Day Four Launch

It's down to the Top 12 as the pros head out for their last day on Louisiana's Toledo Bend.

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<p> Timmy Horton backs his boat into the water on the final day at the 2012 Toledo Bend Battle.</p>
Photo: Seigo Saito - Timmy Horton backs his boat into the water on the final day at the 2012 Toledo Bend Battle.
<p> Yusuke Miyazaki sits in 11th place as he loads the deck with rods on the final day.</p>
Photo: Seigo Saito - Yusuke Miyazaki sits in 11th place as he loads the deck with rods on the final day.
<p> Mark Davis (12th) and Paul Elias (ninth) sit side by side as they wait to start the day.</p>
Photo: Seigo Saito - Mark Davis (12th) and Paul Elias (ninth) sit side by side as they wait to start the day.
<p> Camera boats and spectators are even launched on the shorelines of Toledo Bend.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Camera boats and spectators are even launched on the shorelines of Toledo Bend.
<p> Yusuke Miyazaki and his family spend time together before the take-off.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Yusuke Miyazaki and his family spend time together before the take-off.
<p>  Top 12 anglers fill the dock and prepare for the last day of competition.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Top 12 anglers fill the dock and prepare for the last day of competition.
<p> Greg Hackney, in sixth with 55-3, and Matt Herren, in fifth with 56-11, enjoy early morning dock talk.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Greg Hackney, in sixth with 55-3, and Matt Herren, in fifth with 56-11, enjoy early morning dock talk.
<p> Casey Ashley holds down the seventh spot with 54-14 and tunes his baits.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Casey Ashley holds down the seventh spot with 54-14 and tunes his baits.
<p> Timmy Horton, currently in third with 58-1, interviews with Dave Mercer.</p>
Photo: Seigo Saito - Timmy Horton, currently in third with 58-1, interviews with Dave Mercer.
<p> Timmy Horton overlooks his equipment before take-off.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Timmy Horton overlooks his equipment before take-off.
<p> The official check-in clock ticks as it counts down the seconds before take-off.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - The official check-in clock ticks as it counts down the seconds before take-off.
<p> Brent Chapman speaks with Dave Mercer.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Brent Chapman speaks with Dave Mercer.
<p> Cliff Pace, in fourth place with 57-12, talks with the camera crew about his final-day strategy.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Cliff Pace, in fourth place with 57-12, talks with the camera crew about his final-day strategy.
<p> Marty Robinson is interviewed. He is currently in second place with 58-9.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Marty Robinson is interviewed. He is currently in second place with 58-9.
<p> Brent Chapman, who leads going into the final day with 59-14, is surrounded by media.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - Brent Chapman, who leads going into the final day with 59-14, is surrounded by media.
<p> The boat check dock is full of the Top 12 anglers.</p>
Photo: James Overstreet - The boat check dock is full of the Top 12 anglers.
<p> It was overcast and muggy during launch on the final day of competition.</p>
Photo: Seigo Saito - It was overcast and muggy during launch on the final day of competition.
<p> Elite Series anglers line up behind one another as they anticipate take-off.</p>
Photo: Seigo Saito - Elite Series anglers line up behind one another as they anticipate take-off.