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Nation Championship: Day 3 dawns

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The launch for the final day of the 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors is about to begin!
The launch for the final day of the 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors is about to begin!
After a long morning yesterday that ended in a postponement, staff members are ready to see the Top 11 get out on Conroe.
After a long morning yesterday that ended in a postponement, staff members are ready to see the Top 11 get out on Conroe.
Jason Vaughn of Delaware gets his boat checked in as competitors prepare to launch.
Jason Vaughn of Delaware gets his boat checked in as competitors prepare to launch.
Competitors get their boats ready.
Competitors get their boats ready.
If Tim Klinger, who is currently in second place, stays in the Top 3 today, he is poised to become the Nevada B.A.S.S. Nation's first representative in the Bassmaster Classic.
If Tim Klinger, who is currently in second place, stays in the Top 3 today, he is poised to become the Nevada B.A.S.S. Nation’s first representative in the Bassmaster Classic.
Ryan Lavigne, Rick Hamer and Danny Grantham spend some time hanging out and having a laugh before takeoff. Hamer was the top nonboater on Day 1, but he's now out of the competition. However, Lavigne and Grantham are going for the big prize today.
Ryan Lavigne, Rick Hamer and Danny Grantham spend some time hanging out and having a laugh before takeoff. Hamer was the top nonboater on Day 1, but he’s now out of the competition. However, Lavigne and Grantham are going for the big prize today.
The water is much calmer today, compared to the wind that caused the postponement yesterday.
The water is much calmer today, compared to the wind that caused the postponement yesterday.
Lavigne, who's a member of Louisiana's Ascension Area Anglers, has surprised everyone by being in the lead despite starting the tournament as a nonboater.
Lavigne, who’s a member of Louisiana’s Ascension Area Anglers, has surprised everyone by being in the lead despite starting the tournament as a nonboater.
Dave Cavell is here to support his fellow club member, Lavigne. Cavell competed in the championship and ended in 18th place.
Dave Cavell is here to support his fellow club member, Lavigne. Cavell competed in the championship and ended in 18th place.
Delaware president Ron Horton is here to support his state's angler, Jason Vaughn, who is starting the day in third place.
Delaware president Ron Horton is here to support his state’s angler, Jason Vaughn, who is starting the day in third place.
It was in the high 30s this morning at launch. Anglers are working on bundling up for their run.
It was in the high 30s this morning at launch. Anglers are working on bundling up for their run.
Michael Boggs II of Kentucky shows he is not disheartened by his Day 2 performance. On his first day, he took the lead with a 20-pound bag; on his second, he faltered and fell to sixth place. He doesn't have much climbing to do, though, to get himself into the Top 3.
Michael Boggs II of Kentucky shows he is not disheartened by his Day 2 performance. On his first day, he took the lead with a 20-pound bag; on his second, he faltered and fell to sixth place. He doesn’t have much climbing to do, though, to get himself into the Top 3.
Andrew Sams, representing Maryland, is surrounded by family and friends. He's starting the final day in ninth place.
Andrew Sams, representing Maryland, is surrounded by family and friends. He’s starting the final day in ninth place.
Mike Wolfenden of Rhode Island shares a moment with his wife before takeoff.
Mike Wolfenden of Rhode Island shares a moment with his wife before takeoff.
Josh Ray of Arkansas said he's hoping he can get fish of the right size to bite. They've been a little uncooperative this week, he said.
Josh Ray of Arkansas said he’s hoping he can get fish of the right size to bite. They’ve been a little uncooperative this week, he said.
Brent Long of South Carolina has made it to the Classic through the B.A.S.S. Nation before. If he can add a few pounds to his overall weight today, he might get to go again.
Brent Long of South Carolina has made it to the Classic through the B.A.S.S. Nation before. If he can add a few pounds to his overall weight today, he might get to go again.
Nation presidents and youth directors joined the field of supporters at launch today, now that they're in town for meetings.
Nation presidents and youth directors joined the field of supporters at launch today, now that they’re in town for meetings.
Darrell Ocamica's children watch the drone in the air in awe.
Darrell Ocamica’s children watch the drone in the air in awe.
Everyone pauses for a tribute to the national anthem.
Everyone pauses for a tribute to the national anthem.
Ocamica's family cheers at the end of the anthem and ...
Ocamica’s family cheers at the end of the anthem and …
... they give him a good send-off.
… they give him a good send-off.
JJ Dickens of West Virginia would have been the first angler out of the cut for Classic berths if the final day had been cancelled yesterday. Now that he gets to fish today, he's ready to make it happen.
JJ Dickens of West Virginia would have been the first angler out of the cut for Classic berths if the final day had been cancelled yesterday. Now that he gets to fish today, he’s ready to make it happen.
Supporters stand on the sidelines waiting for the call to take off.
Supporters stand on the sidelines waiting for the call to take off.
Darrell Ocamica hails from Idaho and starts the day in fifth place, well within reach of a Classic berth.
Darrell Ocamica hails from Idaho and starts the day in fifth place, well within reach of a Classic berth.
And it begins! Dickens gives a thumbs up to Vaughn, who is started to move out.
And it begins! Dickens gives a thumbs up to Vaughn, who is started to move out.
Japan's Yuya Wakebe may have been eliminated from competition, but he was still sure to stop by the launch on his way to the airport to wish his comrades well.
Japan’s Yuya Wakebe may have been eliminated from competition, but he was still sure to stop by the launch on his way to the airport to wish his comrades well.
It's go time!
It’s go time!
Day 3 is officially underway! Tune into Bassmaster.com at 3 p.m. CT for the live weigh-in.
Day 3 is officially underway! Tune into Bassmaster.com at 3 p.m. CT for the live weigh-in.

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