Day 3 begins on Atchafalaya

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Dakota Sparks of the LSU Fishing Team backs his boater partner down the ramp at Jessie Fontenot Memorial Boat Landing. He is in for a graduate level lesson in bass fishing.
Dakota Sparks of the LSU Fishing Team backs his boater partner down the ramp at Jessie Fontenot Memorial Boat Landing. He is in for a graduate level lesson in bass fishing.
Sparks’ partner is Greg Hackney, the runner up going into Day 3 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3.
Sparks’ partner is Greg Hackney, the runner up going into Day 3 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3.
Third-place angler Derek Hudnall of Baton Rouge hopes for a strong showing today when he returns to his hometown for the final weigh-in at Outdoor World in Denham Springs.
Third-place angler Derek Hudnall of Baton Rouge hopes for a strong showing today when he returns to his hometown for the final weigh-in at Outdoor World in Denham Springs.
Alan Pierce of the B.A.S.S. staff checks anglers for functioning kill switches and live wells.
Alan Pierce of the B.A.S.S. staff checks anglers for functioning kill switches and live wells.
Leader Fred Roumbanis, left, compares notes with runner-up Greg Hackney. Roumbanis is fishing today for a spot in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic.
Leader Fred Roumbanis, left, compares notes with runner-up Greg Hackney. Roumbanis is fishing today for a spot in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic.
It’s just a few minutes before the takeoff when all anglers stand to pay tribute to America during the national anthem.
It’s just a few minutes before the takeoff when all anglers stand to pay tribute to America during the national anthem.
The Top 12 are lined up and ready for the final day of fishing on the Atchafalaya Basin.
The Top 12 are lined up and ready for the final day of fishing on the Atchafalaya Basin.
The clock winds down to 7 a.m. when the boats are released from the launch area.
The clock winds down to 7 a.m. when the boats are released from the launch area.
Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes makes final announcements before the boats take off.
Senior Tournament Manager Chris Bowes makes final announcements before the boats take off.
Day 3 is underway with a check-in time of 3 p.m. The anglers will drive over an hour from here to Denham Springs for the final weigh-in.
Day 3 is underway with a check-in time of 3 p.m. The anglers will drive over an hour from here to Denham Springs for the final weigh-in.