Best photos from Day 3

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The best on-the-water photos from Day 3 at Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels begins with Day 2 leader Greg Hackney, who will spend the day fighting to maintain his lead.
The best on-the-water photos from Day 3 at Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels begins with Day 2 leader Greg Hackney, who will spend the day fighting to maintain his lead.
Hackney would spend much of his morning on scenic St. George Lake.
Hackney would spend much of his morning on scenic St. George Lake.
Hackney lives up to his nickname, attacking bedding largemouth right away.
Hackney lives up to his nickname, attacking bedding largemouth right away.
Local stick Cliff Prince stumbled on Day 1, but has made an impressive charge up the leaderboard ever since. He has weighed over 20 pounds daily since, vaulting him into 5th place.
Local stick Cliff Prince stumbled on Day 1, but has made an impressive charge up the leaderboard ever since. He has weighed over 20 pounds daily since, vaulting him into 5th place.
This particular bass, however, did not want to help his cause.
This particular bass, however, did not want to help his cause.
Terry Scroggins, also a local favorite, would finish the day in 4th.
Terry Scroggins, also a local favorite, would finish the day in 4th.
Scroggins quickly begins filling his livewell in the morning on Day 3.
Scroggins quickly begins filling his livewell in the morning on Day 3.
Scroggins made multiple moves throughout the day.
Scroggins made multiple moves throughout the day.
And many of them were worthwhile.
And many of them were worthwhile.
He finds a quiet place to search out bedding bass...
He finds a quiet place to search out bedding bass…
...and is doubly rewarded.
…and is doubly rewarded.
Greg Hackney continues his afternoon on St. George.
Greg Hackney continues his afternoon on St. George.
Rain moves into the area, prompting Hackney and the rest of the field to don their rain gear.
Rain moves into the area, prompting Hackney and the rest of the field to don their rain gear.
Time to see some fish! Jason Christie shows off a nice one for Bassmaster Marshal Joe Williams.
Time to see some fish! Jason Christie shows off a nice one for Bassmaster Marshal Joe Williams.
Cliff Pace holds one up for Bassmaster Marshal Alex Udwari.
Cliff Pace holds one up for Bassmaster Marshal Alex Udwari.
Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Holland sent in this photo of a Cliff Prince upgrade.
Bassmaster Marshal Jeff Holland sent in this photo of a Cliff Prince upgrade.
Christie keeps Marshal Williams busy.
Christie keeps Marshal Williams busy.
The afternoon rain proved beneficial for Andy Montgomery. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Matthew Connolly
The afternoon rain proved beneficial for Andy Montgomery.

Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Matthew Connolly

Takahiro Omori has a nice keeper. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Angelo Flores
Takahiro Omori has a nice keeper.

Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Angelo Flores

Montgomery's rainy flurry continues. Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Matthew Connolly
Montgomery’s rainy flurry continues.

Photo by Bassmaster Marshal Matthew Connolly

Another lens-full for Montgomery's Marshal, Matthew Connolly.
Another lens-full for Montgomery’s Marshal, Matthew Connolly.
Bernie Schultz shows off a photogenic bass for Bassmaster Marshal Joey Hetu.
Bernie Schultz shows off a photogenic bass for Bassmaster Marshal Joey Hetu.
Drew Benton is fishing his first Elite Series tournament, and doing very well, wrapping Day 3 in 10th place. No doubt this keeper, photographed by Bassmaster Marshal Jason Willwerth, would help put him back out on the water on Championship Sunday.
Drew Benton is fishing his first Elite Series tournament, and doing very well, wrapping Day 3 in 10th place. No doubt this keeper, photographed by Bassmaster Marshal Jason Willwerth, would help put him back out on the water on Championship Sunday.
The biggest story on the water on Day 3, though, would have the Elites weighing in their respective catches and returning to the dock to wait for Rick Clunn to bag his fish. The legendary Clunn waited for his son to arrive from the airport and help him bag up his eye-popping 31-pound, 7-ounce limit, which took him from 31st place to leading the tournament by six pounds going into Championship Sunday.
The biggest story on the water on Day 3, though, would have the Elites weighing in their respective catches and returning to the dock to wait for Rick Clunn to bag his fish. The legendary Clunn waited for his son to arrive from the airport and help him bag up his eye-popping 31-pound, 7-ounce limit, which took him from 31st place to leading the tournament by six pounds going into Championship Sunday.