Havasu Day 3 kicks off

The weekend gets started at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Havasu presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels.

Day 3 begins at the Bassmaster Elite on Lake Havasu presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels. Dean Rojas made the cut in his home city and is happy to be fishing on Saturday.
Day 3 begins at the Bassmaster Elite on Lake Havasu presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels. Dean Rojas made the cut in his home city and is happy to be fishing on Saturday.
Dennis Tietje puts his boat in.
Dennis Tietje puts his boat in.
The ramp is much less chaotic with only 52 anglers fishing today.
The ramp is much less chaotic with only 52 anglers fishing today.
Shaye Baker places a GoPro on Brandon Palaniuk's boat.
Shaye Baker places a GoPro on Brandon Palaniuk’s boat.
Jeff Kriet gets ready.
Jeff Kriet gets ready.
Seigo Saito talks to Justin Lucas.
Seigo Saito talks to Justin Lucas.
Another local, Josh Bertrand, made the cut.
Another local, Josh Bertrand, made the cut.
But this Arizona angler is leading the whole thing. Ciiff Pirch doesn't spill a drop of coffee as he prepares for the day.
But this Arizona angler is leading the whole thing. Ciiff Pirch doesn’t spill a drop of coffee as he prepares for the day.
Greg Hackney looks things over.
Greg Hackney looks things over.
David Mullins carries some gear to his boat.
David Mullins carries some gear to his boat.
The early light hits the mountains across the lake from the takeoff site.
The early light hits the mountains across the lake from the takeoff site.
It's a wonderful backdrop.
It’s a wonderful backdrop.
As photographers, it's tough to zoom in on the action when you have that in the background.
As photographers, it’s tough to zoom in on the action when you have that in the background.
This is really an amazing place.
This is really an amazing place.
Dave Mercer talks to Brandon Palaniuk.
Dave Mercer talks to Brandon Palaniuk.
Greg Hackney arrives at the takeoff site.
Greg Hackney arrives at the takeoff site.
Edwin Evers will be on Bassmaster LIVE again today.
Edwin Evers will be on Bassmaster LIVE again today.
Good place to watch the beginning of Day 3.
Good place to watch the beginning of Day 3.
Chad Pipkens made the cut.
Chad Pipkens made the cut.
Edwin Evers gets his gear in order.
Edwin Evers gets his gear in order.
Chad Morgenthaler pulls in.
Chad Morgenthaler pulls in.
Anglers line up, waiting on their turn to begin.
Anglers line up, waiting on their turn to begin.
After leaving the ramp, there's a short ride to this cove where takeoff happens.
After leaving the ramp, there’s a short ride to this cove where takeoff happens.
Fans and family get close.
Fans and family get close.
The sun is just starting to peek over the mountains to the east.
The sun is just starting to peek over the mountains to the east.
Matt Herren is having a good tournament.
Matt Herren is having a good tournament.
Cliff Pirch gets interviewed by Dave Mercer.
Cliff Pirch gets interviewed by Dave Mercer.
Chris Lane flies the flag.
Chris Lane flies the flag.
John Murray talks with Dave Mercer about how he's going to close the gap with Pirch.
John Murray talks with Dave Mercer about how he’s going to close the gap with Pirch.
Randy Howell is in the top 10.
Randy Howell is in the top 10.
Time for the national anthem.
Time for the national anthem.
All pay their respects.
All pay their respects.
A drone flies overhead.
A drone flies overhead.
And it's time to get started.
And it’s time to get started.
Some don't go far. John Murray is fishing before many of the field have even left takeoff.
Some don’t go far. John Murray is fishing before many of the field have even left takeoff.
Brent Ehrler sets up nearby.
Brent Ehrler sets up nearby.
So does Takahiro Omori. Day 3 has begun.
So does Takahiro Omori. Day 3 has begun.