Day Three Launch - Bassmaster

<p>Marshals wait to see who they will ride with on Day Three of the Diet Mountain Dew Mississippi River Rumble presented by Power-Pole.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Marshals wait to see who they will ride with on Day Three of the Diet Mountain Dew Mississippi River Rumble presented by Power-Pole.

<p>The launch at Veteranâs Freedom Park was again overcast, but the downpours subsided to give a launch window without rain.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - The launch at Veteranâs Freedom Park was again overcast, but the downpours subsided to give a launch window without rain.

<p>Chris Lane backs down a slick ramp at the park.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Chris Lane backs down a slick ramp at the park.

<p>Lane, who hopes to move up from 38th and make the Top 12, concentrates on floating his boat.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Lane, who hopes to move up from 38th and make the Top 12, concentrates on floating his boat.

<p>Starting the day in seventh place, Greg Vinson has victory on his mind.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Starting the day in seventh place, Greg Vinson has victory on his mind.

<p>Tommy Biffle puts in with hopes of climbing from his second-place standing.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Tommy Biffle puts in with hopes of climbing from his second-place standing.

<p>There were severe showers before daylight and again after the anglers went out, but the rain held off during much of the takeoff.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - There were severe showers before daylight and again after the anglers went out, but the rain held off during much of the takeoff.

<p>Edwin Evers goes through his truck bed of tackle looking for the right lures to keep his lead in the Angler of the Year race.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Edwin Evers goes through his truck bed of tackle looking for the right lures to keep his lead in the Angler of the Year race.

<p>Cliff Crochet stands tall in the threatening skies as he puts in.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Cliff Crochet stands tall in the threatening skies as he puts in.

<p>There was rain and lightning in the distance.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - There was rain and lightning in the distance.

Photo: James Overstreet - Fans record the morning action.

<p>Steve Wright interviews tournament Aaron Martens, who took over the lead after Brandon Palaniuk was disqualified.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Steve Wright interviews tournament Aaron Martens, who took over the lead after Brandon Palaniuk was disqualified.

<p>As the new leader, Martens garnered much of the media attention.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - As the new leader, Martens garnered much of the media attention.

<p>Dennis Tietje stands at attention for the national anthem.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Dennis Tietje stands at attention for the national anthem.

<p>Tommy Biffle idles through the checkout line.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Tommy Biffle idles through the checkout line.

<p>B.A.S.S. officials direct traffic as the anglers make their way out onto the Mississippi River.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - B.A.S.S. officials direct traffic as the anglers make their way out onto the Mississippi River.

<p>Randy Howell flashes a smile for the camera as spectators line the Clinton Street bridge. </p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Randy Howell flashes a smile for the camera as spectators line the Clinton Street bridge.

<p>Takahiro Omori, who begins the day in 10th place, rolls through the line.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Takahiro Omori, who begins the day in 10th place, rolls through the line.

<p>Cliff Crochet pushes off the dock as he heads out.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Cliff Crochet pushes off the dock as he heads out.

<p>Dave Mercer announces the anglers as they pass the check station.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Dave Mercer announces the anglers as they pass the check station.

<p>Starting in 12th, Scott Rook hopes to stay in the cut to fish Sunday.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Starting in 12th, Scott Rook hopes to stay in the cut to fish Sunday.

<p>Key fobs are thrown to the 50 anglers competing on Day Three.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Key fobs are thrown to the 50 anglers competing on Day Three.

<p>Casey Scanlonâs marshal keeps his eye on the fob.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Casey Scanlonâs marshal keeps his eye on the fob.

<p>Steve Kennedy pulls his trolling motor as he prepares to take off.</p>

Photo: James Overstreet - Steve Kennedy pulls his trolling motor as he prepares to take off.