Day 3 begins on Guntersville

See the top 25 competitors as they launch for the final day of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.

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Randall Tharp rolls into City Park for the final day of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.
Randall Tharp rolls into City Park for the final day of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.
This B.A.S.S. official, aka, the DJ, plays jams for the Classic crowd.
This B.A.S.S. official, aka, the DJ, plays jams for the Classic crowd.
Ott DeFoe arrives at the dock.
Ott DeFoe arrives at the dock.
Casey Ashley, starting the day in sixth place, talks to reporter Trey Reid.
Casey Ashley, starting the day in sixth place, talks to reporter Trey Reid.
Ott DeFoe and Randall Tharp wish each other good luck.
Ott DeFoe and Randall Tharp wish each other good luck.
DeFoe, who started in third place 4 pounds back of leader Edwin Evers, appears focused.
DeFoe, who started in third place 4 pounds back of leader Edwin Evers, appears focused.
Another large crowd came out to City Park to watch the launch.
Another large crowd came out to City Park to watch the launch.
With many of the people clamoring to get close to the anglers, the dock was listing to starboard.
With many of the people clamoring to get close to the anglers, the dock was listing to starboard.
Dean Rojas starts the day in 16th.
Dean Rojas starts the day in 16th.
Paul Mueller gets miked up as TV reporter Robbie Floyd talks to him.
Paul Mueller gets miked up as TV reporter Robbie Floyd talks to him.
Edwin Evers is digging for what very well might be the winning Classic bait.
Edwin Evers is digging for what very well might be the winning Classic bait.
Emcee Dave Mercer gets a smile out of Edwin Evers.
Emcee Dave Mercer gets a smile out of Edwin Evers.
Mike Suchan records a BassCam of Paul Mueller.
Mike Suchan records a BassCam of Paul Mueller.
Jason Christie adjusts his cap ...
Jason Christie adjusts his cap …
... before talking to Dave Mercer.
… before talking to Dave Mercer.
Jonathon VanDam and Adam Wagner stand at the ready.
Jonathon VanDam and Adam Wagner stand at the ready.
Terry Scroggins begins the day in 10th, a spot behind Wagner.
Terry Scroggins begins the day in 10th, a spot behind Wagner.
The boats were lined up in order of standing.
The boats were lined up in order of standing.
JVD stands for the national anthem.
JVD stands for the national anthem.
Fred Roumbanis' fans are out again in full force.
Fred Roumbanis’ fans are out again in full force.
Mercer provides the crowd with the official weights.
Mercer provides the crowd with the official weights.
Cameraman Wes Miller gets video for the Classic show.
Cameraman Wes Miller gets video for the Classic show.
The anglers do their final preparations.
The anglers do their final preparations.
Standing in first place, Edwin Evers starts the parade out for the final day of the 2014 Classic.
Standing in first place, Edwin Evers starts the parade out for the final day of the 2014 Classic.
Randy Howell acknowledges the crowd.
Randy Howell acknowledges the crowd.
Dean Rojas makes his way past the crowded dock.
Dean Rojas makes his way past the crowded dock.
Morizo Shimizu rolls out in 17th position.
Morizo Shimizu rolls out in 17th position.
David Kilgore of Jasper, Ala., was right behind in 18th.
David Kilgore of Jasper, Ala., was right behind in 18th.
Fred Roumbanis leads this line out of City Park.
Fred Roumbanis leads this line out of City Park.
The Japanese flags fly.
The Japanese flags fly.
David Walker starts the day in 24th place.
David Walker starts the day in 24th place.
JVD idles up to the dock.
JVD idles up to the dock.
Roumbanis works on his tackle.
Roumbanis works on his tackle.
Todd Faircloth, standing in 12th place, arrives bundled up.
Todd Faircloth, standing in 12th place, arrives bundled up.
Coby Carden of Shelby, Ala., makes his way to the dock.
Coby Carden of Shelby, Ala., makes his way to the dock.
The general public was allowed on the far end of the dock, and that crowd had the dock leaning.
The general public was allowed on the far end of the dock, and that crowd had the dock leaning.
Keith Combs was the last angler to make the 25-man cut.
Keith Combs was the last angler to make the 25-man cut.
Jordan Lee, who grew up fishing Lake Guntersville, followed his brother to qualify for the Classic as the College champ.
Jordan Lee, who grew up fishing Lake Guntersville, followed his brother to qualify for the Classic as the College champ.
Brandon Palaniuk was yukking it up on his way in ...
Brandon Palaniuk was yukking it up on his way in …
... with Ish Monroe.
… with Ish Monroe.
Shimizu almost always flashes a smile.
Shimizu almost always flashes a smile.
A GoPro camera is positioned on Palaniuk's motor.
A GoPro camera is positioned on Palaniuk’s motor.
David Walker joins the fray.
David Walker joins the fray.
Randy Howell is chomping at the bit.
Randy Howell is chomping at the bit.
Jordan Lee has a look of determination.
Jordan Lee has a look of determination.
It's the Big Show, and Terry Scroggins is in it.
It’s the Big Show, and Terry Scroggins is in it.
Leader Edwin Evers does a BassCam with Trey Reid.
Leader Edwin Evers does a BassCam with Trey Reid.
JVD works on a swimjig.
JVD works on a swimjig.
Weekend Series champ Adam Wagner is taking it all in.
Weekend Series champ Adam Wagner is taking it all in.
Aaron Martens watches members of the Auburn Bass Team set up a GoPro.
Aaron Martens watches members of the Auburn Bass Team set up a GoPro.
Randy Howell gets ready to fish on Day 3.
Randy Howell gets ready to fish on Day 3.
Coby Carden hopes to make the B.A.S.S. Nation more proud.
Coby Carden hopes to make the B.A.S.S. Nation more proud.
The GEICO Gecko.
The GEICO Gecko.
Doug Thompson takes in the Classic experience.
Doug Thompson takes in the Classic experience.
Bobby Lane talks with B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
Bobby Lane talks with B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
Bobby Lane's happy to be here on Day 3.
Bobby Lane’s happy to be here on Day 3.
Todd Faircloth hopes things look up for him today.
Todd Faircloth hopes things look up for him today.
Ott DeFoe enjoys his morning ritual of a PopTart while talking with writer Mark Hicks.
Ott DeFoe enjoys his morning ritual of a PopTart while talking with writer Mark Hicks.
Edwin Evers was jovial.
Edwin Evers was jovial.
Tharp shows what he's been using.
Tharp shows what he’s been using.
Keith Combs awaits the start.
Keith Combs awaits the start.
Crowds at the launches were estimated near 4,000.
Crowds at the launches were estimated near 4,000.
Now there's a facemask.
Now there’s a facemask.
The Gecko waves the red, white and blue.
The Gecko waves the red, white and blue.
Chad Morgenthaler idles out to blast off.
Chad Morgenthaler idles out to blast off.
Scroggins gets on plane with the Hwy. 431 bridge in the background.
Scroggins gets on plane with the Hwy. 431 bridge in the background.
Jordan Lee heads out.
Jordan Lee heads out.
Aaron Martens leaves the harbor.
Aaron Martens leaves the harbor.
Rojas passes the TowBoatU.S. vessel.
Rojas passes the TowBoatU.S. vessel.