2010 Northern Open #3 – Day Three – Launch

With the first three days of competition behind them B.A.S.S pros get ready to launch into day three of competition.

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Leader Nate Wellman is one of the first to launch on the final day of competition of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the Upper Chesapeake Bay.
Leader Nate Wellman is one of the first to launch on the final day of competition of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on the Upper Chesapeake Bay.
Ben Parker reaches for terminal tackle as he prepares for the final day.
Ben Parker reaches for terminal tackle as he prepares for the final day.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes and the BASS team head across the marina to the dock where the launch inspection line will be set up for the last time.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes and the BASS team head across the marina to the dock where the launch inspection line will be set up for the last time.
George Acord Jr. also makes last minute adjustments to his gear as he readies for the final day of competition.
George Acord Jr. also makes last minute adjustments to his gear as he readies for the final day of competition.
A lot of anglers were talking gear and tactics as they wait for the official launch time.
A lot of anglers were talking gear and tactics as they wait for the official launch time.
Travis Manson, who came into this tournament holding the number two spot in Northern Opens points, gives an interview on BassCam for Bassmaster.com.
Travis Manson, who came into this tournament holding the number two spot in Northern Opens points, gives an interview on BassCam for Bassmaster.com.
The docks that had been filled to capacity for the first two days, sit almost empty as the final day sees only the top 30 pros and co-anglers.
The docks that had been filled to capacity for the first two days, sit almost empty as the final day sees only the top 30 pros and co-anglers.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes checks Darin Dolls paperwork at the dock before launch time.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes checks Darin Dolls paperwork at the dock before launch time.
Nate Wellman sets the time on his electronics to match the official Bassmaster clock.
Nate Wellman sets the time on his electronics to match the official Bassmaster clock.
J Todd Tucker talks with David Hunter Jones and Tournament Director Chris Bowes at the dock prior to launch.
J Todd Tucker talks with David Hunter Jones and Tournament Director Chris Bowes at the dock prior to launch.
Junior BASS member Nick Caso presents the flag as Tournament Manager Jon Stewart sings the national anthem on the last day's launch.
Junior BASS member Nick Caso presents the flag as Tournament Manager Jon Stewart sings the national anthem on the last day’s launch.
Nate Wellman, who has led the first two days of competition, leaves the dock, as the pros are always launched according to their standings going into the final day.
Nate Wellman, who has led the first two days of competition, leaves the dock, as the pros are always launched according to their standings going into the final day.
The first flight follows suit as they make their way through the inspection line.
The first flight follows suit as they make their way through the inspection line.
After a 15 minute delay between flights, the second flight of boats make their way out onto the Upper Chesapeake Bay.
After a 15 minute delay between flights, the second flight of boats make their way out onto the Upper Chesapeake Bay.