High School: Lay Lake launch

Watch the high school anglers get started at the 2018 Mosy Oak Bassmaster High School presented by DICK'S Sporting goods.
Watch the high school anglers get started at the 2018 Mosy Oak Bassmaster High School presented by DICK’S Sporting goods.
Gage Beck, of Sipsey Vally High School, Tuscaloosa AL, looks at partner Keith Weens when asked about practice fishing
Gage Beck, of Sipsey Vally High School, Tuscaloosa AL, looks at partner Keith Weens when asked about practice fishing
Making time for a nap waiting on his number to be called
Making time for a nap waiting on his number to be called
Gaven Brown and Andrew Weaver of Coldsprings  High School in Cullman AL, are discussing today’s tactics.
Gaven Brown and Andrew Weaver of Coldsprings High School in Cullman AL, are discussing today’s tactics.
Gaven Brown shows one of many baits he may try today.
Gaven Brown shows one of many baits he may try today.
Even as high school anglers, you can’t stop anglers from telling fishing lies
Even as high school anglers, you can’t stop anglers from telling fishing lies
The weapons are ready for battle.
The weapons are ready for battle.
Waiting on the number to be called.
Waiting on the number to be called.
Big Cameron Gilbert of Lynn High School, Lynn Alabama, is ready to go fishing.
Big Cameron Gilbert of Lynn High School, Lynn Alabama, is ready to go fishing.
Jesse Hill of Garrard High, Lancaster Kentucky, normally has pillows when he lays down on the boat.
Jesse Hill of Garrard High, Lancaster Kentucky, normally has pillows when he lays down on the boat.
Honoring our national anthem.
Honoring our national anthem.
Hannah Boyet, Lynn High School, Lynn Ala. stands during the “Star-Spangled Banner”.
Hannah Boyet, Lynn High School, Lynn Ala. stands during the “Star-Spangled Banner”.
Spencer Guthrie says, “ 9 sandwiches means I’ll catch a 9 pounder..”. 
-Mount Bethel Christian Academy, Marietta, GA.
Spencer Guthrie says, “ 9 sandwiches means I’ll catch a 9 pounder..”.
-Mount Bethel Christian Academy, Marietta, GA.
Della and Dara Hand, Vinemont High School, Cullman Alabama, are looking for the big bite today.
Della and Dara Hand, Vinemont High School, Cullman Alabama, are looking for the big bite today.
Ethan Carr and Brady Huddleston may have found a few fish in practice. They are from Livingston Academy, Livingston Tenn.
Ethan Carr and Brady Huddleston may have found a few fish in practice. They are from Livingston Academy, Livingston Tenn.
There is no fan like a momma. We love you, Mom!
There is no fan like a momma. We love you, Mom!
Sam Bennet, Athens High School, Athens, Ala. ties on his trusty Carolina Rig.
Sam Bennet, Athens High School, Athens, Ala. ties on his trusty Carolina Rig.
Brayden Stotler, Bloomington South High School, Bloomington, Indiana reties his confidence bait.
Brayden Stotler, Bloomington South High School, Bloomington, Indiana reties his confidence bait.
“Did y’all catch any fish in practice?”, He asks to the boat next door. (Hayden McCarty, Corner High School, Corner Ala.)
“Did y’all catch any fish in practice?”, He asks to the boat next door. (Hayden McCarty, Corner High School, Corner Ala.)
Doing some last minute tweaking before they blast off.
Doing some last minute tweaking before they blast off.
Eager anglers are ready to go find hungry fish.
Eager anglers are ready to go find hungry fish.
Fishermen talking about practice with neighboring boats
Fishermen talking about practice with neighboring boats
Hudson Choquette, Asher Peters and Captain, Mark Choquette sit on the dock talking pre-game while no one is around. (Headland High, Headland, Ala.)
Hudson Choquette, Asher Peters and Captain, Mark Choquette sit on the dock talking pre-game while no one is around. (Headland High, Headland, Ala.)
Smile like you just caught a 7 pounder…” - Hudson Choquette, Headland High School, Headland, Ala.
Smile like you just caught a 7 pounder…” – Hudson Choquette, Headland High School, Headland, Ala.
Some guys work smarter, not harder… 
Jake Nekvinda and a sleeping Devon Devorak, Eastern Iowa Bass, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Some guys work smarter, not harder…
Jake Nekvinda and a sleeping Devon Devorak, Eastern Iowa Bass, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Cal Lane, Guntersville Ala, has his fish-catching pokerface on.
Cal Lane, Guntersville Ala, has his fish-catching pokerface on.
Copeland Rosser and Cade Holcomb, somewhat local anglers of Helena High School, Helena Ala, said,”This lake changes every day. It should be interesting.”
Copeland Rosser and Cade Holcomb, somewhat local anglers of Helena High School, Helena Ala, said,”This lake changes every day. It should be interesting.”
Off to the races!
Off to the races!