Top 50 takeoff: Day 3

Day 3 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River sees the Top 50 fish on.

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Day 3 starts early as the Top 50 anglers head out on the St. Lawrence River to do battle with the giant smallmouth that lurk in these waters.
Day 3 starts early as the Top 50 anglers head out on the St. Lawrence River to do battle with the giant smallmouth that lurk in these waters.
Matt Lee rigs up with the help of LED lighting.
Matt Lee rigs up with the help of LED lighting.
Josh Bertrand had another good day on the St. Lawrence, he is in 3rd place.
Josh Bertrand had another good day on the St. Lawrence, he is in 3rd place.
Bertrand lights up the night with his Rigid Industries light kit.
Bertrand lights up the night with his Rigid Industries light kit.
Brent Ehrler is also glowing in the dark...
Brent Ehrler is also glowing in the dark…
...as he rigs up this morning.
…as he rigs up this morning.
Ehrler thought for sure that he wouldn't make the cut after a tough Day 2, but Ehrler got a paycheck and a chance to grab some more points today as well.
Ehrler thought for sure that he wouldn’t make the cut after a tough Day 2, but Ehrler got a paycheck and a chance to grab some more points today as well.
Ehrler is in the Top 10 in the Angler of the Year race right now as well.
Ehrler is in the Top 10 in the Angler of the Year race right now as well.
Fred Roumbanis caught them again yesterday and has a good chance at the Top 12 with another good day today.
Fred Roumbanis caught them again yesterday and has a good chance at the Top 12 with another good day today.
Bernie Schultz is in prime position as he heads out 4th this morning.
Bernie Schultz is in prime position as he heads out 4th this morning.
Roumbanis shows off one of his go-to baits this week.
Roumbanis shows off one of his go-to baits this week.
Takahiro Omori arrives to the boat ramp.
Takahiro Omori arrives to the boat ramp.
Billy McCaghren calls his Marshal.
Billy McCaghren calls his Marshal.
Bill Lowen rolls into Whitaker Park.
Bill Lowen rolls into Whitaker Park.
Jacob Powroznik throws up the peace sign as he backs down the ramp.
Jacob Powroznik throws up the peace sign as he backs down the ramp.
Omori and Skeet Reese talk at the ramp.
Omori and Skeet Reese talk at the ramp.
You sure can't miss Reese's massive tow vehicle.
You sure can’t miss Reese’s massive tow vehicle.
Mike Iaconelli jokes around on Saturday morning in Waddington.
Mike Iaconelli jokes around on Saturday morning in Waddington.
I could see him saying
I could see him saying “Folks at home, folks at home!” right about now.
Ronnie Moore hooks up some Marshal's with BassTrakk units.
Ronnie Moore hooks up some Marshal’s with BassTrakk units.
Brandon Palaniuk is sitting just outside the Top 12 and is a dangerous angler today because he is the defending champ of this event.
Brandon Palaniuk is sitting just outside the Top 12 and is a dangerous angler today because he is the defending champ of this event.
Paul Mueller rolls into the ramp.
Paul Mueller rolls into the ramp.
So does Kevin VanDam. He gives a wink, which means you can probably expect a big day from him.
So does Kevin VanDam. He gives a wink, which means you can probably expect a big day from him.