2008 Southern Challenge: Day Four Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series southern challenge on Wheeler lake. It is the fourth day launch.

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Terry Scroggins and Jeremy Starks talk at Ingall's Harbor just after putting their boats in Wheeler Lake early on the final day of competition.
Terry Scroggins and Jeremy Starks talk at Ingall’s Harbor just after putting their boats in Wheeler Lake early on the final day of competition.
Shaw Grigsby retrieves a cleaning cloth to spruce up his electronic screens as he speaks with media at Ingall's Harbor.
Shaw Grigsby retrieves a cleaning cloth to spruce up his electronic screens as he speaks with media at Ingall’s Harbor.
A volunteer brings Kevin VanDam ice in preparation for another brutally humid day on Wheeler Lake.
A volunteer brings Kevin VanDam ice in preparation for another brutally humid day on Wheeler Lake.
Corey Waldrop is the youngest pro on the Elite Tour. This is the first time he has made the 12-cut to fish the final day.
Corey Waldrop is the youngest pro on the Elite Tour. This is the first time he has made the 12-cut to fish the final day.
Terry Scroggins idles past Mark Menendez and Kevin VanDam as they talk in Ingall's Harbor before line up.
Terry Scroggins idles past Mark Menendez and Kevin VanDam as they talk in Ingall’s Harbor before line up.
John Murray said he was dreading the humidity on the final day, especially when he factors in the lack of running and gunning to
John Murray said he was dreading the humidity on the final day, especially when he factors in the lack of running and gunning to “cool off.”
Terry Scroggins fields questions from the media as he makes final gear adjustments.
Terry Scroggins fields questions from the media as he makes final gear adjustments.
Jeremy Starks rummages through soft plastics early on the final day of competition.
Jeremy Starks rummages through soft plastics early on the final day of competition.
Morizo Shimizu asks BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon to check his safety lights as he makes final adjustments to his gear.
Morizo Shimizu asks BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon to check his safety lights as he makes final adjustments to his gear.
The dock at Ingall's Harbor starts to fill as the time for launch gets closer.
The dock at Ingall’s Harbor starts to fill as the time for launch gets closer.
Terry Scroggins ties on a crankbait as he answers media questions on the final day of the Southern Challenge.
Terry Scroggins ties on a crankbait as he answers media questions on the final day of the Southern Challenge.
Mark Menendez talks to a fan standing on the dock at Ingall's Harbor.
Mark Menendez talks to a fan standing on the dock at Ingall’s Harbor.
Matt Sphar digs into a box of crankbaits as he talks to ESPN cameras.
Matt Sphar digs into a box of crankbaits as he talks to ESPN cameras.
Shaw Grigsby decides which baits to leave out and which will go back in the box as ESPN cameras roll.
Shaw Grigsby decides which baits to leave out and which will go back in the box as ESPN cameras roll.
Matt Reed rehydrates early on the final day. It is predicted that today the mercury would reach the mid 90s again as the current humidity hovers at 84 percent.
Matt Reed rehydrates early on the final day. It is predicted that today the mercury would reach the mid 90s again as the current humidity hovers at 84 percent.
ESPN cameras roll high overhead as Carey Barrett (rear) rolls film and James Overstreet (front) shoots the stills.
ESPN cameras roll high overhead as Carey Barrett (rear) rolls film and James Overstreet (front) shoots the stills.
Jeremy Starks makes final lure selections as BASS officials place cameras on the rear deck of his boat. The top two boats will have onboard cameras streaming video at Bassmaster.com.
Jeremy Starks makes final lure selections as BASS officials place cameras on the rear deck of his boat. The top two boats will have onboard cameras streaming video at Bassmaster.com.
Jeremy Starks ties on a large worm as he prepares today to find out what his
Jeremy Starks ties on a large worm as he prepares today to find out what his “honey hole” truly holds in terms of bass.
Todd Faircloth goes into the final day a little over six pounds out of the lead.
Todd Faircloth goes into the final day a little over six pounds out of the lead.
Matt Reed goes out in the sixth position on the final day of the Southern Challenge.
Matt Reed goes out in the sixth position on the final day of the Southern Challenge.
John Murray was at Ingall's Harbor early on the final day and looked confident prior to take off.
John Murray was at Ingall’s Harbor early on the final day and looked confident prior to take off.
Matt Sphar straps down his rods for a run up the lake. Most of the pros are fishing 'up river' from Ingall's Harbor in the Decatur Flats area of Wheeler Lake.
Matt Sphar straps down his rods for a run up the lake. Most of the pros are fishing ‘up river’ from Ingall’s Harbor in the Decatur Flats area of Wheeler Lake.
Jeremy Starks said he has yet to see what his spot truly holds in terms of fish. Some think that he may have let the best days pass. Only time will tell.
Jeremy Starks said he has yet to see what his spot truly holds in terms of fish. Some think that he may have let the best days pass. Only time will tell.
Kevin VanDam honors the flag just minutes before the launch of the final day on Wheeler Lake. Today a Southern Challenge champion will be revealed.
Kevin VanDam honors the flag just minutes before the launch of the final day on Wheeler Lake. Today a Southern Challenge champion will be revealed.
Fans line up along the dock as the field prepares to depart.
Fans line up along the dock as the field prepares to depart.
Kevin VanDam leaves the dock in first place.
Kevin VanDam leaves the dock in first place.
Terry Scroggins leaves the dock, towing the rest of the field out onto Wheeler Lake.
Terry Scroggins leaves the dock, towing the rest of the field out onto Wheeler Lake.
Matt Reed watches as he idles toward mass hysteria. In the background Kevin VanDam takes his hole shot as he is covered up by spectator boats.
Matt Reed watches as he idles toward mass hysteria. In the background Kevin VanDam takes his hole shot as he is covered up by spectator boats.
Shaw Grigsby makes adjustments to his head wrap as he idles toward the crowd of fleeing boats.
Shaw Grigsby makes adjustments to his head wrap as he idles toward the crowd of fleeing boats.
The mouth of Ingall's Harbor begins to settle as the rest of the pack idles out of the no wake zone with camera boats in tow.
The mouth of Ingall’s Harbor begins to settle as the rest of the pack idles out of the no wake zone with camera boats in tow.