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James Niggemeyer arrives at the dock for the Day Three launch of the TroKar Quest.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_8069.jpg)
James Niggemeyer arrives at the dock for the Day Three launch of the TroKar Quest.
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Keith Poche sets up at the Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9511_1.jpg)
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Keith Combs has an early morning conversation waiting for the Day Three blastoff.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9515.jpg)
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Travis Manson is all smiles as he begins the day in 11<sup>th</sup> place.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9518.jpg)
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Mike Iaconelli ties up at the dock.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9519_0.jpg)
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Leader Brandon Palaniuk conducts an interview, telling emcee Dave Mercer heâd gladly take another hook if it meant another 24-pound bag.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9522.jpg)
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Mike McClelland of nearby Bella Vista, Ark., hopes to move up fromhis 34<sup>th</sup>-place standing.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9525.jpg)
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Brent Chapman started the day in sixth and as the current points leader in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9526.jpg)
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Things are looking up for Britt Myers, whoâs currently in fourth place.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9529.jpg)
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Third-place angler Bobby Lane tells Dave Mercer heâs chunking a lot of line.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9535.jpg)
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The anglers get their boats in position for the blastoff.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9537_0.jpg)
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Holding the flag for the national anthem is a proud moment for this youth.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9543.jpg)
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Matt Herren, in second place, says the event is not over despite Palaniukâs 8-pound lead.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9549.jpg)
Matt Herren, in second place, says the event is not over despite Palaniukâs 8-pound lead.
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There were lots of media on hand recording the launch.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9557.jpg)
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The first wave of anglers head out onto Bull Shoals Lake.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9564_0.jpg)
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Koto Kiriyama waves to the crowd at the dock.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9568.jpg)
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Tommy Biffle is going with the camo pattern for the 38-degree temperature at launch.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9574.jpg)
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Bill Lowen is muffled up with a buff.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9576.jpg)
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Randy Howell, starting the day in 26<sup>th</sup>, works on getting his tackle straight before going out in the second flight.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9594.jpg)
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Scott Ashmore has it covered.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9619.jpg)
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Kevin VanDam reminds the crowd that heâs still here.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9632.jpg)
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With the 50 boats launched, the crowd makes a mass exodus from the Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG_9644.jpg)
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A chilly morning greeted anglers on Day Three of the TroKar Quest.
James Niggemeyer arrives at the dock for the Day Three launch of the TroKar Quest.
Matt Herren, in second place, says the event is not over despite Palaniukâs 8-pound lead.