2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Day Four, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Four of the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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David Walker reaches under his boat to unhook the safety straps on Day Four of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
David Walker reaches under his boat to unhook the safety straps on Day Four of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Dean Rojas has led each day on Toledo Bend and launches his boat on Sunday with a 4-pound lead.
Dean Rojas has led each day on Toledo Bend and launches his boat on Sunday with a 4-pound lead.
Randy Howell is backed down the ramp in Cypress Bend Park early in the morning.
Randy Howell is backed down the ramp in Cypress Bend Park early in the morning.
Fred Roumbanis gives Dean Rojas a ride to his boat on Day Four.
Fred Roumbanis gives Dean Rojas a ride to his boat on Day Four.
David Walker suits up for the final day of competition on Toledo Bend.
David Walker suits up for the final day of competition on Toledo Bend.
Gerald Swindle looks back as he launches his boat on Day Four of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Gerald Swindle looks back as he launches his boat on Day Four of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Howell hops off Swindle's boat as the anglers get ready for the morning launch.
Howell hops off Swindle’s boat as the anglers get ready for the morning launch.
Rookie Andy Montgomery finishes breakfast as he waits for his first top-12 cut to begin.
Rookie Andy Montgomery finishes breakfast as he waits for his first top-12 cut to begin.
James Stricklin made his first top-12 cut of the year and ties a lure on early Sunday.
James Stricklin made his first top-12 cut of the year and ties a lure on early Sunday.
Jackson Roumbanis runs down the beach, cheering on his dad Sunday morning.
Jackson Roumbanis runs down the beach, cheering on his dad Sunday morning.
Marshals gather on the dock with tournament officials for a morning meeting.
Marshals gather on the dock with tournament officials for a morning meeting.
Chris Lane straps down his rods for the final day of competition.
Chris Lane straps down his rods for the final day of competition.
David Walker gets a microphone from an ESPN cameraman on Day Four of the Trokar Battle on the Bayou.
David Walker gets a microphone from an ESPN cameraman on Day Four of the Trokar Battle on the Bayou.
Greg Vinson wipes down his glasses from the back deck of his boat.
Greg Vinson wipes down his glasses from the back deck of his boat.
James Stricklin and Steve Kennedy get tackle ready for Sunday's final day.
James Stricklin and Steve Kennedy get tackle ready for Sunday’s final day.
Ish Monroe leans over to talk to Fred Roumbanis about swimbaits.
Ish Monroe leans over to talk to Fred Roumbanis about swimbaits.
Dean Rojas shows Mark Zona where he will be fishing on Sunday morning.
Dean Rojas shows Mark Zona where he will be fishing on Sunday morning.
Ish Monroe snuck into the cut in 12th place and sits over 11 pounds behind the leader.
Ish Monroe snuck into the cut in 12th place and sits over 11 pounds behind the leader.
James Hall talks to David Walker before the take-off on Sunday.
James Hall talks to David Walker before the take-off on Sunday.
An ESPN cameraman looks on as Ish Monroe talks to his fellow competitors.
An ESPN cameraman looks on as Ish Monroe talks to his fellow competitors.
Monroe talks to Fred Roumbanis as he pulls up his trolling motor.
Monroe talks to Fred Roumbanis as he pulls up his trolling motor.
Dean Rojas tries to close out a wire-to-wire victory with ESPN cameras filming every minute of the action.
Dean Rojas tries to close out a wire-to-wire victory with ESPN cameras filming every minute of the action.
Rojas gets into his boat for the final day of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Rojas gets into his boat for the final day of the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.