2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl: Day Four, From the Air

In this photo gallery, you'll find spectacular aerial images from Day Four of the 2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake, near Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

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Two of professional bass fishing's greatest anglers, Kevin VanDam and Rick Clunn, start the final morning of the Bluegrass Brawl in 1st and 2nd place.
Two of professional bass fishing’s greatest anglers, Kevin VanDam and Rick Clunn, start the final morning of the Bluegrass Brawl in 1st and 2nd place.
Mike McClelland slipped back in the standings after Day Three, and he starts the final day in 7th place with 55 pounds, 6 ounces.
Mike McClelland slipped back in the standings after Day Three, and he starts the final day in 7th place with 55 pounds, 6 ounces.
Bradley Hallman has been consistent all week and starts Day Four in 8th place with 53 pounds, 5 ounces.
Bradley Hallman has been consistent all week and starts Day Four in 8th place with 53 pounds, 5 ounces.
Kevin VanDam has led the Bluegrass Brawl from the beginning, and has almost a 7-pound lead over second place angler Rick Clunn.
Kevin VanDam has led the Bluegrass Brawl from the beginning, and has almost a 7-pound lead over second place angler Rick Clunn.
Timmy Horton and Paul Elias idle through the no-wake zone.
Timmy Horton and Paul Elias idle through the no-wake zone.
Kevin VanDam turns south from Kentucky Dam Marina leads the final twelve competitors onto Kentucky Lake on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Kevin VanDam turns south from Kentucky Dam Marina leads the final twelve competitors onto Kentucky Lake on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Rick Clunn and Timmy Horton take their hole shots and speed towards their first fishing spots.
Rick Clunn and Timmy Horton take their hole shots and speed towards their first fishing spots.
Rick Clunn starts the last day almost 7 pounds behind Kevin VanDam.
Rick Clunn starts the last day almost 7 pounds behind Kevin VanDam.
Paul Elias slows down as he approaches his first fishing spot.
Paul Elias slows down as he approaches his first fishing spot.
Elite Series rookie Wade Grooms is fishing his first top 12 and is in 5th place with 56 pounds.
Elite Series rookie Wade Grooms is fishing his first top 12 and is in 5th place with 56 pounds.
Wade Grooms has concentrated on two channel ledges to catch the bulk of his 5th place weight.
Wade Grooms has concentrated on two channel ledges to catch the bulk of his 5th place weight.
Wade Grooms boats his first fish on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Wade Grooms boats his first fish on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Kenyon Hill has made a steady move up the standings during the first three days, and starts Day Four in 9th place with 53 pounds, 2 ounces.
Kenyon Hill has made a steady move up the standings during the first three days, and starts Day Four in 9th place with 53 pounds, 2 ounces.
Paul Elias started the day 9 pounds, 3 ounces behind leader Kevin VanDam.
Paul Elias started the day 9 pounds, 3 ounces behind leader Kevin VanDam.
Edwin Evers would have to overcome a 15-pound deficit to win the Bluegrass Brawl, and starts the final day in 10th place with 53 pounds, 1 ounce.
Edwin Evers would have to overcome a 15-pound deficit to win the Bluegrass Brawl, and starts the final day in 10th place with 53 pounds, 1 ounce.
The final 12 anglers left in the Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl presented by Diehard Platinum Marine Batteries, waits for launch time.
The final 12 anglers left in the Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl presented by Diehard Platinum Marine Batteries, waits for launch time.
Go-time on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Go-time on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
The last anglers standing idle out of Kentucky Dam Marina to start Day Four of the Bluegrass Brawl.
The last anglers standing idle out of Kentucky Dam Marina to start Day Four of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Rick Clunn starts the final day in 2nd place with 61 pounds, 7 ounces.
Rick Clunn starts the final day in 2nd place with 61 pounds, 7 ounces.
A group of boats speeds south on Kentucky Lake, several miles below the launch area at Kentucky Dam Marina.
A group of boats speeds south on Kentucky Lake, several miles below the launch area at Kentucky Dam Marina.
Timmy Horton speeds south towards his first fishing spot, and starts Day Four in 3rd place with 59 pounds, 1 ounce.
Timmy Horton speeds south towards his first fishing spot, and starts Day Four in 3rd place with 59 pounds, 1 ounce.
A larger contingent of spectator boats follow Kevin VanDam on the final morning of competition.
A larger contingent of spectator boats follow Kevin VanDam on the final morning of competition.
Terry Scroggins starts the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl in 12th place with 52 pounds, 1 ounce.
Terry Scroggins starts the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl in 12th place with 52 pounds, 1 ounce.
Paul Elias started the final day fishing in the middle of the lake on the edge of a deep ledge.
Paul Elias started the final day fishing in the middle of the lake on the edge of a deep ledge.
Kentucky Dam Marina is the host marina for the 2008 version of the Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl.
Kentucky Dam Marina is the host marina for the 2008 version of the Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl.