2008 Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl: 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 Bluegrass Brawl on Kentucky Lake, near Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

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Denny Brauer is backed down the launch ramp at Kentucky Dam Marina. He starts Day Three in 40th place.
Denny Brauer is backed down the launch ramp at Kentucky Dam Marina. He starts Day Three in 40th place.
Gary Klein (left) searches through a tackle box as he speaks with Shaw Grigsby.
Gary Klein (left) searches through a tackle box as he speaks with Shaw Grigsby.
Brent Chapman backs his boat into Kentucky Lake. He starts Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl in 24th place.
Brent Chapman backs his boat into Kentucky Lake. He starts Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl in 24th place.
Bradley Hallman patiently waits for his co-angler. Hallman starts the day in fourth place.
Bradley Hallman patiently waits for his co-angler. Hallman starts the day in fourth place.
Steve Kennedy signs an autograph for Marshall Grammer, a young BASS fan.
Steve Kennedy signs an autograph for Marshall Grammer, a young BASS fan.
Mike McClelland signs an autograph for Nick Denham. Nick has been at the Kentucky Dam Marina each morning of the launch.
Mike McClelland signs an autograph for Nick Denham. Nick has been at the Kentucky Dam Marina each morning of the launch.
James Niggemeyer heads to the ramp to launch his boat. He starts the day in a three-way tie for 48th place.
James Niggemeyer heads to the ramp to launch his boat. He starts the day in a three-way tie for 48th place.
Matt Reed makes final adjustments to the electronics in the middle console of his Nitro Z9.
Matt Reed makes final adjustments to the electronics in the middle console of his Nitro Z9.
Les Williams awaits Yusuke Miyazaki near the boat ramp at the Kentucky Lake Dam Marina.
Les Williams awaits Yusuke Miyazaki near the boat ramp at the Kentucky Lake Dam Marina.
A co-angler's gear is abandoned at the end of the dock that parallels the boat ramp at the Kentucky Lake Dam Marina.
A co-angler’s gear is abandoned at the end of the dock that parallels the boat ramp at the Kentucky Lake Dam Marina.
BASS fans gather around Gerald Swindle as they watch the launch on Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl.
BASS fans gather around Gerald Swindle as they watch the launch on Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Kenyon Hill floats alone in the harbor at the marina, preparing his gear for the third day of competition in the Bluegrass Brawl.
Kenyon Hill floats alone in the harbor at the marina, preparing his gear for the third day of competition in the Bluegrass Brawl.
Rick Clunn is putting pressure on Kevin VanDam, who has led the Bluegrass Brawl the first two days.
Rick Clunn is putting pressure on Kevin VanDam, who has led the Bluegrass Brawl the first two days.
Denny Brauer starts Day Three in 40th place.
Denny Brauer starts Day Three in 40th place.
Timmy Horton holds on tight to a top-10 spot going into Day Three. He starts the day in eighth place.
Timmy Horton holds on tight to a top-10 spot going into Day Three. He starts the day in eighth place.
Gary Klein and Terry Scroggins share a conversation on the dock prior to take-off.
Gary Klein and Terry Scroggins share a conversation on the dock prior to take-off.
Kelly Jordon arranges his battle gear just prior to the national anthem being played.
Kelly Jordon arranges his battle gear just prior to the national anthem being played.
Gerald Swindle talks to media at the ramp early on Day Three. He starts the day in 29th place.
Gerald Swindle talks to media at the ramp early on Day Three. He starts the day in 29th place.
Peter Thliveros readies his gear, going into Day Three in 43rd place.
Peter Thliveros readies his gear, going into Day Three in 43rd place.
Gary Klein checks his electronics before launch on Day Three.
Gary Klein checks his electronics before launch on Day Three.
Gerald Swindle makes final adjustments just prior to launch.
Gerald Swindle makes final adjustments just prior to launch.
Kevin VanDam makes final adjustments to his gear. He goes into Day Three in the lead, a spot he has held since Day One.
Kevin VanDam makes final adjustments to his gear. He goes into Day Three in the lead, a spot he has held since Day One.
Aaron Martens tunes a bait early on Day Three. He starts Day Three in 23rd place.
Aaron Martens tunes a bait early on Day Three. He starts Day Three in 23rd place.
Boyd Duckett (left) shares conversation with Kenyon Hill as they float in the middle of the harbor.
Boyd Duckett (left) shares conversation with Kenyon Hill as they float in the middle of the harbor.
Kevin VanDam makes his way out of the harbor as Day Three gets underway.
Kevin VanDam makes his way out of the harbor as Day Three gets underway.
The pros loop their way through the inspection process at the start of Day Three.
The pros loop their way through the inspection process at the start of Day Three.
Early on Day Three boats begin to launch as the sun burns away the cloud cover.
Early on Day Three boats begin to launch as the sun burns away the cloud cover.
Todd Faircloth has a new trolling motor propeller installed on his boat. He starts Day Three in 23rd place.
Todd Faircloth has a new trolling motor propeller installed on his boat. He starts Day Three in 23rd place.
Paul Elias, sitting in fifth place going into Day Three, makes adjustments to a jig before launch.
Paul Elias, sitting in fifth place going into Day Three, makes adjustments to a jig before launch.
Rick Clunn is 2 pounds, 10 ounces behind leader Kevin VanDam.
Rick Clunn is 2 pounds, 10 ounces behind leader Kevin VanDam.
Paul Elias (foreground) and Rick Clunn wait for the start of Day Three as ESPN cameras roll in the background.
Paul Elias (foreground) and Rick Clunn wait for the start of Day Three as ESPN cameras roll in the background.
Clark Reehm signs an autograph for Nick Denham at the launch ramp. Reehm goes into Day Three in 34th place.
Clark Reehm signs an autograph for Nick Denham at the launch ramp. Reehm goes into Day Three in 34th place.
A small flotilla gathers in the harbor early on Day Three.
A small flotilla gathers in the harbor early on Day Three.
Rick Clunn (left) talks to TV personality Mark Zona as he prepares for the show
Rick Clunn (left) talks to TV personality Mark Zona as he prepares for the show “Hooked Up” which will air online at Bassmaster.com.
Pros honor the flag as the national anthem rings through the marina.
Pros honor the flag as the national anthem rings through the marina.
Rick Clunn makes his way through the inspection line and out onto the lake to fish Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Rick Clunn makes his way through the inspection line and out onto the lake to fish Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Terry Scroggins leads a flight of boats through the take-off procession.
Terry Scroggins leads a flight of boats through the take-off procession.
Gerald Swindle goes through the final safety inspection at the Kentucky Dam Marina to start Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl.
Gerald Swindle goes through the final safety inspection at the Kentucky Dam Marina to start Day Three of the Bluegrass Brawl.
The last of the field heads out of the harbor and onto Kentucky Lake where they will battle for the top 12 positions. The elite 12 will fish the final day for $100,000 in first place prize money.
The last of the field heads out of the harbor and onto Kentucky Lake where they will battle for the top 12 positions. The elite 12 will fish the final day for $100,000 in first place prize money.