Final day launch photos

The Mississippi River shoreline is covered with spectators and our Top 12 pros on the final Day.

Cliff Prince starts the final day in 7th place with a total of 44-11 as he pulls out his rods for the day.

Cameras are rolling and the Elite anglers are preparing for Day Four at the Mississippi River Rumble.

Cliff Pace finds himself in consecutive Top 12 cuts as he prepares for the day ahead.

Terry Butcher is currently in 3rd place with a total 46-12 and feels confident going into today.

Marty Dashiel is part of the camera crew and has his riding goggles ready for the early ride.

Elite Series anglers line the shoreline in numerical order from 1st to 12th while people arrive to watch the launch.

Aaron Martens sits in 2nd with 47-4, just 7 ounces behind his competitor Todd Faircloth.

Todd Faircloth begins Day Four as the leader with 47-11 and walks the camera man through his thoughts for the morning.

Cliff Prince and Cliff Pace converse while they wait for the national anthem to begin.

Rick Clunn is deep in thought the morning of Day Four.

Bill Lowen autographs a few T-shirts for some fans.

Steve Kennedy won the tie breaker against Kevin VanDam for the 12th spot and smiles with his son.

Randy Howell is adjusting his equipment while he looks to move up from 10th place with 43-1.

Federation Nation Champion Jamie Horton makes his second Top 12 cut of the year and sits in 5th with 45-6.

The Top 12 Elite pros know the drill as the national anthem plays.

Todd Faircloth raises a triumphant fist and is amped up to start the morning.

Aaron Martens gives an interview before the launch.