2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border: Day Three, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Three of the 2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas.

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Kevin Short goes through Day Three inspection before takeoff on the last day of the Battle on the Border.
Kevin Short goes through Day Three inspection before takeoff on the last day of the Battle on the Border.
Legend Denny Brauer reaches into a box full of heavy jigs getting prepared for a day of battle on Lake Amistad.
Legend Denny Brauer reaches into a box full of heavy jigs getting prepared for a day of battle on Lake Amistad.
Todd Faircloth cleans the screen on his Lowrance electronics before the start of the final day of Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors.
Todd Faircloth cleans the screen on his Lowrance electronics before the start of the final day of Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors.
Jason Williamson leads going into Day Three with a total weight of 55-12.
Jason Williamson leads going into Day Three with a total weight of 55-12.
Kurt Dove makes final adjustments to his gear. Dove led Day One standings in the Battle on the Border, and on the second day barely secured his spot in the final twelve with nearly half his first day weight.
Kurt Dove makes final adjustments to his gear. Dove led Day One standings in the Battle on the Border, and on the second day barely secured his spot in the final twelve with nearly half his first day weight.
Edwin Evers gives an interview on the dock before final takeoff.
Edwin Evers gives an interview on the dock before final takeoff.
Gary Klein talks briefly with Denny Brauer before launch. Klein made his way around the dock and talked to most of the pros before launch, wishing each a good day of fishing.
Gary Klein talks briefly with Denny Brauer before launch. Klein made his way around the dock and talked to most of the pros before launch, wishing each a good day of fishing.
Billy Brewer holds the wireless transmitter for the microphone he will wear as ESPN films with him all day.
Billy Brewer holds the wireless transmitter for the microphone he will wear as ESPN films with him all day.
Kotaro Kiriyama runs the wires for his microphone, readying for the final day of competition at the Battle on the Border on beautiful Lake Amistad.
Kotaro Kiriyama runs the wires for his microphone, readying for the final day of competition at the Battle on the Border on beautiful Lake Amistad.
Todd Faircloth uses a black marker to color the Texas rigged weight which will help hide the weight from the bass.
Todd Faircloth uses a black marker to color the Texas rigged weight which will help hide the weight from the bass.
Mike McClelland makes final adjustments as he simultaneously gives interviews dockside.
Mike McClelland makes final adjustments as he simultaneously gives interviews dockside.
Kevin Short and his wife Kerry spend a few moments before final takeoff.
Kevin Short and his wife Kerry spend a few moments before final takeoff.
Clark Reehm in his rookie year is all smiles before takeoff.
Clark Reehm in his rookie year is all smiles before takeoff.
Kevin Short talks to ESPN cameras just before launch.
Kevin Short talks to ESPN cameras just before launch.
A fan takes a shot of Kevin Short as he makes final preparations.
A fan takes a shot of Kevin Short as he makes final preparations.
Rookie Jason Williamson flexes his bicep as he psyches himself up for takeoff.
Rookie Jason Williamson flexes his bicep as he psyches himself up for takeoff.
Kevin Short puts his rods back in the box for a long run on Lake Amistad.
Kevin Short puts his rods back in the box for a long run on Lake Amistad.
Mike McClelland reaches into a tackle compartment as he tries to take his fourth Elite Series Championship win.
Mike McClelland reaches into a tackle compartment as he tries to take his fourth Elite Series Championship win.
Edwin Evers (left) talks to fellow pros Bradley Hallman and Jon Bondy as they wish him well before takeoff.
Edwin Evers (left) talks to fellow pros Bradley Hallman and Jon Bondy as they wish him well before takeoff.
Denny Brauer is ready to go out and do battle with the final twelve on Lake Amistad.
Denny Brauer is ready to go out and do battle with the final twelve on Lake Amistad.
Greg Hackney said he was ready to get it on, on the final day of competition.
Greg Hackney said he was ready to get it on, on the final day of competition.
Greg Hackney looks at the ESPN helicopter as it circles overhead filming the takeoff.
Greg Hackney looks at the ESPN helicopter as it circles overhead filming the takeoff.
Jason Williamson gives out a loud yell as he throws a peace sign to the fans at Bassmaster.com.
Jason Williamson gives out a loud yell as he throws a peace sign to the fans at Bassmaster.com.
Clark Reehm is fired up to get out on Lake Amistad as seen by his muscle flexing as he idles away from the dock.
Clark Reehm is fired up to get out on Lake Amistad as seen by his muscle flexing as he idles away from the dock.
The first six of the final twelve make their way out onto Lake Amistad as the ESPN helicopter pulls alongside Leader Jason Williamson.
The first six of the final twelve make their way out onto Lake Amistad as the ESPN helicopter pulls alongside Leader Jason Williamson.
Greg Hackney is all smiles as he heads out for Battle on the Border on beautiful Lake Amistad.
Greg Hackney is all smiles as he heads out for Battle on the Border on beautiful Lake Amistad.
Texas pro Todd Faircloth waves to the fans on the dock as he idles out onto Lake Amistad.
Texas pro Todd Faircloth waves to the fans on the dock as he idles out onto Lake Amistad.
Kotaro Kiriyama gives a thumb up to Bassmaster.com cameras as he heads away from the dock.
Kotaro Kiriyama gives a thumb up to Bassmaster.com cameras as he heads away from the dock.
The last of the pros head out for the final day of competition. Be sure to watch the
The last of the pros head out for the final day of competition. Be sure to watch the “Hooked Up” pre-show and live weigh-in at Bassmaster.com.