The 2015 Bradley Roy High School Open

The Open took place on Herrington Lake, a 2,325 acre lake on the Dix River running through Mercer, Garrard and Boyle counties.

Angler’s Outpost & Marine hosted the third Annual Bradley Roy Open registration on Sept. 25, 2015.
Angler’s Outpost & Marine hosted the third Annual Bradley Roy Open registration on Sept. 25, 2015.
Sixty teams and their boat captains from 22 different teams received a commemorative t-shirt.
Sixty teams and their boat captains from 22 different teams received a commemorative t-shirt.
Angler’s Outpost & Marine in Lancaster, Ky., is owned by the Roy family.
Angler’s Outpost & Marine in Lancaster, Ky., is owned by the Roy family.
The dealership sells Triton, Skeeter, Bullet, Bryant, G3 and Berkshire Pontoon boats.
The dealership sells Triton, Skeeter, Bullet, Bryant, G3 and Berkshire Pontoon boats.
First Southern Bank fed everyone again this year.
First Southern Bank fed everyone again this year.
Several of Bradley’s sponsors came to registration including D&L Tackle, based in Kentucky.
Several of Bradley’s sponsors came to registration including D&L Tackle, based in Kentucky.
Bradley’s Ram Eco Diesel from Chrysler on Nicholasville had to stay outside, but the teams and captains stayed dry in the dealership’s service shop.
Bradley’s Ram Eco Diesel from Chrysler on Nicholasville had to stay outside, but the teams and captains stayed dry in the dealership’s service shop.
The boat captains were recognized with a round of applause.
The boat captains were recognized with a round of applause.
Bradley and his father, Anthony, who is president of the Kentucky B.A.S.S. High School organization, went over the rules and thanked the students and captains for fishing the event.
Bradley and his father, Anthony, who is president of the Kentucky B.A.S.S. High School organization, went over the rules and thanked the students and captains for fishing the event.
Tommy Hall with Campbellsville University addressed the group. In 2014 two students who fished the event were given scholarships to the college’s fishing team.
Tommy Hall with Campbellsville University addressed the group. In 2014 two students who fished the event were given scholarships to the college’s fishing team.
Sean Click, director of manpower from Amteck, educated the group on their four-year electrical apprenticeship called Amteck University.
Sean Click, director of manpower from Amteck, educated the group on their four-year electrical apprenticeship called Amteck University.
Bradley addressed the group.
Bradley addressed the group.
Sponsors (Triton, Mercury, Lucas Marine, First Southern Bank, Abu Garcia, Berkley, D&L Tackle, Cabin Creek, Angler’s Outpost, Sportsman's Warehouse and B.A.S.S.) provided items for registration and weigh-in.
Sponsors (Triton, Mercury, Lucas Marine, First Southern Bank, Abu Garcia, Berkley, D&L Tackle, Cabin Creek, Angler’s Outpost, Sportsman’s Warehouse and B.A.S.S.) provided items for registration and weigh-in.
The door prize was won by Lincoln County.
The door prize was won by Lincoln County.
Bradley’s alma mater Garrard County had a strong contingent again this year. Bradley’s sister Kristen is the team’s coach.
Bradley’s alma mater Garrard County had a strong contingent again this year. Bradley’s sister Kristen is the team’s coach.
Chimney Rock Marina on Herrington Lake welcomed the event again this year.
Chimney Rock Marina on Herrington Lake welcomed the event again this year.
Several ladies fished the event and did pretty well against the boys.
Several ladies fished the event and did pretty well against the boys.
All 60 teams had their boats launched and in the water a good 20 minutes before takeoff.
All 60 teams had their boats launched and in the water a good 20 minutes before takeoff.
Herrington Lake also hosted the 2014 Bradley Roy event.
Herrington Lake also hosted the 2014 Bradley Roy event.
The national anthem plays.
The national anthem plays.
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Boyle County High School
Boyle County High School
Lawrence County finished second in 2014 and competed in the B.A.S.S. National Championship in 2015.
Lawrence County finished second in 2014 and competed in the B.A.S.S. National Championship in 2015.
Takeoff is set on Herrington Lake.
Takeoff is set on Herrington Lake.
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Corbin High School won the inaugural Bradley Roy event and earned a berth in the 2014 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
Corbin High School won the inaugural Bradley Roy event and earned a berth in the 2014 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
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Don’t mess with these guys!
Don’t mess with these guys!
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On the water action on the upper end of Herrington.
On the water action on the upper end of Herrington.
A boat heads up the river.
A boat heads up the river.
Lincoln County finished in second place fishing the upper end.
Lincoln County finished in second place fishing the upper end.
Overnight rains made for changing conditions.
Overnight rains made for changing conditions.
Bradley kept a close eye on the action all morning.
Bradley kept a close eye on the action all morning.
Flipping laydowns is a popular technique on the fishery.
Flipping laydowns is a popular technique on the fishery.
Jefferson/Madison County anglers Nick Denham and Cole Baker went as far as you can go up the river.
Jefferson/Madison County anglers Nick Denham and Cole Baker went as far as you can go up the river.
They fished topwaters, jigs and spinnerbaits to catch their fish.
They fished topwaters, jigs and spinnerbaits to catch their fish.
Rain came and went throughout the day.
