By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
The Cayuga Lake Elite Series is a two-man race at the top with Greg Hackney and Todd Faircloth separated by 10 ounces with 1 day of competition remaining.
Faircloth is the only pro to catch 20 pounds each day of the event, which has put the spotlight on the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in the area Saturday for a Governor's Challenge fishing tournament at nearby Owasco Lake.
Below is a photo gallery of the day's events, from the Governor's Challenge to the Elite Series weigh-in in Union Springs, N.Y.
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Goodwill Tour
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was on hand for the Governor's Challenge today at Owasco Lake. It was a fishing event designed to boost tourism awareness for the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. BassFan editor Todd Ceisner was paired with Elite Series pro Kurt Dove and Stephen Keefe, the mayor of Fredonia, N.Y. (Photo: BassFan)
Heading Out
Overcast skies and good south breeze greeted us as we idled out toward Owasco Lake for a 2-hour session. (Photo: BassFan)
Hooked Up
Mayor Keefe was the first to get a bite as we fished the edge of a grass line. (Photo: BassFan)
Helping Hand
Dove was quick to lend his help to land Keefe's first smallmouth. (Photo: BassFan)
Hold 'Em High
Keefe shows off his catch, a little smaller than he's used to catching at Lake Erie. (Photo: BassFan)
Go Get Bigger
Keefe releases his 14-inch smallie back into Owasco Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
On the Move
It wasn't long until Dove suggested we make a move away from the mouth of the canal at the north end. We ran to an offshore hump and caught a good mix of rock bass and smallmouth. (Photo: BassFan)
Talk It Up
Dove and Keefe chat as we make our way back to the dock. (Photo: BassFan)
New York Livin'
Dove and Keefe show another of Keefe's smallies. (Photo: BassFan)
Tall Order
Among the local dignitaries and celebrities to participate in the Governor's Challenge was former Syracuse basketball player and NBA star Derrick Coleman, who was paired with Elite Series pro Kelly Jordon. (Photo: BassFan)
Here's The Boss
Joe Sancho, the lone New Yorker fishing the Elite Series, had the privilege of having Gov. Cuomo (center) and B.A.S.S. co-owner Don Logan (right) in his boat this morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Off Day
Before his Elite Series counterparts checked in, Kevin VanDam pulled his boat out of the water after a sponsor outing. (Photo: BassFan)
Go Big (Again)
Todd Faircloth was among the first pros to check in. (Photo: BassFan)
Greg's Got 'Em
Then Greg Hackney pulled in and started loading his bag, which was one fish shy of a limit today. (Photo: BassFan)
Missed His Mark
Mark Davis slipped down the leaderboard today and AOY standings after catching 10-15. (Photo: BassFan)
Howell You Doin'?
Randy Howell bags his day-3 catch at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
Bling Bling
Later, Howell accepted his Bassmaster Classic champion's ring. (Photo: BassFan)
Waiting Game
Anglers wait back stage to weigh their fish on day 3 at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
Brent's Bass
Brent Chapman made the final day at Cayuga Lake in 6th place. (Photo: BassFan)
That Look
Jared Lintner has averaged nearly 18 pounds a day and made the 12-cut in 7th place at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
Rojas on the Rise
Dean Rojas caught 18-10 today to move into 10th place at Cayuga Lake. (Photo: BassFan)
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Cayuga Lake Elite Series – Day 3
