Day Three on St. Clair

Lots of non-bass jumped at the chance to eat Bassmaster Elite Series pros' lures today on Lake St. Clair/Detroit River.

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It was a beautiful start to the day on Lake St. Clair.
It was a beautiful start to the day on Lake St. Clair.
Rick Clunn is working hard on Day Three to move up in the points standings for a berth in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
Rick Clunn is working hard on Day Three to move up in the points standings for a berth in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
Clunn is already going for tackle. He seems to be making some adjustments very early.
Clunn is already going for tackle. He seems to be making some adjustments very early.
Clunn is making a short move.
Clunn is making a short move.
He is doing some weeding!
He is doing some weeding!
Clunn heads up the river.
Clunn heads up the river.
Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders are shooting some video and blogging as they follow Clunn on Day Three. Zona is proudly sporting his favorite NFL team’s ball cap.
Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders are shooting some video and blogging as they follow Clunn on Day Three. Zona is proudly sporting his favorite NFL team’s ball cap.
The wind is down and the sun is getting brighter.
The wind is down and the sun is getting brighter.
As the boat wake hits Clunn’s Nitro, he loads up for a long cast.
As the boat wake hits Clunn’s Nitro, he loads up for a long cast.
Clunn is switching between two crankbait rods this morning as he works the river.
Clunn is switching between two crankbait rods this morning as he works the river.
Zona and Sanders make a move to check on other Elites.
Zona and Sanders make a move to check on other Elites.
Clunn makes another cast.
Clunn makes another cast.
Clunn makes a few tackle adjustments.
Clunn makes a few tackle adjustments.
Clunn gets ready to make another move.
Clunn gets ready to make another move.
He takes off, but he doesn't go far.
He takes off, but he doesn’t go far.
Clunn gets back to work ...
Clunn gets back to work …
He catches one, but it's small.
He catches one, but it’s small.
Clunn sheds layers as the day warms up.
Clunn sheds layers as the day warms up.
Clunn goes for another.
Clunn goes for another.
Fans watch from the bank as Clunn works.
Fans watch from the bank as Clunn works.
Clunn hooks up ...
Clunn hooks up …
The fight is on ...
The fight is on …
It's a good one, hooked on a crankbait.
It’s a good one, hooked on a crankbait.
Clunn's Marshal looks on as the fish kicks.
Clunn’s Marshal looks on as the fish kicks.
Into the boat ....
Into the boat ….
... and safely over the rail.
… and safely over the rail.
This fish will add a little weight to Clunn's livewell.
This fish will add a little weight to Clunn’s livewell.
Clunn just flipped a fish into the boat, and he is controlling his boat away from the shore. His fish is still on the line.
Clunn just flipped a fish into the boat, and he is controlling his boat away from the shore. His fish is still on the line.
Another for the livewell ...
Another for the livewell …
Clunn goes looking for more ...
Clunn goes looking for more …
... but he catches the wrong kind.
… but he catches the wrong kind.
All those teeth will require Clunn to retie before his next cast.
All those teeth will require Clunn to retie before his next cast.
Many homeowners on the river are getting a close look at one of the legends in the sport of bass fishing.
Many homeowners on the river are getting a close look at one of the legends in the sport of bass fishing.
Working some more...
Working some more…
The geese are even enjoying the show ...
The geese are even enjoying the show …
... as they come in for a landing.
… as they come in for a landing.
Families are on the water enjoying the beautiful weather and watching Clunn as he thoroughly works the area.
Families are on the water enjoying the beautiful weather and watching Clunn as he thoroughly works the area.
Clunn fires up and makes another move.
Clunn fires up and makes another move.
Terry Scroggins looks on as BJ Haseotes runs by.
Terry Scroggins looks on as BJ Haseotes runs by.
This happy young angler just caught a nice one.
This happy young angler just caught a nice one.
Cliff Prince is working offshore along with some other Elite Series pros in the same area.
Cliff Prince is working offshore along with some other Elite Series pros in the same area.
Jonathon VanDam is hooked up ...
Jonathon VanDam is hooked up …
... but it's not a bass.
… but it’s not a bass.
VanDam is having some trouble with the toothy muskie.
VanDam is having some trouble with the toothy muskie.
The critter is still on the line.
The critter is still on the line.
He finally got the musky in the boat without getting bit off ...
He finally got the musky in the boat without getting bit off …
... and back it goes.
… and back it goes.
Yet another pesky muskie.
Yet another pesky muskie.
This place is popular today.
This place is popular today.
Kevin VanDam works his jerkbait.
Kevin VanDam works his jerkbait.
VanDam attracts a crowd.
VanDam attracts a crowd.
St. Clair attracts plenty of people who enjoy the water without a bass boat.
St. Clair attracts plenty of people who enjoy the water without a bass boat.
The Lake St. Clair Metropark has been the site of the launches, weigh-ins and Expo at the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series Plano Championship Chase.
The Lake St. Clair Metropark has been the site of the launches, weigh-ins and Expo at the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series Plano Championship Chase.