Day 3 begins

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After a night filled with rainy storms Day 1 Lake Wheeler leader John Crews makes his way down to the ramp to launch his boat for Day 3 on the water.
After a night filled with rainy storms Day 1 Lake Wheeler leader John Crews makes his way down to the ramp to launch his boat for Day 3 on the water.
Fletcher Shryock backs down next while cleaning off his electronics.
Fletcher Shryock backs down next while cleaning off his electronics.
John Crews does a little rigging while waiting for takeoff to begin.
John Crews does a little rigging while waiting for takeoff to begin.
Josh Bertrand shows off a bait that has been working well for him over the past three days… will it be an asset today and help Josh make it to Championship Sunday?
Josh Bertrand shows off a bait that has been working well for him over the past three days… will it be an asset today and help Josh make it to Championship Sunday?
Jordan Lee spools up his rods. “With those storms last night I just figured I’d do it in the morning, keeps me busy while we wait to go anyways.”
Jordan Lee spools up his rods. “With those storms last night I just figured I’d do it in the morning, keeps me busy while we wait to go anyways.”
Steve Kennedy certainly has some momentum going on tour after a strong finish last week on Wheeler and Norfork.
Steve Kennedy certainly has some momentum going on tour after a strong finish last week on Wheeler and Norfork.
Gary Klein tells a few fishin’ stories to friend and fellow angler Dean Rojas.
Gary Klein tells a few fishin’ stories to friend and fellow angler Dean Rojas.
Brandon Palaniuk pulls out his rods for Day 3… lots and lots of rods.
Brandon Palaniuk pulls out his rods for Day 3… lots and lots of rods.
As the sky gets lighter and lighter photographer Joel Shangle lines up a shot with Brandon.
As the sky gets lighter and lighter photographer Joel Shangle lines up a shot with Brandon.
Current Toyota AOY leader Greg Hackney waits patiently for blast off with the remnants of last night’s storm in the background.
Current Toyota AOY leader Greg Hackney waits patiently for blast off with the remnants of last night’s storm in the background.
Starting today off in the lead Dave Lefebre answers a few questions from Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer.
Starting today off in the lead Dave Lefebre answers a few questions from Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer.
After a monster Day 2 bag Takahiro Omori does an interview for Facebook while in line to head out for Day 3.
After a monster Day 2 bag Takahiro Omori does an interview for Facebook while in line to head out for Day 3.
2015 Bassmaster Classic champion Casey Ashley ties on a jig.
2015 Bassmaster Classic champion Casey Ashley ties on a jig.
James Elam shows off a new chatterbait that he has been throwing on Lake Wheeler.
James Elam shows off a new chatterbait that he has been throwing on Lake Wheeler.
Dave Lefebre pushes off from the dock and heads out to search for a bag of fish that will secure his spot in tomorrow’s Championship Sunday.
Dave Lefebre pushes off from the dock and heads out to search for a bag of fish that will secure his spot in tomorrow’s Championship Sunday.
Josh Bertrand motors by the dock as Chris Shangle captures some slow motion footage.
Josh Bertrand motors by the dock as Chris Shangle captures some slow motion footage.
Make sure to tune into Bassmaster LIVE to follow the top anglers today on the water and see who is going to make the final cut here at the 4th stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series season on Lake Wheeler.
Make sure to tune into Bassmaster LIVE to follow the top anglers today on the water and see who is going to make the final cut here at the 4th stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series season on Lake Wheeler.