2008 Champion’s Choice Day Three Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series champion's choice on Lake Oneida. It is the third day launch.

Skeet Reese has been at the dock early every morning this week and today was no exception. Skeet spent time making final gear adjustments prior to the start of Day Three of the Champion's Choice.
Skeet Reese has been at the dock early every morning this week and today was no exception. Skeet spent time making final gear adjustments prior to the start of Day Three of the Champion’s Choice.
Dean Rojas has been consistent in his weights over the first two days and said that he didn't think the sun would hurt him today. In fact, it might position his fish better. Rojas goes into Day Three in second place.
Dean Rojas has been consistent in his weights over the first two days and said that he didn’t think the sun would hurt him today. In fact, it might position his fish better. Rojas goes into Day Three in second place.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon and Timmy Horton talk on the dock early on Day Three.
BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon and Timmy Horton talk on the dock early on Day Three.
Newly crowned 2008 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam is interviewed by ESPNOutdoors.com writer Steve Wright before launch.
Newly crowned 2008 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam is interviewed by ESPNOutdoors.com writer Steve Wright before launch.
Byron Velvick, Skeet Reese and Casey Ashley spend a few minutes visiting before the first flight is launched.
Byron Velvick, Skeet Reese and Casey Ashley spend a few minutes visiting before the first flight is launched.
Dean Rojas congratulates Kevin VanDam on his Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year win.
Dean Rojas congratulates Kevin VanDam on his Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year win.
Dave Wolak fished these waters as a child and said that it helped him this week on Oneida Lake — he starts Day Three in 17th — as he looks to move into the top 12.
Dave Wolak fished these waters as a child and said that it helped him this week on Oneida Lake — he starts Day Three in 17th — as he looks to move into the top 12.
An ESPN helicopter hovers overhead as the first flight eases out of Oneida Shores to start Day Three of the Champion's Choice.
An ESPN helicopter hovers overhead as the first flight eases out of Oneida Shores to start Day Three of the Champion’s Choice.
One of the competitors speeds up the lake and out of sight.
One of the competitors speeds up the lake and out of sight.
Marty Robinson gets some love from his sons before the second flight is launched.
Marty Robinson gets some love from his sons before the second flight is launched.
The ESPN helicopter camera crew chases one of the competitors up Oneida Lake.
The ESPN helicopter camera crew chases one of the competitors up Oneida Lake.
Casey Ashley picks up his co-angler as Derek Remitz eases in to the dock to pick up his co-angler.
Casey Ashley picks up his co-angler as Derek Remitz eases in to the dock to pick up his co-angler.
Chris Lane retrieves the 'sticks' out of his rod box as he prepares to do battle on Oneida Lake on Day Three.
Chris Lane retrieves the ‘sticks’ out of his rod box as he prepares to do battle on Oneida Lake on Day Three.
The dock was full of angler families and media members as the launch neared.
The dock was full of angler families and media members as the launch neared.
Michael Iaconelli pulled a rabbit out of the hat on Day Two as he slammed over 20 pounds on the scales to boost him into the lead in the Champion's Choice.
Michael Iaconelli pulled a rabbit out of the hat on Day Two as he slammed over 20 pounds on the scales to boost him into the lead in the Champion’s Choice.
The official clock ticks away the minutes to launch as the national anthem rings through the cove at Oneida Shores.
The official clock ticks away the minutes to launch as the national anthem rings through the cove at Oneida Shores.
2008 Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones waits for the second flight to be released. Jones leaves the dock in 18th place with 27 pounds, 6 ounces.
2008 Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones waits for the second flight to be released. Jones leaves the dock in 18th place with 27 pounds, 6 ounces.
Flight three works their way through the inspection process and out onto Oneida Lake.
Flight three works their way through the inspection process and out onto Oneida Lake.