Mid-Atlantic Day 3 begins

The final day of competition on Kerr Reservoir begins.

Anglers line up for the final launch on Kerr Reservoir.
Anglers line up for the final launch on Kerr Reservoir.
A view from above, as Mid-Atlantic competitors gather in the harbor at Occoneechee State Park.
A view from above, as Mid-Atlantic competitors gather in the harbor at Occoneechee State Park.
Jon Blaine, of Maryland, and Mike Morris, of Delaware, prep their gear for Day 3.
Jon Blaine, of Maryland, and Mike Morris, of Delaware, prep their gear for Day 3.
Pennsylvania’s Mark Westrick loads his rods.
Pennsylvania’s Mark Westrick loads his rods.
Day 2 leader Daniel Gray will use his homemade jig with a Strike King Rage Craw trailer for dock skipping.
Day 2 leader Daniel Gray will use his homemade jig with a Strike King Rage Craw trailer for dock skipping.
Starting the day in second place, Mike Sentore is ready to go on Day 3.
Starting the day in second place, Mike Sentore is ready to go on Day 3.
Anglers launched in cool, breezy conditions on Day 3.
Anglers launched in cool, breezy conditions on Day 3.
The tough conditions facing anglers on Kerr Reservoir will likely require a mix of baitcasting and spinning gear.
The tough conditions facing anglers on Kerr Reservoir will likely require a mix of baitcasting and spinning gear.
Cull tags await their duty.
Cull tags await their duty.
If things go well, the landing nets will stay busy today.
If things go well, the landing nets will stay busy today.
Virginia high school anglers Brandon Strayer and James Graves await the Day 3 launch.
Virginia high school anglers Brandon Strayer and James Graves await the Day 3 launch.
Delaware’s Mark Hogan arranges his rods for the day’s action.
Delaware’s Mark Hogan arranges his rods for the day’s action.
Craig Townsend confirms his kill switch test for the take-off crew.
Craig Townsend confirms his kill switch test for the take-off crew.
Pennsylvania’s Mike Moran catches his check-out number.
Pennsylvania’s Mike Moran catches his check-out number.
Virginia’s William Goots and Day 2 leader Daniel Gray pass through boat check at the start of Day 3.
Virginia’s William Goots and Day 2 leader Daniel Gray pass through boat check at the start of Day 3.