2008 Pride of Georgia: Day Four Launch

In this photo gallery you will see the images of the 2008 elite series Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill lake. It is the fourth day launch.

Peter Thliveros sits atop Kevin VanDam's boat as it launches on Day Four of the Pride of Georgia.
Peter Thliveros sits atop Kevin VanDam’s boat as it launches on Day Four of the Pride of Georgia.
Kenyon Hill begins Day Four in second place, and talking to ESPNOutdoors.com reporter Steve Wright.
Kenyon Hill begins Day Four in second place, and talking to ESPNOutdoors.com reporter Steve Wright.
A camera boat motors to the take-off dock just before dawn.
A camera boat motors to the take-off dock just before dawn.
As media and BASS officials gather, anglers begin arriving at the dock.
As media and BASS officials gather, anglers begin arriving at the dock.
Reigning Bassmaster Classic champ Alton Jones began Day Four tied for 10th.
Reigning Bassmaster Classic champ Alton Jones began Day Four tied for 10th.
Todd Faircloth, tied with Alton Jones for 10th, is aiming for his second consecutive Elite Series win.
Todd Faircloth, tied with Alton Jones for 10th, is aiming for his second consecutive Elite Series win.
Timmy Horton bounded from 74th to the top 12 cut after Day One.
Timmy Horton bounded from 74th to the top 12 cut after Day One.
South Carolina's Casey Ashley sits in sixth place after Day Three.
South Carolina’s Casey Ashley sits in sixth place after Day Three.
Reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Skeet Reese made his first top 12 cut of 2008.
Reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Skeet Reese made his first top 12 cut of 2008.
Before taking off, Skeet Reese makes a small repair to a clip on the front of his boat.
Before taking off, Skeet Reese makes a small repair to a clip on the front of his boat.
Denny Brauer lost his Day One lead, slipping to ninth.
Denny Brauer lost his Day One lead, slipping to ninth.
Two-time Classic winner Kevin VanDam is the dean of perhaps the most accomplished top 12 the Elite Series has yet seen.
Two-time Classic winner Kevin VanDam is the dean of perhaps the most accomplished top 12 the Elite Series has yet seen.
Beginning Day Four in second, Kenyon Hill has a chance for his first tour win since 2003.
Beginning Day Four in second, Kenyon Hill has a chance for his first tour win since 2003.
Leader Edwin Evers is reluctant to reveal his top lures and techniques, even on the final morning.
Leader Edwin Evers is reluctant to reveal his top lures and techniques, even on the final morning.
South Carolina's Davy Hite, a two-time Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, listens to the national anthem.
South Carolina’s Davy Hite, a two-time Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, listens to the national anthem.
Casey Ashley belts out the national anthem as the cameras roll.
Casey Ashley belts out the national anthem as the cameras roll.
Peter Thliveros departs the take-off dock ahead of eight other decorated anglers.
Peter Thliveros departs the take-off dock ahead of eight other decorated anglers.
The last angler off the dock on Day Four is Dave Smith.
The last angler off the dock on Day Four is Dave Smith.