Tennessee Triumph: Day Four Launch

In this gallery you will see images of the 2009 Elite series Tennessee Triumph on Kentucky lake. It is the fourth day launch.

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A boat sits in the fog that delayed the final day takeoff of the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
A boat sits in the fog that delayed the final day takeoff of the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
Tournament director Trip Weldon waits for the fog to lift on Day Four at Kentucky Lake.
Tournament director Trip Weldon waits for the fog to lift on Day Four at Kentucky Lake.
Skeet Reese was all smiles, knowing he needed help to come back from his big deficit to Bobby Lane.
Skeet Reese was all smiles, knowing he needed help to come back from his big deficit to Bobby Lane.
Bobby Lane was the picture of confidence while waiting for conditions to be safe enough for blast-off.
Bobby Lane was the picture of confidence while waiting for conditions to be safe enough for blast-off.
The Bassmaster Elite Series attracts an eclectic mix of fans to the daily launches.
The Bassmaster Elite Series attracts an eclectic mix of fans to the daily launches.
The sun rises on Kentucky Lake with the anglers still stuck at the ramp due to a fog delay.
The sun rises on Kentucky Lake with the anglers still stuck at the ramp due to a fog delay.
Byron Velvick uses his time wisely, preparing his tackle and equipment for Day Four action.
Byron Velvick uses his time wisely, preparing his tackle and equipment for Day Four action.
Fred Roumbanis is interviewed while waiting at the docks during the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
Fred Roumbanis is interviewed while waiting at the docks during the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
Steve Kennedy loves swimbaits and eyes this tasty bass morsel with gusto.
Steve Kennedy loves swimbaits and eyes this tasty bass morsel with gusto.
Crankbaits were a popular item during the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph on the ledges of Kentucky Lake.
Crankbaits were a popular item during the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph on the ledges of Kentucky Lake.
An ESPN camera films the action from a helicopter as the sun begins to burn off the fog on the final day.
An ESPN camera films the action from a helicopter as the sun begins to burn off the fog on the final day.
Elite Series fans enjoy a rendition of the national anthem prior to the Day Four launch.
Elite Series fans enjoy a rendition of the national anthem prior to the Day Four launch.
Through the fog, spectator boats can be seen waiting patiently for the tournament day to begin.
Through the fog, spectator boats can be seen waiting patiently for the tournament day to begin.
The top boats line up just before take-off time at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
The top boats line up just before take-off time at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
Bobby Lane and Keith Alan share a laugh as they discuss Lane's plan for the shortened final day.
Bobby Lane and Keith Alan share a laugh as they discuss Lane’s plan for the shortened final day.
Kevin VanDam sits in third place, one stumble by Lane away from defending his crown on Kentucky Lake.
Kevin VanDam sits in third place, one stumble by Lane away from defending his crown on Kentucky Lake.
Britt Myers holds a swimbait that helped him make his first top-12 cut of the year.
Britt Myers holds a swimbait that helped him make his first top-12 cut of the year.
Kelly Jordon slings a swimbait toward the camera before beginning his day on Kentucky Lake.
Kelly Jordon slings a swimbait toward the camera before beginning his day on Kentucky Lake.