Day 5 begins

The Top 12 head out for the final day of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.

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As the final day of BASSfest dawned, the Top 12 contenders filed into the Paris Landing Launch site.
As the final day of BASSfest dawned, the Top 12 contenders filed into the Paris Landing Launch site.
The crowd was excited to see fan favorite Kevin VanDam make the final day of a tournament.
The crowd was excited to see fan favorite Kevin VanDam make the final day of a tournament.
KVD found slower fishing on Saturday, so he'll have to make up some ground today.
KVD found slower fishing on Saturday, so he’ll have to make up some ground today.
The world's most famous Z21 joins the group of competitors.
The world’s most famous Z21 joins the group of competitors.
The man everyone is gunning for, leader Edwin Evers, has arrived.
The man everyone is gunning for, leader Edwin Evers, has arrived.
Andy Montgomery launches next.
Andy Montgomery launches next.
Montgomery has had a good week on Kentucky Lake.
Montgomery has had a good week on Kentucky Lake.
Timmy Horton joins the final group of 12 fishing for a BASSfest title.
Timmy Horton joins the final group of 12 fishing for a BASSfest title.
The launch pier can be seen in the distance.
The launch pier can be seen in the distance.
Fred Roumbanis was one of the early arrivals for the Day 5 launch.
Fred Roumbanis was one of the early arrivals for the Day 5 launch.
The weather forecast calls for clear skies and a high of 90 degrees.
The weather forecast calls for clear skies and a high of 90 degrees.
Though Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps is a five-day tournament, the pros must stay sharp because the competition will be fierce.
Though Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps is a five-day tournament, the pros must stay sharp because the competition will be fierce.
Fans and boats line the edge of the pier.
Fans and boats line the edge of the pier.
Brandon Card makes final preparations...
Brandon Card makes final preparations…
...and Brett Hite seems relaxed.
…and Brett Hite seems relaxed.
Brandon Lester talks with early-bird B.A.S.S. fans.
Brandon Lester talks with early-bird B.A.S.S. fans.
All eyes will be on Evers today to see if he can close out the win on Kentucky Lake.
All eyes will be on Evers today to see if he can close out the win on Kentucky Lake.
The Wolverine, Derek Remitz adds another Top 12 to his 2015 resume.
The Wolverine, Derek Remitz adds another Top 12 to his 2015 resume.
Lester takes a minute to collect his thoughts.
Lester takes a minute to collect his thoughts.
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer hits the pier with a microphone and does on-site interviews with the anglers.
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer hits the pier with a microphone and does on-site interviews with the anglers.
Cameras are rolling for video interviews as well.
Cameras are rolling for video interviews as well.
Hite completes a Day 5 interview.
Hite completes a Day 5 interview.
Remitz spent some time talking with family and friends.
Remitz spent some time talking with family and friends.
KVD had plenty of fans asking questions...
KVD had plenty of fans asking questions…
...and taking pictures.
…and taking pictures.
Mercer's next interview is with Billy McCaghren.
Mercer’s next interview is with Billy McCaghren.
Timmy Horton discusses his double-catches.
Timmy Horton discusses his double-catches.
Rookie Micah Frazier earned his second Top 12 of the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series season.
Rookie Micah Frazier earned his second Top 12 of the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series season.
Though Evers has the lead, he'll have to find 'em to close out the victory.
Though Evers has the lead, he’ll have to find ’em to close out the victory.
As was mentioned more than once during the on-pier interviews, anything can happen on Kentucky Lake.
As was mentioned more than once during the on-pier interviews, anything can happen on Kentucky Lake.
Everyone is here and accounted for.
Everyone is here and accounted for.
As the final minutes tick by, Evers has time for a fan photograph...
As the final minutes tick by, Evers has time for a fan photograph…
...a quick Mercer interview...
…a quick Mercer interview…
...and the national anthem.
…and the national anthem.
The final seconds tick down...
The final seconds tick down…
...and Evers hits the throttle.
…and Evers hits the throttle.
The Elites hit the water one more time for the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
The Elites hit the water one more time for the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
May the best fisherman win!
May the best fisherman win!