Final take-off on Eufaula

Nation anglers start their final day on Lake Eufaula for the B.A.S.S. Nation Southern DIvisional.

Florida high school anglers Shawn Odor and Trenton Penuel huddle under an umbrella with their coach Fred George prior to the final launch at Lake Eufaula.
Florida high school anglers Shawn Odor and Trenton Penuel huddle under an umbrella with their coach Fred George prior to the final launch at Lake Eufaula.
Anglers stare out at the rainy morning before heading to their boats for the Day 3 launch.
Anglers stare out at the rainy morning before heading to their boats for the Day 3 launch.
Jeff Narron and Mike Gerald prep their rods.
Jeff Narron and Mike Gerald prep their rods.
Ken Jordan’s motorcycle helmet will come in handy today when bass boat rides make rain drops feel like bullets.
Ken Jordan’s motorcycle helmet will come in handy today when bass boat rides make rain drops feel like bullets.
Outside the Lakepoint Marina, rain drainage has formed an interesting spatter pattern that seems to point inside – not a bad idea on this damp day.
Outside the Lakepoint Marina, rain drainage has formed an interesting spatter pattern that seems to point inside – not a bad idea on this damp day.
Chris Blanchette readies his gear for the Day 3 launch on Lake Eufaula.
Chris Blanchette readies his gear for the Day 3 launch on Lake Eufaula.
 Faithful fans braved wet conditions to cheer on their teams at the final launch on Lake Eufaula.
Faithful fans braved wet conditions to cheer on their teams at the final launch on Lake Eufaula.
The B.A.S.S. Nation staff suited up for a rainy checkout.
The B.A.S.S. Nation staff suited up for a rainy checkout.
Georgia’s Waine Pittman will fish a mix of spinnerbaits, swim jigs and chatterbaits on Day 3.
Georgia’s Waine Pittman will fish a mix of spinnerbaits, swim jigs and chatterbaits on Day 3.
Alabama angler Coby Carden lays his rods out while awaiting the Day 3 launch.
Alabama angler Coby Carden lays his rods out while awaiting the Day 3 launch.
Crankbaits will be one of the common choices in the final round.
Crankbaits will be one of the common choices in the final round.
A little rain can’t keep these diehard fishing fans at home.
A little rain can’t keep these diehard fishing fans at home.
Geared up and ready for the rainy day.
Geared up and ready for the rainy day.
Jack Smith, who has led the Carhartt Big Bass contest since Day 1, will be punching a black/blue worm in search of another big fish.
Jack Smith, who has led the Carhartt Big Bass contest since Day 1, will be punching a black/blue worm in search of another big fish.
Competitors push away from the dock for the start of Day 3.
Competitors push away from the dock for the start of Day 3.
 Under dim skies, anglers make their way through a rain-soaked Day 3 checkout.
Under dim skies, anglers make their way through a rain-soaked Day 3 checkout.
Competitors idle past the Tow Boat U.S. position and then head out for their final day on Lake Eufaula.
Competitors idle past the Tow Boat U.S. position and then head out for their final day on Lake Eufaula.