Delaware River final day takeoff

Watch the Top 12 Elite Series pro take off for Day 4 on the Delaware River. We'll see if hometown hero Mike Iaconelli can hang onto his lead today and bring home the win.

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Mike Iaconelli studies over some papers before the Day 4 launch.
Mike Iaconelli studies over some papers before the Day 4 launch.
Ike is all smiles knowing he is in the lead with a 6 1/2-pound lead.
Ike is all smiles knowing he is in the lead with a 6 1/2-pound lead.
He is as focused as he has ever been.
He is as focused as he has ever been.
Iaconelli launches his boat.
Iaconelli launches his boat.
Kevin Short enjoys a conversation before takeoff.
Kevin Short enjoys a conversation before takeoff.
Who is the shadowy figure? The Day 2 and 3 leader, Mike Iaconelli.
Who is the shadowy figure? The Day 2 and 3 leader, Mike Iaconelli.
Shaw Grigsby and cameraman Rick Mason rig up Grigsby’s GoPro for the day.
Shaw Grigsby and cameraman Rick Mason rig up Grigsby’s GoPro for the day.
Grigsby shows off his key bait this week.
Grigsby shows off his key bait this week.
So does Scott Rook.
So does Scott Rook.
Jason Christie shows off his two go-to baits on the Delaware River.
Jason Christie shows off his two go-to baits on the Delaware River.
Bill Lowen used those baits to move up to second place going into the final day.
Bill Lowen used those baits to move up to second place going into the final day.
Byron Velvick has different bait approaches depending on the tide. Crankbait for low tide, soft plastics during high tide.
Byron Velvick has different bait approaches depending on the tide. Crankbait for low tide, soft plastics during high tide.
Velvick enjoys conversation with spectators before blastoff.
Velvick enjoys conversation with spectators before blastoff.
John Crews shows off his bait of choice.
John Crews shows off his bait of choice.
Fans look up to the skies to see the ESPN2 helicopter that was getting all of the action from the air.
Fans look up to the skies to see the ESPN2 helicopter that was getting all of the action from the air.
Almost time for takeoff.
Almost time for takeoff.
But first, let's get one more shot.
But first, let’s get one more shot.
The Delaware River provided fantastic sunrises every day of competition.
The Delaware River provided fantastic sunrises every day of competition.
Local favorite Mike Iaconelli takes a moment to breath and relax his mind during the National Anthem.
Local favorite Mike Iaconelli takes a moment to breath and relax his mind during the National Anthem.
He’s ready.
He’s ready.
There he goes. He leads the Top 12 out on the Delaware River for the last time.
There he goes. He leads the Top 12 out on the Delaware River for the last time.
Bill Lowen follows behind.
Bill Lowen follows behind.
Scott Rook heads out in third place.
Scott Rook heads out in third place.
Jason Christie tips his hat as he heads out.
Jason Christie tips his hat as he heads out.
Shaw Grigsby rounds out the Top 5.
Shaw Grigsby rounds out the Top 5.
Kevin Short and his Marshal head out.
Kevin Short and his Marshal head out.
Skeet Reese hammers the throttle as he takes off.
Skeet Reese hammers the throttle as he takes off.
Chris Lane isn’t far behind.
Chris Lane isn’t far behind.
Pedal to the metal.
Pedal to the metal.
Byron Velvick looks to move up the standings on the final day.
Byron Velvick looks to move up the standings on the final day.
John Crews, aka the Crews Missile, stayed in the Top 12 to fish the final day.
John Crews, aka the Crews Missile, stayed in the Top 12 to fish the final day.
Boyd Duckett rounds out the final 12.
Boyd Duckett rounds out the final 12.