2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl: Day Four, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Four of the 2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake, near Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

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Mike McClelland makes minor changes to his lures by dipping the tips in a chartreuse colored dye.
Mike McClelland makes minor changes to his lures by dipping the tips in a chartreuse colored dye.
Jami Fralick talks to media and fans from the bow of his boat. He starts the morning in eleventh position.
Jami Fralick talks to media and fans from the bow of his boat. He starts the morning in eleventh position.
Paul Elias tests and tunes a crankbait early on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl. He starts the day in Fourth place.
Paul Elias tests and tunes a crankbait early on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl. He starts the day in Fourth place.
Mike McClelland carries his one time sponsor Tahoe Smokeless Tobacco into the final day of fishing; he will start the day in seventh place.
Mike McClelland carries his one time sponsor Tahoe Smokeless Tobacco into the final day of fishing; he will start the day in seventh place.
Edwin Evers makes final adjustments as he prepares for take off on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl. He starts the day in tenth place.
Edwin Evers makes final adjustments as he prepares for take off on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl. He starts the day in tenth place.
Terry Scroggins fights his way into another Elite Twelve spot at the Bluegrass Brawl. He goes into the final day of the competition in 12th place.
Terry Scroggins fights his way into another Elite Twelve spot at the Bluegrass Brawl. He goes into the final day of the competition in 12th place.
Paul Elias is known for his abilities with a crankbait, and the Bluegrass Brawl has lent itself to that strength. Elias will start the final day in fourth place.
Paul Elias is known for his abilities with a crankbait, and the Bluegrass Brawl has lent itself to that strength. Elias will start the final day in fourth place.
Kevin VanDam makes final lure selections as the final launch of the Bluegrass Brawl nears. VanDam has led the event wire to wire and will be the first to launch at the Kentucky Dam Marina.
Kevin VanDam makes final lure selections as the final launch of the Bluegrass Brawl nears. VanDam has led the event wire to wire and will be the first to launch at the Kentucky Dam Marina.
Timmy Horton stows gear preparing for a run up Kentucky Lake. Known for being able to exploit isolated deep cover, Horton goes into the final day in third place.
Timmy Horton stows gear preparing for a run up Kentucky Lake. Known for being able to exploit isolated deep cover, Horton goes into the final day in third place.
BASS fans gather as the time for launch gets closer.
BASS fans gather as the time for launch gets closer.
Kevin VanDam will lead the rest of the field out onto Kentucky Lake. Pros launch in the order of their standing.
Kevin VanDam will lead the rest of the field out onto Kentucky Lake. Pros launch in the order of their standing.
Kenyon Hill fought his way into another top twelve. He will start the day in ninth position.
Kenyon Hill fought his way into another top twelve. He will start the day in ninth position.
BASS Officials go through pre-launch inspections with each angler.
BASS Officials go through pre-launch inspections with each angler.
Rick Clunn is seated in his boat with the BASSCam just over his shoulder; he and Kevin VanDam will be streaming video as coverage allows. You can find the link from the Bassmaster.com homepage.
Rick Clunn is seated in his boat with the BASSCam just over his shoulder; he and Kevin VanDam will be streaming video as coverage allows. You can find the link from the Bassmaster.com homepage.
Kevin VanDam has pulled away from the pack, admitting that it would take good weights on the first two days to put him in contention due to the large amount of tournament boat traffic on Kentucky Lake on the weekends.
Kevin VanDam has pulled away from the pack, admitting that it would take good weights on the first two days to put him in contention due to the large amount of tournament boat traffic on Kentucky Lake on the weekends.
Rick Clunn is gunning for Kevin VanDam and the strangle hold he has on first place. This day will prove to be one of the most exciting match-ups in the history of BASS.
Rick Clunn is gunning for Kevin VanDam and the strangle hold he has on first place. This day will prove to be one of the most exciting match-ups in the history of BASS.
Clunn (left) and VanDam talk casually just moments before take off. These two have turned the Bluegrass Brawl into the must see event of the year.
Clunn (left) and VanDam talk casually just moments before take off. These two have turned the Bluegrass Brawl into the must see event of the year.
Terry Scroggins and Kenyon Hill share a conversation early on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Terry Scroggins and Kenyon Hill share a conversation early on the final day of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Wade Grooms is ready to get the day started, he comes into the final day in fifth place.
Wade Grooms is ready to get the day started, he comes into the final day in fifth place.
Terry Butcher talks to fans and media from the bow of his boat; he starts the final day in sixth place.
Terry Butcher talks to fans and media from the bow of his boat; he starts the final day in sixth place.
The Elite Twelve make their way out of the harbor at the Kentucky Lake Dam Marina as ESPN cameras fly overhead.
The Elite Twelve make their way out of the harbor at the Kentucky Lake Dam Marina as ESPN cameras fly overhead.