2008 Pride of Georgia: Day Three Launch

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

Anglers, BASS officials and media pause before take-off to salute the American flag during the singing of the anthem.
Anglers, BASS officials and media pause before take-off to salute the American flag during the singing of the anthem.
Mike McClelland confirms his check-in time with a BASS official as he leaves the dock.
Mike McClelland confirms his check-in time with a BASS official as he leaves the dock.
Kelly Jordon launched on Day Three tied for 37th place.
Kelly Jordon launched on Day Three tied for 37th place.
Fourth-place Greg Gutierrez (front right) was in the first line of boats to leave the dock on Day Three.
Fourth-place Greg Gutierrez (front right) was in the first line of boats to leave the dock on Day Three.
Kevin VanDam checks his tackle as his driver backs his boat down a ramp to the water.
Kevin VanDam checks his tackle as his driver backs his boat down a ramp to the water.
Mike Iaconelli launches his boat on Day Three, which he began in 48th place.
Mike Iaconelli launches his boat on Day Three, which he began in 48th place.
Casey Ashley hops aboard the deck of his boat with helmet in hand, concerned for the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms.
Casey Ashley hops aboard the deck of his boat with helmet in hand, concerned for the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms.
As the sun begins to rise above Clarks Hill Lake, Fred Roumbanis pivots to take it all in.
As the sun begins to rise above Clarks Hill Lake, Fred Roumbanis pivots to take it all in.
Greg Gutierrez talks with his co-angler minutes before the 6:30 take-off time.
Greg Gutierrez talks with his co-angler minutes before the 6:30 take-off time.
Kenyon Hill calls ahead to leader Edwin Evers while in the take-off line:
Kenyon Hill calls ahead to leader Edwin Evers while in the take-off line: “I’m right behind you.”
Day Two leader Edwin Evers doffs his hat for the singing of the national anthem, as the sun rises over Clarks Hill Lake behind him.
Day Two leader Edwin Evers doffs his hat for the singing of the national anthem, as the sun rises over Clarks Hill Lake behind him.
A BASS official on the dock tosses a
A BASS official on the dock tosses a “pill” to Terry Scroggins’ co-angler, so they may check in officially in the afternoon.
Timmy Horton takes off on Day Three after jumping from 74th to 16th place on Day Two.
Timmy Horton takes off on Day Three after jumping from 74th to 16th place on Day Two.
A bundled-up Britt Myers motors his way onto Clarks Hill Lake.
A bundled-up Britt Myers motors his way onto Clarks Hill Lake.
Bradley Hallman's boat digs into the drink as he leaves the take-off dock on Day Three.
Bradley Hallman’s boat digs into the drink as he leaves the take-off dock on Day Three.