Rain came and went throughout the day.
But the two and anglers and their captain stuck it out up the river.
But the two and anglers and their captain stuck it out up the river.
With higher water levels, boats can get further up the Dix River which runs through Herrington.
With higher water levels, boats can get further up the Dix River which runs through Herrington.
But in the fall of the year this is as far as it gets.
But in the fall of the year this is as far as it gets.
Denham and Baker brought in four fish for 7.25 pounds to win the event and qualify for the 2016 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
Denham and Baker brought in four fish for 7.25 pounds to win the event and qualify for the 2016 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
Rain gear was on and off during the day.
Rain gear was on and off during the day.
You can feel the boat captains rooting on the anglers!
You can feel the boat captains rooting on the anglers!
More anglers working the bank up the river.
More anglers working the bank up the river.
Some anglers never slowed down long enough to put rain gear on.
Some anglers never slowed down long enough to put rain gear on.
High school events are such great ways to get kids out competing.
High school events are such great ways to get kids out competing.
Boats return to Chimney Rock Marina for weigh-in.
Boats return to Chimney Rock Marina for weigh-in.
Time to weigh ‘em.
Time to weigh ‘em.
Bryan Station
Bryan Station
East Jessamine County
East Jessamine County
Boyle County
Boyle County
Here’s a solid catch.
Here’s a solid catch.
Boyle County
Boyle County
The 36 teams brought fish to the scales.
The 36 teams brought fish to the scales.
Clark County
Clark County
East Jessamine County
East Jessamine County
Lincoln County
Lincoln County
East Jessamine County
East Jessamine County
Perry Central
Perry Central
Perry Central
Perry Central
Knox County
Knox County
Boyle County
Boyle County
Lincoln County
Lincoln County
Trinity
Trinity
Corbin
Corbin
Garrard County
Garrard County
Garrard County
Garrard County
Perry Central
Perry Central
West Jessamine County
West Jessamine County
Hazard
Hazard
Boyle County
Boyle County
West Jessamine County
West Jessamine County
Jefferson/Madison County
Jefferson/Madison County
Lincoln County
Lincoln County
Tate Stilger, Jack Lamon and their coach.
Tate Stilger, Jack Lamon and their coach.
Suzi Weber, Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation President, handled the scales.
Suzi Weber, Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation President, handled the scales.
Randall Christopher from Angler’s Outpost & Marine and Bradley Roy served as the emcees.
Randall Christopher from Angler’s Outpost & Marine and Bradley Roy served as the emcees.
Perry Central
Perry Central
Perry Central
Perry Central
The angling girls of Perry Central.
The angling girls of Perry Central.
The fishing girls from Boyle County.
The fishing girls from Boyle County.
These sponsors make the event possible.
These sponsors make the event possible.
The cellphones were out in force by proud family members!
The cellphones were out in force by proud family members!
All anglers made it back safely for a third straight year.
All anglers made it back safely for a third straight year.
Boyle County
Boyle County
Perry Central
Perry Central
Garrard County
Garrard County
Boyle County had eight teams in the event and four in the Top 20.
Boyle County had eight teams in the event and four in the Top 20.
Lawrence County talking about fishing the 2015 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
Lawrence County talking about fishing the 2015 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
A great crowd of anglers, coaches and parents at Chimney Rock.
A great crowd of anglers, coaches and parents at Chimney Rock.
Herrington Lake is a 2,325 acre lake on the Dix River running through Mercer, Garrard and Boyle counties.
Herrington Lake is a 2,325 acre lake on the Dix River running through Mercer, Garrard and Boyle counties.
Lawrence County
Lawrence County
Southwestern Pulaski
Southwestern Pulaski
B.A.S.S. donated several free memberships to schools at the event and two prized spots in the 2016 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
B.A.S.S. donated several free memberships to schools at the event and two prized spots in the 2016 B.A.S.S. National Championship.
Bradley giving away the door prizes following the weigh-in.
Bradley giving away the door prizes following the weigh-in.
Bradley and Anthony Roy making sure all the teams have been accounted for.
Bradley and Anthony Roy making sure all the teams have been accounted for.
Lucas Marine provided door prizes for boat captains.
Lucas Marine provided door prizes for boat captains.
Bradley’s Ram Eco Diesel and Triton Boats made a good photo backdrop.
Bradley’s Ram Eco Diesel and Triton Boats made a good photo backdrop.
Big Bass winners and fourth place winners Tate Stilger and Jack Lamon.
Big Bass winners and fourth place winners Tate Stilger and Jack Lamon.
Fifth place winners Preston Losh and Tristan Duckworth.
Fifth place winners Preston Losh and Tristan Duckworth.
Third place winners Morgan and Logan Miracle.
Third place winners Morgan and Logan Miracle.
Second place anglers from Lincoln County, Mason Moore and Logan Estes.
Second place anglers from Lincoln County, Mason Moore and Logan Estes.
These two teams will represent Kentucky in the 2016 Championship.
These two teams will represent Kentucky in the 2016 Championship.
The first place team of Nick Denham and Cole Baker.
The first place team of Nick Denham and Cole Baker.
Bradley hopes to see everyone back again next year for the fourth annual tournament.
Bradley hopes to see everyone back again next year for the fourth annual tournament.