Elite: Day 3 begins

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Day 3 of the Winyah Bay Bassmaster Elite Series tournament is here and with a slight drop in temperature and strong winds today should really test the top 50 anglers skills on the water. Keith Combs launches his boat just as the pre-dawn glow begins to creep over the horizon.
Day 3 of the Winyah Bay Bassmaster Elite Series tournament is here and with a slight drop in temperature and strong winds today should really test the top 50 anglers skills on the water. Keith Combs launches his boat just as the pre-dawn glow begins to creep over the horizon.
Jacob Powroznik gets ready to launch his boat.
Jacob Powroznik gets ready to launch his boat.
Starting the day in third place Brett Hite looked ready to make a long run!
Starting the day in third place Brett Hite looked ready to make a long run!
Tournament leader and South Carolina fan favorite Britt Myers backs his boat down the ramp while Chris Shangle films his launch.
Tournament leader and South Carolina fan favorite Britt Myers backs his boat down the ramp while Chris Shangle films his launch.
Myers seemed confident that his fish were going to hold through today’s chilly temperatures.
Myers seemed confident that his fish were going to hold through today’s chilly temperatures.
He puts the boat into reverse and slides it off the trailer.
He puts the boat into reverse and slides it off the trailer.
Kevin VanDam was next to launch.
Kevin VanDam was next to launch.
Mark Menendez was completely relaxed and mentioned he was going to try something a little different first thing this morning and then go back to his Day 1 and 2 patterns. “Tide is key!”
Mark Menendez was completely relaxed and mentioned he was going to try something a little different first thing this morning and then go back to his Day 1 and 2 patterns. “Tide is key!”
Tharp warms up his electronics and takes a last minute look at where he is going to spend his day three Winyah Bay fishing time.
Tharp warms up his electronics and takes a last minute look at where he is going to spend his day three Winyah Bay fishing time.
After a tough day two Carl Jocumsen pulls a few rods out of his locker and makes a few last minute bait checks.
After a tough day two Carl Jocumsen pulls a few rods out of his locker and makes a few last minute bait checks.
Myers weaves his microphone through his many layers of clothing while the sun begins to rise.
Myers weaves his microphone through his many layers of clothing while the sun begins to rise.
Myers casually jokes with the camera guys…
Myers casually jokes with the camera guys…
…then goes back to studying his electronics.
…then goes back to studying his electronics.
Keith Combs waits for his official take off time.
Keith Combs waits for his official take off time.
Brett Hite checks behind him just before blast off.
Brett Hite checks behind him just before blast off.
Kelly Jordon had an absolute monster day two bag! Can he repeat it today and take the lead from Britt Myers?
Kelly Jordon had an absolute monster day two bag! Can he repeat it today and take the lead from Britt Myers?
Jordon goes to take his seat and prepare for takeoff.
Jordon goes to take his seat and prepare for takeoff.
“The official time is now 7 a.m.!” Tournament leader Britt Myers heads out to chase a Day 3 bag.
“The official time is now 7 a.m.!” Tournament leader Britt Myers heads out to chase a Day 3 bag.
Anglers follow one-by-one on their way by the spectator dock.
Anglers follow one-by-one on their way by the spectator dock.
This morning was made extra special with guest Bassmaster Jr. emcee Christian Cherry showing up to announce his dad's Day 3 takeoff.
This morning was made extra special with guest Bassmaster Jr. emcee Christian Cherry showing up to announce his dad’s Day 3 takeoff.
Hank Cherry rolls out into the sunrise right behind Jacob Powroznik.
Hank Cherry rolls out into the sunrise right behind Jacob Powroznik.
Marty Robinson follow suit and rounds the corner to head to his first fishing spot.
Marty Robinson follow suit and rounds the corner to head to his first fishing spot.
Make sure to tune into Bassmaster LIVE to stay up to date on all the day three happenings on Winyah Bay.
Make sure to tune into Bassmaster LIVE to stay up to date on all the day three happenings on Winyah Bay.