B.A.S.S. Nation

2010 Federation – Championship – Day Three – Launch

This photo gallery features images from day three of competition at the 2010 Bassmaster Federation Nation National Championship.

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Donnie Cox makes final adjustments to his gear on the final day of the Bassmaster Federation Championship.
Donnie Cox makes final adjustments to his gear on the final day of the Bassmaster Federation Championship.
Andy Bravence uses an LED light to tie on a lure.
Andy Bravence uses an LED light to tie on a lure.
Brian Mailot checks and rechecks his equipment prior to launch.
Brian Mailot checks and rechecks his equipment prior to launch.
James Smiley lays out a choice lures for the day.
James Smiley lays out a choice lures for the day.
Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin hooks up the lights on one of the tow vehicles as they work at a furious pace to launch all 55 boats.
Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin hooks up the lights on one of the tow vehicles as they work at a furious pace to launch all 55 boats.
Kevin Gaubert backs a Toyota Tundra tow vehicle up to a Skeeter/Yamaha rig that the competitors have been provided for the week.
Kevin Gaubert backs a Toyota Tundra tow vehicle up to a Skeeter/Yamaha rig that the competitors have been provided for the week.
Brian Maloney grabs three winks as he waits to be towed to the ramp, it has been a tiring three days on everyone.
Brian Maloney grabs three winks as he waits to be towed to the ramp, it has been a tiring three days on everyone.
Paul Hemsley ties on a jig in preparation for the final day.
Paul Hemsley ties on a jig in preparation for the final day.
Dale Hightower applies die to his Senkos on Day Three.
Dale Hightower applies die to his Senkos on Day Three.
Tom Jessop has his bass weapons splayed about the deck of the boat as he reties all of his lures.
Tom Jessop has his bass weapons splayed about the deck of the boat as he reties all of his lures.
Some of the guys take this early opportunity to talk shop before taking to the Red River.
Some of the guys take this early opportunity to talk shop before taking to the Red River.
David Mock is not amused that he was awakened by a camera flash while grabbing a quick nap on the deck of his boat.
David Mock is not amused that he was awakened by a camera flash while grabbing a quick nap on the deck of his boat.
Competitors make their way into position for launch.
Competitors make their way into position for launch.
Fans line one of the many docks for the final launch of the 2010 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship.
Fans line one of the many docks for the final launch of the 2010 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship.
Two Skeeter bass boats shadow each other as they ease toward the launch preparation area.
Two Skeeter bass boats shadow each other as they ease toward the launch preparation area.
The local firefighting crew watches the launch as the first two boats idle out of the marina and onto the Red River for the last time.
The local firefighting crew watches the launch as the first two boats idle out of the marina and onto the Red River for the last time.
The final day of the 2010 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championships will crown regional champions and an overall Federation Nation Champion, all of whom earn berths into the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.
The final day of the 2010 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championships will crown regional champions and an overall Federation Nation Champion, all of whom earn berths into the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.

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