Classic: Day Three launch

Photos from the Day Three launch of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.

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<p>Bassmaster cameramen get geared up before the final day of the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake. The Classic show will air March 2 and 3 on ESPN2.</p>
Bassmaster cameramen get geared up before the final day of the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake. The Classic show will air March 2 and 3 on ESPN2.
<p>Shaw Grigsby tries to stay warm before takeoff. This was the third straight day that started with freezing temperatures.</p>
Shaw Grigsby tries to stay warm before takeoff. This was the third straight day that started with freezing temperatures.
<p>Hank Cherry backs his boat into Grand Lake.</p>
Hank Cherry backs his boat into Grand Lake.
<p>Greg Hackney launches his boat in front of a group of fans.</p>
Greg Hackney launches his boat in front of a group of fans.
<p>Ott DeFoe starts the final day of the Classic in 18th place, more than 16 pounds behind leader Cliff Pace.</p>
Ott DeFoe starts the final day of the Classic in 18th place, more than 16 pounds behind leader Cliff Pace.
<p>Josh Wagy has had two consistent days on Grand Lake, but he’ll need to double his 13-pound bags to move near the top of the standings.</p>
Josh Wagy has had two consistent days on Grand Lake, but he’ll need to double his 13-pound bags to move near the top of the standings.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk rallied on Saturday with 19-10 to put himself within reach of a Classic win.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk rallied on Saturday with 19-10 to put himself within reach of a Classic win.
<p>Ish Monroe made the cut in the Classic for the third time.</p>
Ish Monroe made the cut in the Classic for the third time.
<p>Fans try to stay warm on another freezing morning in Grove, Okla.</p>
Fans try to stay warm on another freezing morning in Grove, Okla.
<p>With half the field cut and working the expo on Sunday, the ramp was much less crowded.</p>
With half the field cut and working the expo on Sunday, the ramp was much less crowded.
<p>Kevin VanDam hopes his wife’s lucky cookies will give him the magical comeback he’ll need to win his record fifth Classic.</p>
Kevin VanDam hopes his wife’s lucky cookies will give him the magical comeback he’ll need to win his record fifth Classic.
<p>Dave Mercer shows off his coffee at, according to tournament director Trip Weldon, exactly 6:35 and 22 seconds.</p>
Dave Mercer shows off his coffee at, according to tournament director Trip Weldon, exactly 6:35 and 22 seconds.
<p>Cliff Pace is surrounded by people before he takes off in a Classic that is his to win or lose.</p>
Cliff Pace is surrounded by people before he takes off in a Classic that is his to win or lose.
<p>The Classic trophy made an appearance on the dock Sunday morning.</p>
The Classic trophy made an appearance on the dock Sunday morning.
<p>Pace caters to the media before takeoff.</p>
Pace caters to the media before takeoff.
<p>This group of anglers hopes they can pull off the impossible and catch Cliff Pace.</p>
This group of anglers hopes they can pull off the impossible and catch Cliff Pace.
<p>Michael Iaconelli poses for a photo with a happy fan.</p>
Michael Iaconelli poses for a photo with a happy fan.
<p>Anglers and fans stand for the national anthem.</p>
Anglers and fans stand for the national anthem.
<p>Cliff Pace and Robbie Floyd idle from the dock on the final day of the Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Cliff Pace and Robbie Floyd idle from the dock on the final day of the Bassmaster Classic.
<p>Shaw Grigsby starts Day Three of the Classic.</p>
Shaw Grigsby starts Day Three of the Classic.
<p>Tracy Adams had a tough Day Two but hopes to rebound on Day Three.</p>
Tracy Adams had a tough Day Two but hopes to rebound on Day Three.
<p>Mike McClelland was among a group of anglers that struggled to find the bite on Day Two.</p>
Mike McClelland was among a group of anglers that struggled to find the bite on Day Two.
<p>Thousands of fans showed up at Wolf Creek Park for the third straight day.</p>
Thousands of fans showed up at Wolf Creek Park for the third straight day.
Twenty-five boats will fish Day Three of the 43rd Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake.
Twenty-five boats will fish Day Three of the 43rd Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake.
<p>Classic leader Cliff Pace talks with Bassmaster’s Robbie Floyd before taking off.</p>
Classic leader Cliff Pace talks with Bassmaster’s Robbie Floyd before taking off.
The national anthem is played at 6:57 a.m. and the first boat is launched promptly at 7 a.m.
The national anthem is played at 6:57 a.m. and the first boat is launched promptly at 7 a.m.
Even with just half of the field fishing Day Three, the dock was crowded Sunday morning.
Even with just half of the field fishing Day Three, the dock was crowded Sunday morning.
It was another steam-filled, cold Classic morning.
It was another steam-filled, cold Classic morning.
Although 25 anglers made the cut, only three have a realistic shot off catching runaway leader Cliff Pace.
Although 25 anglers made the cut, only three have a realistic shot off catching runaway leader Cliff Pace.
This helicopter was gathering footage for the Classic show that will air on ESPN2 March 2-3. Poking out the window is Mike Suchan, who was shooting photos for Bassmaster.com.
This helicopter was gathering footage for the Classic show that will air on ESPN2 March 2-3. Poking out the window is Mike Suchan, who was shooting photos for Bassmaster.com.
Mike Iaconelli will need to have a huge day to catch leader Cliff Pace.
Mike Iaconelli will need to have a huge day to catch leader Cliff Pace.
Mary Robinson is dressed for a fast, cold ride.
Mary Robinson is dressed for a fast, cold ride.
Todd Faircloth has had two consistent days, but hasn’t been on a Classic-winning bite.
Todd Faircloth has had two consistent days, but hasn’t been on a Classic-winning bite.
<p> </p> <p>Oklahoman fishing legend Tommy Biffle was the last man in the cut.</p>
 
Oklahoman fishing legend Tommy Biffle was the last man in the cut.
Anglers fire out onto Grand Lake.
Anglers fire out onto Grand Lake.
Tommy Biffle takes off and with that, the final day of the 43rd Bassmaster Classic is underway.
Tommy Biffle takes off and with that, the final day of the 43rd Bassmaster Classic is underway.