2011 Dixie Duel Final Practice Day

The Elites work Wheeler Lake on the third day of practice for the Dixie Duel.

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	Fred Roumbanis launches for the third and final day of practice for the Elite Series Dixie Duel.</p>
Fred Roumbanis launches for the third and final day of practice for the Elite Series Dixie Duel.
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	Terry Scroggins cast a Carolina rig at Wheeler Lake.</p>
Terry Scroggins cast a Carolina rig at Wheeler Lake.
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	Scroggins, who stands sixth in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, checks his GPS.</p>
Scroggins, who stands sixth in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, checks his GPS.
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	Davy Hite, seventh in AOY points, runs front of Plant.</p>
Davy Hite, seventh in AOY points, runs front of Plant.
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	With much of the grass reportedly gone, Big Show tries out a main lake flat.</p>
With much of the grass reportedly gone, Big Show tries out a main lake flat.
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	J Todd Tucker works to see what he can find on the famous Decatur Flat.</p>
J Todd Tucker works to see what he can find on the famous Decatur Flat.
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	John Murray throws a dropshot in a main lake pocket.</p>
John Murray throws a dropshot in a main lake pocket.
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	Mike McClelland fishing on the main lake.</p>
Mike McClelland fishing on the main lake.
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	Mike McClelland is having a subpar season and hopes to make some noise on Wheeler.</p>
Mike McClelland is having a subpar season and hopes to make some noise on Wheeler.
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	McClelland makes one final cast and before making another move.</p>
McClelland makes one final cast and before making another move.
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	Either he’s got an itch or hasn’t figured it out yet.</p>
Either he’s got an itch or hasn’t figured it out yet.
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	Jason Quinn throws out a cast on the main lake.</p>
Jason Quinn throws out a cast on the main lake.
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	After a quick check on this spot, Quinn moves on to the next.</p>
After a quick check on this spot, Quinn moves on to the next.
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	AOY leader Kevin VanDam makes an appearance on the water.</p>
AOY leader Kevin VanDam makes an appearance on the water.
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	Reese tries in every direction at this area.</p>
Reese tries in every direction at this area.
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	KVD checks about boat docks on the main lake.</p>
KVD checks about boat docks on the main lake.
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	He quickly runs through the area with a crankbait.</p>
He quickly runs through the area with a crankbait.
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	KVD takes a 55-point lead on Edwin Evers into the final tournament of the Elite regular season.</p>
KVD takes a 55-point lead on Edwin Evers into the final tournament of the Elite regular season.
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	He moves to a rocky bank.</p>
He moves to a rocky bank.
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	And KVD is off, searching for the fish to claim his fourth consecutive AOY and seventh overall.</p>
And KVD is off, searching for the fish to claim his fourth consecutive AOY and seventh overall.
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	Cliff Crochet works on a main lake flat.</p>
Cliff Crochet works on a main lake flat.
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	Mike Iaconellis gives little show to fans watching him practice.</p>
Mike Iaconellis gives little show to fans watching him practice.
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	They apparently approve.</p>
They apparently approve.
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	Ike moves to back of the cove to check out what’s in the shade.</p>
Ike moves to back of the cove to check out what’s in the shade.
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	Ike is 15<sup>th</sup> in the AOY race and has some work if he hopes to make Toyota Trucks All-Star Week.</p>
Ike is 15th in the AOY race and has some work if he hopes to make Toyota Trucks All-Star Week.
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	Ike casts to vegetation to see what it might hold.</p>
Ike casts to vegetation to see what it might hold.
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	With the day heating up, Aaron Martens make sure to drink plenty of water.</p>
With the day heating up, Aaron Martens make sure to drink plenty of water.
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	Aaron Martens makes quick cast.</p>
Aaron Martens makes quick cast.
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	Mark Menendez shows his catch, a small bass. The anglers needed to head in for registration and the tournament briefing.</p>
Mark Menendez shows his catch, a small bass. The anglers needed to head in for registration and the tournament briefing.