Fed Nation: Day Three launch

Check out images from the final day launch of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Central Divisional.

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<p> Jon Stewart conducts a Bassmaster.com interview before launch on the final day of the 2012 Cabela's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Central Divisional.</p>
Jon Stewart conducts a Bassmaster.com interview before launch on the final day of the 2012 Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Central Divisional.
<p> Eager Federation Nation anglers prepare for the final day of competition.</p>
Eager Federation Nation anglers prepare for the final day of competition.
<p> One of the nicest things about Federation events is that there’s always time to talk with old friends, and meet new ones.</p>
One of the nicest things about Federation events is that there’s always time to talk with old friends, and meet new ones.
<p> Being a non-boater doesn’t keep Ian Schaben (Kansas) from taking along plenty of rods. Hey, you never know…</p>
Being a non-boater doesn’t keep Ian Schaben (Kansas) from taking along plenty of rods. Hey, you never know…
<p> It’s 5 a.m. but doesn’t keep this fan from showing her support for her angler.</p>
It’s 5 a.m. but doesn’t keep this fan from showing her support for her angler.
<p> Encouragement from family and friends means a lot when you’re trying to win the big one.</p>
Encouragement from family and friends means a lot when you’re trying to win the big one.
<p> Early morning can be tough on the little ones. Nevertheless, mom is always around to make things better.</p>
Early morning can be tough on the little ones. Nevertheless, mom is always around to make things better.
<p> Things get a little crowded just before it’s time to get down to business.</p>
Things get a little crowded just before it’s time to get down to business.
<p> This may look like a mess to the casual observer but, really, there’s a fair amount of organization here. In a few minutes every boat will be where it needs it be.</p>
This may look like a mess to the casual observer but, really, there’s a fair amount of organization here. In a few minutes every boat will be where it needs it be.
<p> This fellow throws a square bill crankbait along the riprap every morning about this time, boats or no boats. “They do their thing, I do mine,” he says.</p>
This fellow throws a square bill crankbait along the riprap every morning about this time, boats or no boats. “They do their thing, I do mine,” he says.
<p> Once a guy clears the "No Wake Zone," it’s throttle down!</p>
Once a guy clears the “No Wake Zone,” it’s throttle down!
<p> Does anyone have to ask what’s on event leader Dale Hightower’s mind this morning?</p>
Does anyone have to ask what’s on event leader Dale Hightower’s mind this morning?
<p> Being the last boat on the last day is tough enough, but did that crabber have to pass them? That adds insult to injury.</p>
Being the last boat on the last day is tough enough, but did that crabber have to pass them? That adds insult to injury.