High school anglers practice on Lay Lake

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Over 300 boats gather for the 2018 Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School Southern Open presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods on Lay Lake. While the tournament officially begins tomorrow, teams headed out for a day of practice today.
Over 300 boats gather for the 2018 Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School Southern Open presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods on Lay Lake. While the tournament officially begins tomorrow, teams headed out for a day of practice today.
Kobe Cagle getting ready to go. He's from Priceville High School in Priceville, Alabama.
Kobe Cagle getting ready to go. He’s from Priceville High School in Priceville, Alabama.
Kobe ties on a crankbait.
Kobe ties on a crankbait.
Skyler Ellison (Left) and Kobe Cagle putting life vests on before heading out.
Skyler Ellison (Left) and Kobe Cagle putting life vests on before heading out.
Anglers tying on before leaving for practice.
Anglers tying on before leaving for practice.
Ridge Boofer (Right) Brandon Iles (Left) waiting on boat captain Brian Derlak. They represent Rhea County High School in Dayton, Tennessee.
Ridge Boofer (Right) Brandon Iles (Left) waiting on boat captain Brian Derlak. They represent Rhea County High School in Dayton, Tennessee.
Justin Roberts from Marion High School in Marion, Illinois ties on his confidence bait.
Justin Roberts from Marion High School in Marion, Illinois ties on his confidence bait.
AJ Segers, also from Marion High School, laughs when asked about catching fish at practice.
AJ Segers, also from Marion High School, laughs when asked about catching fish at practice.
AJ Segers holds his first bait he’ll try this morning.
AJ Segers holds his first bait he’ll try this morning.
Garrett White & Tanner McClain from Rhea County High School in Dayton, Tenn. are ready to go.
Garrett White & Tanner McClain from Rhea County High School in Dayton, Tenn. are ready to go.
Garrett White re-ties a jig.
Garrett White re-ties a jig.
Boats are still pulling in from all over.
Boats are still pulling in from all over.
Justin Graham & Noah Gray from Glencoe High School in Glencoe, Alabama have their baits tied and ready to go.
Justin Graham & Noah Gray from Glencoe High School in Glencoe, Alabama have their baits tied and ready to go.
Mr. Terry McWilliams, a 4th place finisher behind Kevin VanDam in 2007’s Lay Lake Derby, helps remove the boat cover with angler’s Griffin Fernandes & Zach Witte from Hamption Southeastern High School in Fisher, Indiana.
Mr. Terry McWilliams, a 4th place finisher behind Kevin VanDam in 2007’s Lay Lake Derby, helps remove the boat cover with angler’s Griffin Fernandes & Zach Witte from Hamption Southeastern High School in Fisher, Indiana.
Making sure the electronics are hooked up....
Making sure the electronics are hooked up….
Noah Witte from Hamption Southeastern High School reaches for a rod to start his day with.
Noah Witte from Hamption Southeastern High School reaches for a rod to start his day with.
Griffin Fernandes, also from Hamption, sorts through his options as well.
Griffin Fernandes, also from Hamption, sorts through his options as well.
Seth Morris and Jacob Robinson from Bremen High School in Bremen, Georgia are preparing for their day of practice.
Seth Morris and Jacob Robinson from Bremen High School in Bremen, Georgia are preparing for their day of practice.
Geared up and ready to go.
Geared up and ready to go.
Cal Lane, son of Elite Series angler Chris Lane is representing Guntersville High School in Guntersville, Alabama talks about his strategy for Lay Lake. Cal’s boat captain is Robert Lane, Sr.
Cal Lane, son of Elite Series angler Chris Lane is representing Guntersville High School in Guntersville, Alabama talks about his strategy for Lay Lake. Cal’s boat captain is Robert Lane, Sr.
Grant Nisbet (Left) & Trey Schroeder (Right) are ready to go. These guys started their bass club at their high school, Lindbergh, in St. Louis, MIssori as freshman. Their club now has 46 anglers.
Grant Nisbet (Left) & Trey Schroeder (Right) are ready to go. These guys started their bass club at their high school, Lindbergh, in St. Louis, MIssori as freshman. Their club now has 46 anglers.
Jacob Bragwell of Priceville High School in Priceville, Alabama pulls out the motorcycle helmet preparing for a boat run.
Jacob Bragwell of Priceville High School in Priceville, Alabama pulls out the motorcycle helmet preparing for a boat run.
Ethan Carr from Livingston Academy in Livingston, Tennessee grabs his go-to rod from the box. (Partner is Brady Huddleston standing behind)
Ethan Carr from Livingston Academy in Livingston, Tennessee grabs his go-to rod from the box. (Partner is Brady Huddleston standing behind)
Laney Skipper from Rehobeth High School in Rehobeth, Alabama shows off her gloves as she finishes tying on a jig.
Laney Skipper from Rehobeth High School in Rehobeth, Alabama shows off her gloves as she finishes tying on a jig.
Cooper Smith (Left) & Grant Noelle of Marion High School in Marion, Illinois are looking for the big bite going into the tournament.
Cooper Smith (Left) & Grant Noelle of Marion High School in Marion, Illinois are looking for the big bite going into the tournament.