This week's FLW Tour event at Lake Seminole features 165 anglers – five fewer than the number who competed in the circuit's first two tournaments of 2019. An FLW communications official today identified the quintet of anglers who are not competing and the reasons for their absence.
> Glenn Chappelear – disqualified from the Seminole event for a violation of FLW Tour Rule No. 5 (Restricted Access). Will fish the remaining events.
> Robert Pearson – withdrew from the tournament for medical reasons. Will fish the remaining events.
> Jason Christy – withdrew from the tournament for personal reasons. Will fish the remaining events.
> Jay Brainard – withdrew from the tournament for personal reasons. No word on his status for the remainder of the season.
> Billy Shelton – withdrew from the Tour for medical reasons.
