Championship Saturday begins

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Garrett Paquette of Michigan arrives at Osborne Park & Boat Landing for Day 3. Paquette enters the day in second place, behind leader Pete Gluszek.
Garrett Paquette of Michigan arrives at Osborne Park & Boat Landing for Day 3. Paquette enters the day in second place, behind leader Pete Gluszek.
Eleventh place angler Carl Jocumsen prepares to be photographed with his best lures of the week for a Bassmaster.com photo gallery.
Eleventh place angler Carl Jocumsen prepares to be photographed with his best lures of the week for a Bassmaster.com photo gallery.
Jocumsen knows that he can come from behind, like everyone else, to win the tournament. Only five pounds separates 12th place from the leader.
Jocumsen knows that he can come from behind, like everyone else, to win the tournament. Only five pounds separates 12th place from the leader.
Shin Fukae prepares for Championship Saturday. He starts the day in fifth place.
Shin Fukae prepares for Championship Saturday. He starts the day in fifth place.
Paquette and co-angler Chad Smith of Minnesota are the second boat and ready to take off for the day.
Paquette and co-angler Chad Smith of Minnesota are the second boat and ready to take off for the day.
That day is about to begin as the Star Spangled Banner is performed prior to the 6 a.m. takeoff time.
That day is about to begin as the Star Spangled Banner is performed prior to the 6 a.m. takeoff time.
The final countdown to the takeoff begins. The boats are due back to the launch ramp at 2 p.m.
The final countdown to the takeoff begins. The boats are due back to the launch ramp at 2 p.m.
The weigh-in begins at 3:15 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, located in Ashland, Va.
The weigh-in begins at 3:15 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, located in Ashland, Va.
The day begins with cloudy skies that will remain throughout the tournament hours.
The day begins with cloudy skies that will remain throughout the tournament hours.
Some boats go upstream toward Richmond, while others aim toward the Chickahominy River.
Some boats go upstream toward Richmond, while others aim toward the Chickahominy River.
Jefferson Hamilton of Virginia leaves the dock with co-angler Brian Durham.
Jefferson Hamilton of Virginia leaves the dock with co-angler Brian Durham.
Virginia pro and Bassmaster Elite Series angler Rick Morris leaves the dock.
Virginia pro and Bassmaster Elite Series angler Rick Morris leaves the dock.
Seiji Kato is one of two Japanese anglers fishing on Championship Sunday. The other angler is Shin Fukae.
Seiji Kato is one of two Japanese anglers fishing on Championship Sunday. The other angler is Shin Fukae.
Carl Jocumsen of Australia adds to the international flair of the day.
Carl Jocumsen of Australia adds to the international flair of the day.
Jocumsen, a former Elite Series pro, is fishing for the win. A goal is to qualify for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Jocumsen, a former Elite Series pro, is fishing for the win. A goal is to qualify for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.