Final launch on Falcon

See the Top 12 anglers as they launch onto Falcon Lake for the postponed Day Four of competition in the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam.

Edwin Evers backs his boat down the ramp in the pre-dawn darkness at Falcon Lake.
Edwin Evers backs his boat down the ramp in the pre-dawn darkness at Falcon Lake.
The 12 finalists begin to gather at the launch dock.
The 12 finalists begin to gather at the launch dock.
Marshals get their final briefing before a day in the boat observing a pro.
Marshals get their final briefing before a day in the boat observing a pro.
Gary Klein, who is fourth with 78-13, tests his equipment.
Gary Klein, who is fourth with 78-13, tests his equipment.
Jason Williamson, who is fifth with 76-12, chooses his weapons from the rod locker.
Jason Williamson, who is fifth with 76-12, chooses his weapons from the rod locker.
Williamson is the only Elite Series angler today who also made the final day Top 12 at Falcon in 2008.
Williamson is the only Elite Series angler today who also made the final day Top 12 at Falcon in 2008.
Elite Series rookie Jason Christie is in 11th place with 72-1, but everyone has a chance to win today at Falcon.
Elite Series rookie Jason Christie is in 11th place with 72-1, but everyone has a chance to win today at Falcon.
Despite the pressure of leading each of the last three days, Keith Combs is all smiles Monday morning.
Despite the pressure of leading each of the last three days, Keith Combs is all smiles Monday morning.
Rick Clunn, who is 1 pound behind Combs, dons a pair of fishing gloves.
Rick Clunn, who is 1 pound behind Combs, dons a pair of fishing gloves.
<p>Clunn, who has topped 30 pounds each of the last two days, removes a rod from its sock.</p>
Clunn, who has topped 30 pounds each of the last two days, removes a rod from its sock.
Cliff Prince and Jason Christie share a word as the sun begins to rise Monday.
Cliff Prince and Jason Christie share a word as the sun begins to rise Monday.
Rick Clunn stands silhouetted against the sunrise, ready to take on the day.
Rick Clunn stands silhouetted against the sunrise, ready to take on the day.
<p>Brandon Card, last year's Elite Series Rookie of the Year, shares his secret bait for the day.</p>
Brandon Card, last year’s Elite Series Rookie of the Year, shares his secret bait for the day.
<p>John Crews prepares to clean the tracks left by his Marshal's entry into his boat.</p>
John Crews prepares to clean the tracks left by his Marshal’s entry into his boat.
<p>There, that's better. Crews is all smiles after his housecleaning (err, boatcleaning) work.</p>
There, that’s better. Crews is all smiles after his housecleaning (err, boatcleaning) work.
Shaye Baker of the Bassmaster.com staff provides Jason Williamson with some last minute instructions about the Go Pro camera attached to his windshield.
Shaye Baker of the Bassmaster.com staff provides Jason Williamson with some last minute instructions about the Go Pro camera attached to his windshield.
Cameraman Wes Miller begins his work day in the boat with Rick Clunn.
Cameraman Wes Miller begins his work day in the boat with Rick Clunn.
At safe light, the national anthem is played and Keith Combs stands at attention.
At safe light, the national anthem is played and Keith Combs stands at attention.
<p>As the leader, Combs gets the starting nod at take-off.</p>
As the leader, Combs gets the starting nod at take-off.
Edwin Evers is the third man out. He is less than 5 pounds behind Combs, in third place.
Edwin Evers is the third man out. He is less than 5 pounds behind Combs, in third place.
Cliff Prince is in sixth place, entering the day with 76-11.
Cliff Prince is in sixth place, entering the day with 76-11.
Brandon Card flashes a thumbs-up as he takes off. It seems that Card always has a smile on his face, at least while he's fishing.
Brandon Card flashes a thumbs-up as he takes off. It seems that Card always has a smile on his face, at least while he’s fishing.