Sunshine Showdown Day Four Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2011 elite series on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. It is the fourth day launch.

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James Niggemeyer signals to his driver to back him in as he launches on Day Four of the Sunshine Showdown.
James Niggemeyer signals to his driver to back him in as he launches on Day Four of the Sunshine Showdown.
Stephen Browning looks in his mirror as he backs his boat down the launch ramp.
Stephen Browning looks in his mirror as he backs his boat down the launch ramp.
Grant Goldbeck stands in second place as Day Four begins, but he's 11 pounds, 10 ounces behind Grigsby.
Grant Goldbeck stands in second place as Day Four begins, but he’s 11 pounds, 10 ounces behind Grigsby.
Chris Lane would like to truck up from his sixth-place standing.
Chris Lane would like to truck up from his sixth-place standing.
Jonathon VanDam tweaks a lure as he awaits the launch.
Jonathon VanDam tweaks a lure as he awaits the launch.
Stephen Browning organizes his tackle.
Stephen Browning organizes his tackle.
Dave Mercer interviews a wide-smiling Shaw Grigsby, who's led the past two days.
Dave Mercer interviews a wide-smiling Shaw Grigsby, who’s led the past two days.
Kevin VanDam has a lot of ground to make up on Grigsby.
Kevin VanDam has a lot of ground to make up on Grigsby.
With a cooler morning, and launching an hour
With a cooler morning, and launching an hour “earlier,” Chris Lane slips on some warm gloves.
The final 12 boats line the dock in a less hectic scene than previous days.
The final 12 boats line the dock in a less hectic scene than previous days.
The seaplanes give a flyby.
The seaplanes give a flyby.
The boats begin to take off onto the Harris Chain of Lakes.
The boats begin to take off onto the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Pat Golden idles by the dock for takeoff.
Pat Golden idles by the dock for takeoff.
Kevin VanDam needs a big day —he's 14 pounds out of the lead.
Kevin VanDam needs a big day —he’s 14 pounds out of the lead.
Raised in Florida, Chris Lane has some history here.
Raised in Florida, Chris Lane has some history here.
Jonathan VanDam is in his first Elite event, and first final 12.
Jonathan VanDam is in his first Elite event, and first final 12.
James Niggemeyer moves past the B.A.S.S. launch crew.
James Niggemeyer moves past the B.A.S.S. launch crew.
Alton Jones is bundled up.
Alton Jones is bundled up.
Terry Scroggins heads out.
Terry Scroggins heads out.
Rick Clunn starts the day in 11th.
Rick Clunn starts the day in 11th.
Cliff Crochet is the final angler to launch.
Cliff Crochet is the final angler to launch.
What will Day Four hold for the anglers?
What will Day Four hold for the anglers?