2009 Northern Open: Lake Champlain Day Three On The Water

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Northern open on Lake Champlain in New York State. You will see images of the third day on the water.

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Day Two leader David Andrews struggles early to get a bite. He is fishing a spot that he has relied on each day of the tournament.
Day Two leader David Andrews struggles early to get a bite. He is fishing a spot that he has relied on each day of the tournament.
The vegetation is thick and must be removed from his lure after nearly every cast. He said that he was not catching a lot of fish per day, but what he was catching was quality.
The vegetation is thick and must be removed from his lure after nearly every cast. He said that he was not catching a lot of fish per day, but what he was catching was quality.
Andrews co-angler Doug Hammond capitalized on the early bite and has three keepers in the boat.
Andrews co-angler Doug Hammond capitalized on the early bite and has three keepers in the boat.
Mark Hickory and Alonzo Evans are targeting smallmouth bass out on the open lake nearby.
Mark Hickory and Alonzo Evans are targeting smallmouth bass out on the open lake nearby.
The waves do not look so bad, unless you are the one trying to stand on the deck running the trolling motor, fishing, and reading the graph.
The waves do not look so bad, unless you are the one trying to stand on the deck running the trolling motor, fishing, and reading the graph.
Hickory takes it all in stride as he rides out the rollers.
Hickory takes it all in stride as he rides out the rollers.
We catch up with Scott Parker nearby on the open water targeting smallmouth like many others have all week. It isn't long before he is hooked up.
We catch up with Scott Parker nearby on the open water targeting smallmouth like many others have all week. It isn’t long before he is hooked up.
Between the waves, the trolling motor and the bass, Parker has his hands full as his co-angler Kevin Hoogenboom readies the net.
Between the waves, the trolling motor and the bass, Parker has his hands full as his co-angler Kevin Hoogenboom readies the net.
Parker takes a swing back as Hoogenboom nets the smallmouth.
Parker takes a swing back as Hoogenboom nets the smallmouth.
Parker shows off his reward to the ESPN Outdoors camera.
Parker shows off his reward to the ESPN Outdoors camera.
Day Two's third place man, Todd Glover picks up the net as his co-angler Mike Morson hooks into a smallmouth. It is a small fish, but gets him closer to the five he needs.
Day Two’s third place man, Todd Glover picks up the net as his co-angler Mike Morson hooks into a smallmouth. It is a small fish, but gets him closer to the five he needs.
After quite a drift, Glover lifts his trolling motor and pulls in the drift sock to move back down the lake into the wind.
After quite a drift, Glover lifts his trolling motor and pulls in the drift sock to move back down the lake into the wind.
Thomas Lavictoire and his co-angler Christopher Hall are also drifting, doind the best they can to stay on small changes in the vegetation, as this part of the lake is not all that deep.
Thomas Lavictoire and his co-angler Christopher Hall are also drifting, doind the best they can to stay on small changes in the vegetation, as this part of the lake is not all that deep.
After Glover arrives nearby for another drift, Lavictoire makes move against the winds to start another drift. The tactics you are seeing hear brought many of these guys to the dance, so they will continue on the final day.
After Glover arrives nearby for another drift, Lavictoire makes move against the winds to start another drift. The tactics you are seeing hear brought many of these guys to the dance, so they will continue on the final day.