2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: Day Three, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Three of the 2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph on Old Hickory Lake, near Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Dean Rojas backs his boat into Old Hickory Lake early on Day Three of the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Dean Rojas backs his boat into Old Hickory Lake early on Day Three of the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Gary Klein builds custom jigs at the dock while he and Zell Rowland visit early on Day Three of the Tennessee Triumph.
Gary Klein builds custom jigs at the dock while he and Zell Rowland visit early on Day Three of the Tennessee Triumph.
Marty Stone prepares gear early on Day Three. Stone starts the day in seventh place.
Marty Stone prepares gear early on Day Three. Stone starts the day in seventh place.
Skeet Reese and Marty Stone talk strategy early on Day Three. Reese starts the day in 35th place.
Skeet Reese and Marty Stone talk strategy early on Day Three. Reese starts the day in 35th place.
Dean Rojas studies a map of Old Hickory Lake as he puts together a day three strategy. Rojas starts the day in 16th, just four places out of today's weigh-in cut to the top-12.
Dean Rojas studies a map of Old Hickory Lake as he puts together a day three strategy. Rojas starts the day in 16th, just four places out of today’s weigh-in cut to the top-12.
Bill Lowen is interviewed by Bassmaster.com journalist Steve Wright as ESPN videographer Rick Mason rolls film.
Bill Lowen is interviewed by Bassmaster.com journalist Steve Wright as ESPN videographer Rick Mason rolls film.
Brent Chapman and Alton Jones check waypoints on Jones' electronics as they prepare to launch on Day Three.
Brent Chapman and Alton Jones check waypoints on Jones’ electronics as they prepare to launch on Day Three.
Co-angler Bryan Swanson waits on the dock for Steven Browning, his Day Three pro draw in the Tennessee Triumph.
Co-angler Bryan Swanson waits on the dock for Steven Browning, his Day Three pro draw in the Tennessee Triumph.
The small dock at Sanders Ferry Park is a hub of activity early in the morning on Day Three of competition in the Tennessee Triumph.
The small dock at Sanders Ferry Park is a hub of activity early in the morning on Day Three of competition in the Tennessee Triumph.
Skeet Reese makes final preparations as his Revo Limited Edition Skeet Reese signature reels lay at the ready on the front deck.
Skeet Reese makes final preparations as his Revo Limited Edition Skeet Reese signature reels lay at the ready on the front deck.
Kevin Wirth shows Mark Zona (left) where he is fishing on Old Hickory, so that Zona may catch up with him today for filming a segment of
Kevin Wirth shows Mark Zona (left) where he is fishing on Old Hickory, so that Zona may catch up with him today for filming a segment of “Hooked Up”.
Young BASS fan and fisherman Chase McDonald holds Old Glory high as the national anthem rings through the quiet morning air.
Young BASS fan and fisherman Chase McDonald holds Old Glory high as the national anthem rings through the quiet morning air.
Contenders make their way past the BASS checkpoints on their way to sort out the top-12 for the final day of fishing on Sunday.
Contenders make their way past the BASS checkpoints on their way to sort out the top-12 for the final day of fishing on Sunday.
Elite Series pros head out onto Old Hickory Lake to vie for one of twelve coveted positions to fish the final on Sunday.
Elite Series pros head out onto Old Hickory Lake to vie for one of twelve coveted positions to fish the final on Sunday.
Kurt Dove takes his hole shot near the launch area on Old Hickory Lake.
Kurt Dove takes his hole shot near the launch area on Old Hickory Lake.
Kevin Short and his co-angler, singer/songwriter Rodney Clawson, are backed into Old Hickory on Day Three of the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Kevin Short and his co-angler, singer/songwriter Rodney Clawson, are backed into Old Hickory on Day Three of the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn.
Timmy Horton's boat floats aimlessly as he makes final preparations. Horton goes into Day Three in 41st place.
Timmy Horton’s boat floats aimlessly as he makes final preparations. Horton goes into Day Three in 41st place.
Gary Klein and Zell Rowland visit as Klein makes a call home, his regular ritual before launch.
Gary Klein and Zell Rowland visit as Klein makes a call home, his regular ritual before launch.
Leader Kevin Wirth idles toward the dock as he will be the first out of the gate on Day Three. Contenders leave the launch area in the order of their standings from the first two days.
Leader Kevin Wirth idles toward the dock as he will be the first out of the gate on Day Three. Contenders leave the launch area in the order of their standings from the first two days.