Nation: Day Three launch on Francis Case

Teams from eight states launch on Lake Francis Case for the final day of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.

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Nathan Gray loads up on drinks for another hot day on Lake Francis Case for the B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Nathan Gray loads up on drinks for another hot day on Lake Francis Case for the B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Divisional.
Jesse Reynolds looks for some cold drinks to put in the boat, too.
Jesse Reynolds looks for some cold drinks to put in the boat, too.
Nate Brown is all smiles for the final morning of competition.
Nate Brown is all smiles for the final morning of competition.
Robert Reinbold helps his partner Mike Kujawski with his gear.
Robert Reinbold helps his partner Mike Kujawski with his gear.
Joe Sestak takes a walk to the back of the boat.
Joe Sestak takes a walk to the back of the boat.
Tom Worm starts his engine.
Tom Worm starts his engine.
Brad Kippenbrock picks up his partner Keith Faber at the launch ramp.
Brad Kippenbrock picks up his partner Keith Faber at the launch ramp.
Waiting to take off in Boat No. 1 are Wayne Lindgren and James Maisenbacher.
Waiting to take off in Boat No. 1 are Wayne Lindgren and James Maisenbacher.
Jerry Koller and James Roth indicate they are in Boat No. 4.
Jerry Koller and James Roth indicate they are in Boat No. 4.
Tony Flories and Rick Mahoney are paired up for the final day.
Tony Flories and Rick Mahoney are paired up for the final day.
Ted Prisbe and Luis Gonzalez cruise through the take-off line.
Ted Prisbe and Luis Gonzalez cruise through the take-off line.
Tournament leader Monty Fralick and his partner Nick Kelley hope they can find another big school of active smallmouth today.
Tournament leader Monty Fralick and his partner Nick Kelley hope they can find another big school of active smallmouth today.
Illinois juniors Michael Hannon and Alex Peric with boat captain Ralph Sweat.
Illinois juniors Michael Hannon and Alex Peric with boat captain Ralph Sweat.
Ohio juniors Alex Datz and Daryk Eckert with boat captain Rodney Pieper.
Ohio juniors Alex Datz and Daryk Eckert with boat captain Rodney Pieper.
Indiana juniors Brody McWilliams and Beau Ashcraft with boat captain Darin Ashcraft.
Indiana juniors Brody McWilliams and Beau Ashcraft with boat captain Darin Ashcraft.
Iowa juniors Riley Bunge and Clay Torson with boat captain Rod Bunge.
Iowa juniors Riley Bunge and Clay Torson with boat captain Rod Bunge.
South Dakota juniors Trey Doom and Zachary Brown with boat captain Allan Hall.
South Dakota juniors Trey Doom and Zachary Brown with boat captain Allan Hall.
Wisconsin juniors Kyler Chelminiak and Steve Niemi Jr. with boat captain Steve Niemi Sr.
Wisconsin juniors Kyler Chelminiak and Steve Niemi Jr. with boat captain Steve Niemi Sr.
Minnesota juniors Neil Molitor and Roman Chapman with boat captain Jeff Gilmer.
Minnesota juniors Neil Molitor and Roman Chapman with boat captain Jeff Gilmer.
Michigan juniors Chase Serafin and David Aukema with boat captain Paul Wagner.
Michigan juniors Chase Serafin and David Aukema with boat captain Paul Wagner.