Final day launch photos

It's going to be a showdown today on the Mississippi River! Watch the guys get revved up for the final day of competition.

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

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

<p> Cliff Prince starts the final day in 7th place with a total of 44-11 as he pulls out his rods for the day.</p>
Cliff Prince starts the final day in 7th place with a total of 44-11 as he pulls out his rods for the day.
<p>  </p> <p> Cameras are rolling and the Elite anglers are preparing for Day Four at the Mississippi River Rumble.</p>
 

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

<p> Cliff Pace finds himself in consecutive Top 12 cuts as he prepares for the day ahead.</p>
Cliff Pace finds himself in consecutive Top 12 cuts as he prepares for the day ahead.
<p> Terry Butcher is currently in 3rd place with a total 46-12 and feels confident going into today.</p>
Terry Butcher is currently in 3rd place with a total 46-12 and feels confident going into today.
<p>  </p> <p> Marty Dashiel is part of the camera crew and has his riding goggles ready for the early ride.</p>
 

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

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

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

<p> Aaron Martens sits in 2nd with 47-4, just 7 ounces behind his competitor Todd Faircloth.</p>
Aaron Martens sits in 2nd with 47-4, just 7 ounces behind his competitor Todd Faircloth.
<p> Todd Faircloth begins Day Four as the leader with 47-11 and walks the camera man through his thoughts for the morning.</p>
Todd Faircloth begins Day Four as the leader with 47-11 and walks the camera man through his thoughts for the morning.
<p> Cliff Prince and Cliff Pace converse while they wait for the national anthem to begin.</p>
Cliff Prince and Cliff Pace converse while they wait for the national anthem to begin.
<p> Rick Clunn is deep in thought the morning of Day Four.</p>
Rick Clunn is deep in thought the morning of Day Four.
<p> Bill Lowen autographs a few T-shirts for some fans.</p>
Bill Lowen autographs a few T-shirts for some fans.
<p>  </p> <p> Steve Kennedy won the tie breaker against Kevin VanDam for the 12th spot and smiles with his son.</p>
 

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

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

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

<p> Federation Nation Champion Jamie Horton makes his second Top 12 cut of the year and sits in 5th with 45-6.</p>
Federation Nation Champion Jamie Horton makes his second Top 12 cut of the year and sits in 5th with 45-6.
<p> The Top 12 Elite pros know the drill as the national anthem plays.</p>
The Top 12 Elite pros know the drill as the national anthem plays.
<p>  </p> <p> Todd Faircloth raises a triumphant fist and is amped up to start the morning.</p>
 

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

<p> Aaron Martens gives an interview before the launch.</p>
Aaron Martens gives an interview before the launch.