Day 3 begins on Toledo Bend

Day 3 begins as the top 50 Elites compete for a chance to be part of Championship Sunday.

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Before dawn the usual flurry of activity at an Elite event, as 50 boats launch into the water. It's Day 3 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend.
Before dawn the usual flurry of activity at an Elite event, as 50 boats launch into the water. It’s Day 3 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend.
Marshals wait for their pros.
Marshals wait for their pros.
Dave Mercer interviews Chris Zaldain for the television show.
Dave Mercer interviews Chris Zaldain for the television show.
LED lights are a common sight...
LED lights are a common sight…
But Brandon Palaniuk's Rigid Industries Skeeter takes it to a whole different level.
But Brandon Palaniuk’s Rigid Industries Skeeter takes it to a whole different level.
KVD runs them, too.
KVD runs them, too.
Brent Chapman makes the final adjustments.
Brent Chapman makes the final adjustments.
Gerald Swindle's boat is about to
Gerald Swindle’s boat is about to “Go Places.”
Big bad bass boats line the shore.
Big bad bass boats line the shore.
Stephen Browning visits with his Marshal.
Stephen Browning visits with his Marshal.
Mike McClelland is surprised.
Mike McClelland is surprised.
Randall Tharp and everyone else pause for the National Anthem...
Randall Tharp and everyone else pause for the National Anthem…
...and now it's time for work.
…and now it’s time for work.
Oh hey, it's Skeet Reese!
Oh hey, it’s Skeet Reese!
Mark Davis...
Mark Davis…
Rick Clunn...
Rick Clunn…
Randy Howell...
Randy Howell…
The first flight of boats idles past the dock and away.
The first flight of boats idles past the dock and away.
Hank Cherry...
Hank Cherry…
Brandon Lester...
Brandon Lester…
Chad Pipkens idles past the dock...
Chad Pipkens idles past the dock…
Brett Hite...
Brett Hite…
Emily Tucker looking for...
Emily Tucker looking for…
...her husband J Todd.
…her husband J Todd.
Josh Bertrand is all business.
Josh Bertrand is all business.
The final boats are away and Day 3 is here.
The final boats are away and Day 3 is here.