Day 4 launch at Cayuga Lake

Day 4 of the A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake launch gets underway.

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Brandon Palaniuk starts the final day in 5th place.
Brandon Palaniuk starts the final day in 5th place.
Launching his boat into Cayuga Lake on Championship Sunday.
Launching his boat into Cayuga Lake on Championship Sunday.
He can certainly see thanks to his Rigid Industries LED lights.
He can certainly see thanks to his Rigid Industries LED lights.
Tournament leader Greg Hackney backs down the ramp at Frontenac Park.
Tournament leader Greg Hackney backs down the ramp at Frontenac Park.
Brent Chapman takes off all of the necessary straps on his boat.
Brent Chapman takes off all of the necessary straps on his boat.
Dave Mercer smiles for the cameras as Dean Rojas backs down the ramp.
Dave Mercer smiles for the cameras as Dean Rojas backs down the ramp.
Dean Rojas launches his boat. He starts the final day in 10th.
Dean Rojas launches his boat. He starts the final day in 10th.
Lighting up the dark…
Lighting up the dark…
It's always a good morning when you’re fishing on Day 4. Paul Elias agrees.
It’s always a good morning when you’re fishing on Day 4. Paul Elias agrees.
Todd Faircloth readies his tackle before takeoff.
Todd Faircloth readies his tackle before takeoff.
Greg Hackney talks to…
Greg Hackney talks to…
…Jacob Powroznik.
…Jacob Powroznik.
Powroznik smiles with Erick Arnoldson from Livingston Lures.
Powroznik smiles with Erick Arnoldson from Livingston Lures.
Hackney gets mic’d up. He is used to it after the great season he is having.
Hackney gets mic’d up. He is used to it after the great season he is having.
Todd Faircloth shows off his arsenal for Cayuga Lake this week. He has been the most consistent angler so far. His weights have been 20-2, 20-2 and 20-3.
Todd Faircloth shows off his arsenal for Cayuga Lake this week. He has been the most consistent angler so far. His weights have been 20-2, 20-2 and 20-3.
Jacob Powroznik shows one of his go-to baits this week.
Jacob Powroznik shows one of his go-to baits this week.
Here is another.
Here is another.
Hackney’s number one setup this week. He’s ready to go on the final day.
Hackney’s number one setup this week. He’s ready to go on the final day.
Brandon Palaniuk takes a drink while waiting for takeoff.
Brandon Palaniuk takes a drink while waiting for takeoff.
Chris Zaldain’s bait of choice. He heads out in 3rd and is sharing a spot with 2nd place Todd Faircloth.
Chris Zaldain’s bait of choice. He heads out in 3rd and is sharing a spot with 2nd place Todd Faircloth.
Palaniuk is ready for Day 4.
Palaniuk is ready for Day 4.
The whole Chapman family is ready for Day 4!
The whole Chapman family is ready for Day 4!
Breakfast of champions.
Breakfast of champions.
Edwin Evers prepares his tackle.
Edwin Evers prepares his tackle.
Check out the Helicopter that is known for flying around the boat launch at every event.
Check out the Helicopter that is known for flying around the boat launch at every event.
Quite a few fans on the dock this morning.
Quite a few fans on the dock this morning.
Todd Faircloth is chomping at the bit to head out.
Todd Faircloth is chomping at the bit to head out.
But first, an interview with Dave Mercer.
But first, an interview with Dave Mercer.
Day 2 and 3 leader, Greg Hackney heads out first.
Day 2 and 3 leader, Greg Hackney heads out first.
Jacob Powroznik headed out in 4th.
Jacob Powroznik headed out in 4th.
Brandon Palaniuk isn’t far behind him.
Brandon Palaniuk isn’t far behind him.
Jared Lintner (7th), Edwin Evers (8th) and Matt Herren (9th) head out.
Jared Lintner (7th), Edwin Evers (8th) and Matt Herren (9th) head out.
Edwin Evers looks focused.
Edwin Evers looks focused.
So does Matt Herren.
So does Matt Herren.
Kevin Short, the masked man, heads out in 12th. Nowhere left to go but up.
Kevin Short, the masked man, heads out in 12th. Nowhere left to go but up.
See ya at 3 o’clock.
See ya at 3 o’clock.