BASS officials have already checked the first two boats at the dock as they wait for the playing of the national anthem.
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Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman makes final preparations before the Day Three launch.
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With the field being cut to the top 30 pros and co-anglers, the cove appeared much different than it had on the two days prior.
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Leader Stephen Johnston and his co-angler Bobby Lanham honor the flag as the national anthem begins.
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The national anthem ends at exactly 6:45 a.m., signaling the official start to the final day of competition of the second Bassmaster Central Open of the year.
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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Todd Faircloth leaves the dock with his co-angler Claude Rabb as they launch for the final day of the Central Open on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
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