2009 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph – Day Three – Launch

Go back in time to the day three launch of the 2009 Tennessee Triumph. The 2009 Tennessee Triumph was held on Kentucky Lake, Tennessee.

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Elite Series fans begin to gather at the docks on the morning of the Day Three launch of the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
Elite Series fans begin to gather at the docks on the morning of the Day Three launch of the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph.
Fred Roumbanis and his Marshal is one of the first boats to check in early on Day Three.
Fred Roumbanis and his Marshal is one of the first boats to check in early on Day Three.
Jeff Kriet ties on a lure in preparation for the third day of competition.
Jeff Kriet ties on a lure in preparation for the third day of competition.
As the sun rises on a beautiful day of fishing on Kentucky Lake, competitors make their way towards check-in.
As the sun rises on a beautiful day of fishing on Kentucky Lake, competitors make their way towards check-in.
World War Two veteran Elliot Moody makes his way down the dock holding his own American flag to be used for the playing of the national anthem.
World War Two veteran Elliot Moody makes his way down the dock holding his own American flag to be used for the playing of the national anthem.
Skeet Reese is all smiles as he enters Day Three in third place at Kentucky Lake and second in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
Skeet Reese is all smiles as he enters Day Three in third place at Kentucky Lake and second in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.
Aaron Martens, winner at the last event on Lake Guntersville, prepares a few rods before the day of competition.
Aaron Martens, winner at the last event on Lake Guntersville, prepares a few rods before the day of competition.
Bobby Lane takes to the lake with an ESPN camera as the leader going into Day Three.
Bobby Lane takes to the lake with an ESPN camera as the leader going into Day Three.
The always-talkative Gerald Swindle takes time to chat up the local waterfowl before launch.
The always-talkative Gerald Swindle takes time to chat up the local waterfowl before launch.
Kevin VanDam enters Day Three of the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph in second place behind Bobby Lane.
Kevin VanDam enters Day Three of the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph in second place behind Bobby Lane.
Randy Howell prepares his tackle for the day of competition, hoping to hang on to a top-12 spot in the TTBAOY race.
Randy Howell prepares his tackle for the day of competition, hoping to hang on to a top-12 spot in the TTBAOY race.
Paul Elias' success on Kentucky Lake continues in 2009 as he finds himself fishing on Day Three, within striking distance of a top-12 finish.
Paul Elias’ success on Kentucky Lake continues in 2009 as he finds himself fishing on Day Three, within striking distance of a top-12 finish.
Gerald Swindle and his Marshal stand for the playing of the National Anthem.
Gerald Swindle and his Marshal stand for the playing of the National Anthem.
Kelly Jordon gives the thumbs up that his boat has a clean bill of health after he barely made it back to the Day Two weigh-in.
Kelly Jordon gives the thumbs up that his boat has a clean bill of health after he barely made it back to the Day Two weigh-in.
Elite Series rookie J Todd Tucker looks to continue his great tournament at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph that has him sitting in 11th place.
Elite Series rookie J Todd Tucker looks to continue his great tournament at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph that has him sitting in 11th place.
Fans watch as boats idle by, taking to the lake for the third day of competition.
Fans watch as boats idle by, taking to the lake for the third day of competition.
Young fans watch as Britt Myers and the rest of the Elite Series field take to the waters of Kentucky Lake on Day Three.
Young fans watch as Britt Myers and the rest of the Elite Series field take to the waters of Kentucky Lake on Day Three.
BASS officials finish checking in the last of the 50 boats that will be competing on Friday.
BASS officials finish checking in the last of the 50 boats that will be competing on Friday.
A family gathers to watch the morning launch as competitors begin to head to their fishing holes to start their day on the lake.
A family gathers to watch the morning launch as competitors begin to head to their fishing holes to start their day on the lake.
In third place in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, Alton Jones will need a big day today to make up some ground between him and the leaders.
In third place in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, Alton Jones will need a big day today to make up some ground between him and the leaders.
Competitors ride the rough water outside of the launch area, racing to get to the fish biting early on Kentucky Lake's numerous ledges and structure.
Competitors ride the rough water outside of the launch area, racing to get to the fish biting early on Kentucky Lake’s numerous ledges and structure.