2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou: Day Three, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Three of the 2011 Elite Series Battle on the Bayou on Toledo Bend Reservoir, near Many, Louisiana.

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Paul Elias gets his rods ready for the start of Day Three.
Paul Elias gets his rods ready for the start of Day Three.
Elite competitors line up to launch Saturday morning.
Elite competitors line up to launch Saturday morning.
Spectators watch from the sidelines as the day gets ready to start.
Spectators watch from the sidelines as the day gets ready to start.
Scott Rook contemplates the start of the day.
Scott Rook contemplates the start of the day.
Jason Williamson gets his gear ready for Day Three.
Jason Williamson gets his gear ready for Day Three.
Davy Hite relaxes while waiting for the take-off.
Davy Hite relaxes while waiting for the take-off.
Chris Lane lays his rods out prior to the start of the day.
Chris Lane lays his rods out prior to the start of the day.
Kevin VanDam ties on baits.
Kevin VanDam ties on baits.
Kevin Wirth relaxes on the front of his boat.
Kevin Wirth relaxes on the front of his boat.
Gerald Swindle gets everything ready for a bumpy ride on Toledo Bend.
Gerald Swindle gets everything ready for a bumpy ride on Toledo Bend.
Keith Combs, Takahiro Omori and Matt Herren gather a moment waiting for the start.
Keith Combs, Takahiro Omori and Matt Herren gather a moment waiting for the start.
Brandon Palanuik and his Marshal wait for the day to begin.
Brandon Palanuik and his Marshal wait for the day to begin.
Despite the brisk, cold morning, spectators showed up for the launch.
Despite the brisk, cold morning, spectators showed up for the launch.
Michael Iaconelli shows up to the launch site, fighting waves after launching elsewhere.
Michael Iaconelli shows up to the launch site, fighting waves after launching elsewhere.
The morning waves crash against the boats as the anglers stand for the National Anthem.
The morning waves crash against the boats as the anglers stand for the National Anthem.
Dean Rojas crashes into Toledo Bend on the take off Saturday morning.
Dean Rojas crashes into Toledo Bend on the take off Saturday morning.
Boats fight waves that have built for the last two days on take-off Saturday.
Boats fight waves that have built for the last two days on take-off Saturday.
Davy Hite is all smiles as he's launched for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Davy Hite is all smiles as he’s launched for the TroKar Battle on the Bayou.
Anglers and boats gather around the dock near the launch.
Anglers and boats gather around the dock near the launch.
Waves hit the bank of the small bay where the semi-final 50 get ready to take off Saturday.
Waves hit the bank of the small bay where the semi-final 50 get ready to take off Saturday.
Dean Rojas gets his take-off token before blasting off Saturday.
Dean Rojas gets his take-off token before blasting off Saturday.
Tournament director Trip Weldon surveys the line of boats taking off Saturday.
Tournament director Trip Weldon surveys the line of boats taking off Saturday.
Spectators stand in statuesque shadows of other spectators on the beach as they watch the boats leave.
Spectators stand in statuesque shadows of other spectators on the beach as they watch the boats leave.