Final day launch on Green Bay

It's go time for the Top 12 anglers of the Green Bay Challenge.

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<p> Aaron Martens entertains a corral of people as they observe him at launch.</p>
Aaron Martens entertains a corral of people as they observe him at launch.
<p> Aaron Martens signs a few autographs for some lucky fans on Day Four.</p>
Aaron Martens signs a few autographs for some lucky fans on Day Four.
<p> James Niggemeyer lines out his equipment on the deck of his bass boat.</p>
James Niggemeyer lines out his equipment on the deck of his bass boat.
<p> Tommy Biffle takes a step aboard his boat on a calm Sunday morning.</p>
Tommy Biffle takes a step aboard his boat on a calm Sunday morning.
<p> Russ Lane, sitting in 11th place with a total of 42-9, ties on a few baits for the day.</p>
Russ Lane, sitting in 11th place with a total of 42-9, ties on a few baits for the day.
<p> Dean Rojas looks sharp as he situates his tournament jersey.</p>
Dean Rojas looks sharp as he situates his tournament jersey.
<p> Aaron Martens has to have his kill switch hooked up prior to starting his engine.</p>
Aaron Martens has to have his kill switch hooked up prior to starting his engine.
<p> Skeet Reese stops in the parking lot to sign an autograph for a young fan.</p>
Skeet Reese stops in the parking lot to sign an autograph for a young fan.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk pulls up to the ramp in his wrapped Toyota Tundra.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk pulls up to the ramp in his wrapped Toyota Tundra.
<p> Stephen Browning ties on his lures of choice as he sits in 10th place with a three-day total of 42-15.</p>
Stephen Browning ties on his lures of choice as he sits in 10th place with a three-day total of 42-15.
<p> Ott DeFoe has the help of his daughter Abby on Day Four at Lake Michigan.</p>
Ott DeFoe has the help of his daughter Abby on Day Four at Lake Michigan.
<p> Russ Lane pulls out all of his rods and chooses carefully to decide the weapon of choice.</p>
Russ Lane pulls out all of his rods and chooses carefully to decide the weapon of choice.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk signs autographs and talks with spectators as his boat is being launched.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk signs autographs and talks with spectators as his boat is being launched.
<p> Ishama Monroe and fellow competitor Skeet Reese have a conversation while standing in their boats.</p>
Ishama Monroe and fellow competitor Skeet Reese have a conversation while standing in their boats.
<p> Jonathon VanDam, sitting in second place with 55-14, signs autographs.</p>
Jonathon VanDam, sitting in second place with 55-14, signs autographs.
<p> The top 12 anglers are lined up on the dock and ready for take-off.</p>
The top 12 anglers are lined up on the dock and ready for take-off.
<p> Jonathon VanDam makes a few minor adjustments to his tackle.</p>
Jonathon VanDam makes a few minor adjustments to his tackle.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk enjoys his breakfast burrito while he talks with family and friends.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk enjoys his breakfast burrito while he talks with family and friends.
<p> Palaniuk gets a surprise from his sister Bri who drove 10 hours from Idaho to watch him weigh in on the final day.</p>
Palaniuk gets a surprise from his sister Bri who drove 10 hours from Idaho to watch him weigh in on the final day.
<p> Ott DeFoe isn’t typically a guy who comes to mind when fishing northern waters, but he makes the top 12 cut at the Green Bay Challenge.</p>
Ott DeFoe isn’t typically a guy who comes to mind when fishing northern waters, but he makes the top 12 cut at the Green Bay Challenge.
<p> Pros acknowledge the playing of the national anthem prior to take-off.</p>
Pros acknowledge the playing of the national anthem prior to take-off.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk, leading going into the final day with a total of 56-2, idles toward the open lake.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk, leading going into the final day with a total of 56-2, idles toward the open lake.
<p> Close behind Palaniuk are Jonathon VanDam and Aaron Martens, following in his wake to begin Day Four.</p>
Close behind Palaniuk are Jonathon VanDam and Aaron Martens, following in his wake to begin Day Four.
<p> Dean Rojas finds himself in 4th place on the final day with a total of 51-4.</p>
Dean Rojas finds himself in 4th place on the final day with a total of 51-4.
<p> The top 12 anglers head out toward the smooth waters of Lake Michigan and get Day Four underway.</p>
The top 12 anglers head out toward the smooth waters of Lake Michigan and get Day Four underway.