 60 degrees.
Running lights are still out, and it’s a pleasant 60 degrees.
B.A.S.S. officials check with the anglers before they begin.
B.A.S.S. officials check with the anglers before they begin.
iPad photography on display. He took some good shots, too.
iPad photography on display. He took some good shots, too.
Brandon Palaniuk isn't sneaking up on anyone with his Rigid Industries LED lights.
Brandon Palaniuk isn’t sneaking up on anyone with his Rigid Industries LED lights.
DJ Bassmaster.
DJ Bassmaster.
Chris Mitchell shows Marshals how to use the BassTrakk phones. In fairness, Shaye Baker taught Chris everything he knows.
Chris Mitchell shows Marshals how to use the BassTrakk phones. In fairness, Shaye Baker taught Chris everything he knows.
Keith Combs talks to his Marshal.
Keith Combs talks to his Marshal.
Here's Hank Cherry's boat, but no Hank Cherry in sight.
Here’s Hank Cherry’s boat, but no Hank Cherry in sight.
Brent Chapman is also a miner.
Brent Chapman is also a miner.
John Murray's co-pilot?
John Murray’s co-pilot?
Docks at dawn.
Docks at dawn.
Dave Mercer is not proposing to Day Two leader Mark Davis.
Dave Mercer is not proposing to Day Two leader Mark Davis.
The National Anthem plays and we are ready to get started.
The National Anthem plays and we are ready to get started.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon shows Adam how to hold the flag for the National Anthem.
Tournament Director Trip Weldon shows Adam how to hold the flag for the National Anthem.
Dave Mercer is in his element.
Dave Mercer is in his element.
Dave Mercer talks to Kota Kiriyama
Dave Mercer talks to Kota Kiriyama
Chris Lane was shy this morning, but nobody escapes the microphone of Dave Mercer.
Chris Lane was shy this morning, but nobody escapes the microphone of Dave Mercer.
Even dogs enjoy watching bass boats launch.
Even dogs enjoy watching bass boats launch.
As always, plenty of photographers are here to document the launch- fans and support staff for the various companies associated with B.A.S.S.
As always, plenty of photographers are here to document the launch- fans and support staff for the various companies associated with B.A.S.S.
Fans line up to see their favorite anglers launch.
Fans line up to see their favorite anglers launch.
Spinning reels on KVD's deck.
Spinning reels on KVD’s deck.
Dave Mercer talks to KVD about his decision to stay in Lake St. Clair.
Dave Mercer talks to KVD about his decision to stay in Lake St. Clair.
John Murray ready to get going.
John Murray ready to get going.
Some fans find it better to have a seat.
Some fans find it better to have a seat.
Ike waves to the crowd as he heads out.
Ike waves to the crowd as he heads out.
Jonathon VanDam is a local, and always a threat on the smallmouth fisheries.
Jonathon VanDam is a local, and always a threat on the smallmouth fisheries.
Ott DeFoe leads more boats out.
Ott DeFoe leads more boats out.
KVD is ready to go.
KVD is ready to go.
Todd Faircloth says hello.
Todd Faircloth says hello.
And we're off! Day Three has begun!
And we’re off! Day Three has begun!