Day 3 launch

It's the last day on the Ouachita River, and anglers are scrambling to either maintain the lead they've got or to catch up from their last two days' performance.

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It's the last day of the 2014 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Championship ...
It’s the last day of the 2014 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Championship …
... and it's cold on the Ouachita River. The temperature was just approaching 40 at launch.
… and it’s cold on the Ouachita River. The temperature was just approaching 40 at launch.
Dana Brown of West Virginia and Albert Collins of Texas pass the time before takeoff.
Dana Brown of West Virginia and Albert Collins of Texas pass the time before takeoff.
Coby Carden, the leader of the event, is surrounded by friends and family at this event. His parents and his daughter make it out to launch.
Coby Carden, the leader of the event, is surrounded by friends and family at this event. His parents and his daughter make it out to launch.
Paul Mueller currently leads the Eastern Division, but only by 1 ounce.
Paul Mueller currently leads the Eastern Division, but only by 1 ounce.
Coby Carden and Jeff Lugar are in the Top 2 spots and will lead the takeoff.
Coby Carden and Jeff Lugar are in the Top 2 spots and will lead the takeoff.
Carden, Lugar and Mueller all made it to the Bassmaster Classic last year, and all are in position to do it again this year.
Carden, Lugar and Mueller all made it to the Bassmaster Classic last year, and all are in position to do it again this year.
Jose Moreira of Portugal sets up his camera to record the takeoff.
Jose Moreira of Portugal sets up his camera to record the takeoff.
Albert Collins preps his tackle while talking to friends.
Albert Collins preps his tackle while talking to friends.
The sun begins to break the horizon.
The sun begins to break the horizon.
The competitors launch in order of their current position on the leaderboard.
The competitors launch in order of their current position on the leaderboard.
The flag is raised ...
The flag is raised …
... and the anglers, staff and visitors ...
… and the anglers, staff and visitors …
... pay tribute to America while ...
… pay tribute to America while …
... tournament director Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
… tournament director Jon Stewart sings the national anthem.
Mueller is good to go.
Mueller is good to go.
Boats pull up from their spots to head to the check line.
Boats pull up from their spots to head to the check line.
Doug Brownridge of Ontario is a pound behind the lead in the Eastern Division.
Doug Brownridge of Ontario is a pound behind the lead in the Eastern Division.
Raleigh Todd of Tennessee is second in line in the Southern Division, but there's a 6-pound, 4-ounce gap between him and first place Coby Carden.
Raleigh Todd of Tennessee is second in line in the Southern Division, but there’s a 6-pound, 4-ounce gap between him and first place Coby Carden.
Steve Lund brought in the tournament's biggest sack so far yesterday. it weighed 13 pounds, 8 ounces.
Steve Lund brought in the tournament’s biggest sack so far yesterday. it weighed 13 pounds, 8 ounces.
Josh Wray of Arkansas is 3 pounds behind in the Central Division.
Josh Wray of Arkansas is 3 pounds behind in the Central Division.
Stratos Orphanides of Zimbabwe begins the day in third place of the Mid-Atlantic Division.
Stratos Orphanides of Zimbabwe begins the day in third place of the Mid-Atlantic Division.
John Soukup of Oklahoma is one of few who has caught a limit both days.
John Soukup of Oklahoma is one of few who has caught a limit both days.
Gianni Rizzo of Italy rides with his interpreter, who is recording the launch ...
Gianni Rizzo of Italy rides with his interpreter, who is recording the launch …
... or maybe he's taking a selfie.
… or maybe he’s taking a selfie.
Chloe Cavell jumps for joy when the tournament director calls her dad, David Cavell of Louisiana, to take off.
Chloe Cavell jumps for joy when the tournament director calls her dad, David Cavell of Louisiana, to take off.