St. Johns final takeoff

On the final day of the Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Johns River, the Top 12 anglers prepare themselves for the last day of competition.

Randy Howell shows off his shoe, which he will hopefully keep on his feet today.
Randy Howell shows off his shoe, which he will hopefully keep on his feet today.
Alton Jones talks to media.
Alton Jones talks to media.
Chris Lane gets mic’d up.
Chris Lane gets mic’d up.
David Walker is all smiles.
David Walker is all smiles.
Dean Rojas rigs up some tackle.
Dean Rojas rigs up some tackle.
Todd Faircloth chats before launch.
Todd Faircloth chats before launch.
Keith Combs shows off his “secret” bait this week.
Keith Combs shows off his “secret” bait this week.
Davy Hite eats some oatmeal while talking on the dock.
Davy Hite eats some oatmeal while talking on the dock.
Justin Lucas talks with a cameraman before launch.
Justin Lucas talks with a cameraman before launch.
Dave Mercer talks with Alton Jones.
Dave Mercer talks with Alton Jones.
Chris Lane is ready to go!
Chris Lane is ready to go!
Here they go!
Here they go!
Davy Hite is off!
Davy Hite is off!
Mark Davis follows right behind him.
Mark Davis follows right behind him.
Alton Jones waves to the crowd.
Alton Jones waves to the crowd.
Justin Lucas heads out.
Justin Lucas heads out.
Todd Faircloth checks his rods and reels before takeoff.
Todd Faircloth checks his rods and reels before takeoff.
Chris Lane has some breakfast while he talks on the phone.
Chris Lane has some breakfast while he talks on the phone.
Justin Lucas relaxes before final day takeoff.
Justin Lucas relaxes before final day takeoff.
Alton Jones surveys his rod locker on Day 4.
Alton Jones surveys his rod locker on Day 4.
Chris Lane and Todd Faircloth chat on the dock.
Chris Lane and Todd Faircloth chat on the dock.
Keith Combs checks out his electronics before launch.
Keith Combs checks out his electronics before launch.
Randy Howell glows on championship Sunday.
Randy Howell glows on championship Sunday.
Justin Lucas glows red on his Abu Garcia wrapped Ranger.
Justin Lucas glows red on his Abu Garcia wrapped Ranger.
Jason Williamson makes some last second adjustments.
Jason Williamson makes some last second adjustments.
David Walker is happy to be fishing on Day 4.
David Walker is happy to be fishing on Day 4.
Dean Rojas prepares to launch.
Dean Rojas prepares to launch.
Dave Mercer chats with Chris Lane.
Dave Mercer chats with Chris Lane.
Dean Rojas reties.
Dean Rojas reties.
David Walker has motivational messages from his family posted in his boat.
David Walker has motivational messages from his family posted in his boat.
Mark Davis talks to Dave Mercer before Day 4 launch.
Mark Davis talks to Dave Mercer before Day 4 launch.
Chris Lane gives a thumbs up as he heads off.
Chris Lane gives a thumbs up as he heads off.
Davy Hite rolls out onto the St. Johns River.
Davy Hite rolls out onto the St. Johns River.
Mark Davis
Mark Davis
Randy Howell
Randy Howell
And they are off!
And they are off!