2010 Bassmaster Classic – Day Three – Launch III

Photos of Kevin VanDam and Brent Chapman on day three of the 2010 Bassmaster Classic at Lay Lake.

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This is the view of the takeoff from VanDam's first spot.
This is the view of the takeoff from VanDam’s first spot.
He takes a hard left and is followed by a flotilla of spectators.
He takes a hard left and is followed by a flotilla of spectators.
He drops his trolling motor and fishes his way under the bridge.
He drops his trolling motor and fishes his way under the bridge.
VanDam moves into his cove and continues to fish his way to his primary spot.
VanDam moves into his cove and continues to fish his way to his primary spot.
He settles in and starts casting in the same area he has caught almost all of his Classic bass.
He settles in and starts casting in the same area he has caught almost all of his Classic bass.
Most of the spectator boats stay under or behind the bridge where VanDam is fishing.
Most of the spectator boats stay under or behind the bridge where VanDam is fishing.
Brent Chapman is fishing among the spectators around VanDam on the other side of the bridge.
Brent Chapman is fishing among the spectators around VanDam on the other side of the bridge.
VanDam works his spot.
VanDam works his spot.
There are twice as many fans watching from the bank as there are on the water.
There are twice as many fans watching from the bank as there are on the water.
Chapman was actually first to strike on Sunday, catching a three pounder as soon as he hit the spot.
Chapman was actually first to strike on Sunday, catching a three pounder as soon as he hit the spot.