Day 3 begins on Toledo

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Day 3 of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Toledo is in full swing. The morning started early at Cypress Bend Marina as the anglers arrived to launch their boats.
Day 3 of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Toledo is in full swing. The morning started early at Cypress Bend Marina as the anglers arrived to launch their boats.
Fred Roumbanis and Cliff Pace were talking tackle under the parking lot lights.
Fred Roumbanis and Cliff Pace were talking tackle under the parking lot lights.
Alton Jones arrived next and prepped his boat for launch.
Alton Jones arrived next and prepped his boat for launch.
Jonathon VanDam made the Top 50 cut and is excited to be heading back out on Toledo Bend.
Jonathon VanDam made the Top 50 cut and is excited to be heading back out on Toledo Bend.
Day 2 leader Kevin VanDam pulls into the parking lot…
Day 2 leader Kevin VanDam pulls into the parking lot…
…while Dennis Tietje tied on a few different baits.
…while Dennis Tietje tied on a few different baits.
Kevin began to pull out his rods and get his tackle organized for Day 3.
Kevin began to pull out his rods and get his tackle organized for Day 3.
VanDam does a quick video for Facebook before heading down to the ramp.
VanDam does a quick video for Facebook before heading down to the ramp.
Matt Lee trims his motor up as he gets his boat ready to launch.
Matt Lee trims his motor up as he gets his boat ready to launch.
He grabs a couple last minute things from his truck.
He grabs a couple last minute things from his truck.
Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer interviews 2015 Toyota Angler of the Year Aaron Martins.
Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer interviews 2015 Toyota Angler of the Year Aaron Martins.
Toyota pro Mike Iaconelli talks about his Day 3 fishing plan.
Toyota pro Mike Iaconelli talks about his Day 3 fishing plan.
Edwin Evers checks his motor to make sure everything is running correctly.
Edwin Evers checks his motor to make sure everything is running correctly.
Paul Mueller looks excited to have made the Top 50 cut.
Paul Mueller looks excited to have made the Top 50 cut.
Chad Morgenthaler gets in line for blast off.
Chad Morgenthaler gets in line for blast off.
Tournament leader Kevin VanDam answers some of Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer’s questions just moments before take off.
Tournament leader Kevin VanDam answers some of Bassmaster MC Dave Mercer’s questions just moments before take off.
Chris Lane listens closely as Kevin talks about his past two days of fishing.
Chris Lane listens closely as Kevin talks about his past two days of fishing.
Lane is next for interviews…
Lane is next for interviews…
Ish faces the flag as the national anthem plays.
Ish faces the flag as the national anthem plays.
Jonathon VanDam passes the official take off dock as he heads out on Toledo Bend.
Jonathon VanDam passes the official take off dock as he heads out on Toledo Bend.
Steve Kennedy waits patiently for the second flight of anglers to be sent out. Make sure to keep checking Bassmaster.com to see how the Day 3 action on Toledo Bend unfolds.
Steve Kennedy waits patiently for the second flight of anglers to be sent out. Make sure to keep checking Bassmaster.com to see how the Day 3 action on Toledo Bend unfolds.