Championship Sunday takeoff

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Day 4 leader Jacob Wheeler arrives to the launch ramp for Championship Sunday.

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Anglers prepare for their day on the water.

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Brett Hite talks to spectators prior to launch.

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Hite shows off his bait of choice this week.

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Gerald Swindle digs deep in his rod locker…

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…and pulls out his bait of choice.

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Kevin VanDam shares some secrets with Greg Hackney.

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Hackney ties on some last-minute baits.

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Hackney is deep in thought.

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A wide variety of baits line the decks of the Top 12 boats.

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Matt Herren gets his rods out of his locker.

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Jacob Wheeler having a good morning with friends and family.

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They say a prayer before takeoff.

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A fan takes a picture of KVD while he gets ready.

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Kevin VanDam ties on some last-minute baits.

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Wheeler is focused and ready to go.

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Plenty of rods to go around.

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Matt Herren enjoys some early morning conversation.

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Terry Scroggins is happy to be in the Top 12.

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Dave Mercer talks with Gerald Swindle before launch.

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Casey Ashley shows off his key baits in his game plan.

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Anglers float in the bay.

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Jason Williamson talks with sponsors.

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Boats are lined up.

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Jacob Wheeler is focused.

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So is Greg Hackney.

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Matt Herren talks with Dave Mercer.

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Kevin VanDam talks with spectators.

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Dave Mercer talks to Wheeler who led the boats onto Lake Chickamauga for the final day.

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Wheeler is in the driver seat.

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But some anglers are on his trail.

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Pause for the National Anthem.

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