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The hardware everyone is chasing this week.
By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
Wednesday was an off day for the 45 pros and 45 co-anglers who qualified for the Forrest Wood Cup at Lake Murray. The anglers went through registration in the afternoon and gathered in Columbia, S.C., at night for pre-tournament banquet and dinner.
There were smiles all around during the low-key gathering in a ballroom at the Hilton Doubletree hotel. That'll all change in a matter of hours.
Meanwhile, the weather was hot and sunny all day and a cool morning is due to greet the anglers Thursday at Dreher Island State Park, which will serve as the host launch facility this week.
Below is a photo gallery from the registration session today.
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Eyes on the Prize
Here's the hardware everyone is chasing this week at Lake Murray. (Photo: BassFan)
Third Time a Charm?
Ramie Colson Jr. is set to make this third Cup appearance this week. (Photo: BassFan)
History in the Making
Will David Dudley be the first man to win two Forrest Wood Cups? He's one of five former winners in the field this week. (Photo: BassFan)
California Dreamin'
Brent Ehrler's another angler with a chance to add a second Cup to his sparkling résumé. (Photo: BassFan)
Arkansas Traveler
Robbie Dodson made the final day at last year's Cup at the Red River. The ace from the Ozarks will get a shot at conquering Lake Murray starting tomorrow. (Photo: BassFan)
Southern Comfort
Tony Davis qualified for this year's Cup by virtue of his Angler of the Year performance in last year's Southeast Rayovac Series. (Photo: BassFan)
Is It His Time?
Bryan Thrift has finished 3rd in the last two Forrest Wood Cups. He'd love to cap off another great year with a another victory and giant payday. (Photo: BassFan)
Great, Scott!
Scott Canterbury is making his fourth straight Cup appearance this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Super Soph
Phil Jarabeck made the Forrest Wood Cup twice as a co-angler. This week, the second-year pro will be fishing from the front of the boat. (Photo: BassFan)
All Smiles
Barry Wilson got his first taste of fishing the Cup last year. (Photo: BassFan)
Make It Reign
Randall Tharp is hoping he doesn't have to hand off the trophy to a new champion this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Something in the Arey
Matt Arey (right) posted his first career Tour win this season. He'd love to cap it off with a Cup victory this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Youth Movement
College champion Austin Felix will get his first taste of major tournament competition this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Could It Be?
Brett Hite is looking for this third win of the year and first Cup triumph this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Fun Factor
Randy Haynes says he didn't have the best practice, but he's going to enjoy himself at Lake Murray. (Photo: BassFan)
Right at Home
Anthony Gagliardi has plenty of history and fishing spots at Lake Murray. He's anxious to see if it all pays off this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Off The Matt
Matt Stefan is one of 10 Tour pros making his Cup debut this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Shady Strader
Wesley Strader is part of a strong Tennessee contingent fishing the Cup this week. (Photo: BassFan)
On Your Marc
Marcus Sykora made it Murray thanks to his win at the BFL All-American. (Photo: BassFan)
My Oh Meyer
Cody Meyer is coming off a dazzling season and will be fishing his sixth Cup this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Going Green
Shad Schenck is back at the Cup after a two-year absence. (Photo: BassFan)
Bearded Wonder
Texan Austin Terry is another Cup rookie this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Tom's Time?
Tom Monsoor has rebounded from a serious health scare earlier this year and is feeling confident entering his sixth career Cup. (Photo: BassFan)
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2014 Forrest Wood Cup – Registration
