Day Three Launch on Logan Martin

In a heavy rain that's causing some flooding in the launch area, the Top 12 anglers prepare for their day on the water.

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<p> Chris Lane and his co-angler prepare the boat while dealing with thunderstorms early on Day Three of Southern Open #3.</p>
 Chris Lane and his co-angler prepare the boat while dealing with thunderstorms early on Day Three of Southern Open #3.
<p>Lane heads toward the Lakeside Park boat ramp.</p>
Lane heads toward the Lakeside Park boat ramp.
<p>Tim Frederick launches his boat in the Logan Martin Lake.</p>
Tim Frederick launches his boat in the Logan Martin Lake.
<p> </p> <p>Ott DeFoe converses with his co-angler while they prep his aluminum bass boat.</p>
 
Ott DeFoe converses with his co-angler while they prep his aluminum bass boat.
<p>Greg Vinson ties a bait while waiting for the start of Day Three.</p>
Greg Vinson ties a bait while waiting for the start of Day Three.
<p> </p> <p>Hank Cherry launches into a muddy Logan Martin Lake while his bilge pump works hard to keep rainwater out of the boat.</p>
 
Hank Cherry launches into a muddy Logan Martin Lake while his bilge pump works hard to keep rainwater out of the boat.
<p>Few spectators made it out for the Day Three launch due to the thunderstorms.</p>
Few spectators made it out for the Day Three launch due to the thunderstorms.
<p>Water spilling down the Lakeside parking caused erosion at the beach.</p>
Water spilling down the Lakeside parking caused erosion at the beach.
<p>Alvin Shaw checks his watch </p>
Alvin Shaw checks his watch 
<p>David Walker’s orange rain gear stands out among the other competitors.</p>
David Walker’s orange rain gear stands out among the other competitors.
<p>Alvin Shaw starts Day Three in 2nd place with 31 pounds, 7 ounces.</p>
Alvin Shaw starts Day Three in 2nd place with 31 pounds, 7 ounces.
<p>The BoatUS tow crew doesn’t let inclement weather stop them from providing rescue services to Bassmaster Open anglers. </p>
The BoatUS tow crew doesn’t let inclement weather stop them from providing rescue services to Bassmaster Open anglers. 
<p> </p> <p>David Kilgore anxiously waits after being notified that his co-angler, Chad Thompson, was delayed getting to the launch due to access roads being flooded and shut down.</p>
 
David Kilgore anxiously waits after being notified that his co-angler, Chad Thompson, was delayed getting to the launch due to access roads being flooded and shut down.
<p> </p> <p>Chad Thompson hands his gear to Day Three leader David Kilgore before climbing over the dock railing to enter the boat.</p>
 
Chad Thompson hands his gear to Day Three leader David Kilgore before climbing over the dock railing to enter the boat.
<p>Thunder and rain accompany the sounding of the national anthem.</p>
Thunder and rain accompany the sounding of the national anthem.
<p>Daylight behind cloudy skies breaks during the national anthem.</p>
Daylight behind cloudy skies breaks during the national anthem.
<p>Co-angler Chad Thompson holds the boat near the dock.</p>
Co-angler Chad Thompson holds the boat near the dock.
<p> </p> <p>B.A.S.S. staffers make the best of the conditions as Day Three gets underway.</p>
 
B.A.S.S. staffers make the best of the conditions as Day Three gets underway.
<p> </p> <p>A light signal is made back to the stage where tournament director Chris Bowes announces the official Day Three start.</p>
 
A light signal is made back to the stage where tournament director Chris Bowes announces the official Day Three start.
<p> </p> <p>Competitors follow the BoatUS tow vessel out into stormy weather on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3.</p>
 
Competitors follow the BoatUS tow vessel out into stormy weather on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3.
<p>Starting Day Three in third place, David Walker idles past inspection.</p>
Starting Day Three in third place, David Walker idles past inspection.
<p>Full face masks will be a necessity for competitors to make runs across Logan Martin Lake.</p>
Full face masks will be a necessity for competitors to make runs across Logan Martin Lake.
<p>Chris Lane holds draws his rain gear hood tight while passing through inspection.</p>
Chris Lane holds draws his rain gear hood tight while passing through inspection.
<p>The last of the Top 12 make their way toward the dock.</p>
The last of the Top 12 make their way toward the dock.
<p>Michael Reef confirms his check-in time of 2 p.m.</p>
Michael Reef confirms his check-in time of 2 p.m.
<p>In a full face motorcycle helmet, Ott DeFoe demonstrates that his kill switch functions correctly.</p>
In a full face motorcycle helmet, Ott DeFoe demonstrates that his kill switch functions correctly.
<p>The following photos depict the flooding taking place at the entrance of Lakeside Park.</p>
The following photos depict the flooding taking place at the entrance of Lakeside Park.
<p>The road to the right leads into the park.</p>
The road to the right leads into the park.
<p>Outflow of the drainage pipe under the park entrance road.</p>
Outflow of the drainage pipe under the park entrance road.
<p>City service personnel ensure vehicles don’t attempt to cross the flooded road.</p>
City service personnel ensure vehicles don’t attempt to cross the flooded road.