Final launch on DeGray

The final day begins on DeGray Lake.

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Day 1 leader Brandon Gray of Bullock, N.C., listens to final instructions before takeoff.
Day 1 leader Brandon Gray of Bullock, N.C., listens to final instructions before takeoff.
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Jon “Scooter” Griffith started the day in second place, 2 pounds, 3 ounces back.
B.A.S.S. tournament director Jon Stewart announces final day instructions before takeoff.
B.A.S.S. tournament director Jon Stewart announces final day instructions before takeoff.
Like someone waiting for a stranger in an airport, Todd Massey holds a sign in attempting to find his Marshal. It wasn't Bob or Jim, it was Tim - Hughes.
Like someone waiting for a stranger in an airport, Todd Massey holds a sign in attempting to find his Marshal. It wasn’t Bob or Jim, it was Tim – Hughes.
Royce Davis, third with 4-4, and his Marshal Theron Asbery get ready for takeoff.
Royce Davis, third with 4-4, and his Marshal Theron Asbery get ready for takeoff.
Kent Simmons, who competed during the team championship, holds the flag for the National Anthem.
Kent Simmons, who competed during the team championship, holds the flag for the National Anthem.
Brandon Gray places his hat over his heart during the anthem.
Brandon Gray places his hat over his heart during the anthem.
The final day began in some fog over DeGray Lake.
The final day began in some fog over DeGray Lake.
John Stewart and his Marshal Jared Jones get ready to leave the marina.
John Stewart and his Marshal Jared Jones get ready to leave the marina.
Flannagan Fife and his Marshal Shea Stone of the Henderson State University Fishing Club are ready for Saturday's finale.
Flannagan Fife and his Marshal Shea Stone of the Henderson State University Fishing Club are ready for Saturday’s finale.
The 7:30 a.m. takeoff wasn't delayed by fog as there was ample visibility to motor around DeGray Lake.
The 7:30 a.m. takeoff wasn’t delayed by fog as there was ample visibility to motor around DeGray Lake.
DeGray Lake State Park Marina has been the takeoff site for all four days of this tournament.
DeGray Lake State Park Marina has been the takeoff site for all four days of this tournament.