2010 Elite Series Alabama Charge – Day 3 – OTW

On the water photos from Day 3 of the 2010 Elite Series, Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake

Edwin Evers started Day Three of the Alabama Charge in sixth place with 33 pounds, 1 ounce.
Edwin Evers started Day Three of the Alabama Charge in sixth place with 33 pounds, 1 ounce.
Steve Kennedy quickly sets the hook on his first fishing spot.
Steve Kennedy quickly sets the hook on his first fishing spot.
Similar to the first two days on Pickwick Lake, several anglers were fishing just below Wilson Dam.
Similar to the first two days on Pickwick Lake, several anglers were fishing just below Wilson Dam.
Steve Kennedy boats another keeper fish.
Steve Kennedy boats another keeper fish.
Rain moved in early on Pickwick Lake and had anglers reaching for their rain suits.
Rain moved in early on Pickwick Lake and had anglers reaching for their rain suits.
Kennedy was catching several fish from his first fishing location, but the good-sized fish were hard to come by.
Kennedy was catching several fish from his first fishing location, but the good-sized fish were hard to come by.
Aaron Martens and his Day Three Marshals put their rain gear on as the rain becomes heavier.
Aaron Martens and his Day Three Marshals put their rain gear on as the rain becomes heavier.
Jeff Connella started the morning in 35th place with 28 pounds, 8 ounces.
Jeff Connella started the morning in 35th place with 28 pounds, 8 ounces.
Cliff Pace takes a seat as he attempts to land a good smallmouth in a driving rain.
Cliff Pace takes a seat as he attempts to land a good smallmouth in a driving rain.
Pace boats the fish and bends over to fend off the rain.
Pace boats the fish and bends over to fend off the rain.
Dark clouds move in from the west early on Day Three of the Alabama Charge.
Dark clouds move in from the west early on Day Three of the Alabama Charge.
Greg Vinson started Day Three of the Alabama Charge in 43rd place with 27 pounds, 10 ounces.
Greg Vinson started Day Three of the Alabama Charge in 43rd place with 27 pounds, 10 ounces.
Vinson boats his first keeper fish of the day.
Vinson boats his first keeper fish of the day.
Jeff Conella pulls a fish into the boat.
Jeff Conella pulls a fish into the boat.
Aaron Martens was working on a quick limit on Day Three.
Aaron Martens was working on a quick limit on Day Three.
Aaron Martens started Day Three in third place with 35 pounds, 5 ounces.
Aaron Martens started Day Three in third place with 35 pounds, 5 ounces.
With very little water being released from the Wilson Dam, fishing was slower during the morning.
With very little water being released from the Wilson Dam, fishing was slower during the morning.
Aaron Martens puts another keeper in the livewell.
Aaron Martens puts another keeper in the livewell.
Rainsuit on, or rainsuit off, was a common issue with anglers as rain showers moved in and out of the Florence, Ala., area.
Rainsuit on, or rainsuit off, was a common issue with anglers as rain showers moved in and out of the Florence, Ala., area.
Kevin Short has led both days of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.
Kevin Short has led both days of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.
One of the hazards of fishing near cypress trees is getting hung up in the overhanging limbs.
One of the hazards of fishing near cypress trees is getting hung up in the overhanging limbs.
Tommy Biffle was flipping and pitching visible cover.
Tommy Biffle was flipping and pitching visible cover.
Kevin Short with his third keeper fish of the day.
Kevin Short with his third keeper fish of the day.