Photo: BassFan
Anthony Gagliardi (right) had to share his first spot with a local angler.
By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
There was no doubt plenty of excitement and anticipation at the dock this morning as day 4 of the Forrest Wood Cup got under way.
There was a good bit of uncertainty as well in terms of who exactly was going to win the event. The Top 5 was separated by just about 2 1/2 pounds and it's foolish to completely rule out someone in the bottom half of the Top 10 making a run at the Cup with how skittish the bite has been all week.
The morning bite wasn't as strong as it was Saturday, likely because there was no cloud cover.
Have a look at our photo gallery of day 4 below.
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Fourth Down
The dock was buzzing with anticipation prior to day 4 takeoff today. (Photo: BassFan)
Shiny Start
Later today, this trophy will take center stage at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. (Photo: BassFan)
Almost Go Time
Pros wait for the blast off process to get started. (Photo: BassFan)
On The Water
A good crowd was on hand at Dreher Island State Park for the day 4 blast off. (Photo: BassFan)
And We're Off
An FLW support boat races down Lake Murray shortly after the leaders left the dock. (Photo: BassFan)
Care To Share
When Anthony Gagliardi arrived at his first spot, a local angler was already there fishing it. (Photo: BassFan)
Standing His Ground
The local angler was casting a soft jerkbait, just like Gagliardi and wasn't willing to cede the area to Gagliardi, who left the dock in 3rd place. (Photo: BassFan)
The Waiting Game
At times, Gagliardi would reel up and then watch for fish breaking the surface before casting to that area. (Photo: BassFan)
Aerial Show
Gagliardi had a watchful eye looking down on him early this morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Got One
Gagliardi leans into a hook set and starts bringing the fish back to the boat. (Photo: BassFan)
Won't Measure Up
Gagliardi had to throw it back as it did not meet the 14-inch lengt requirement. (Photo: BassFan)
Search Mode
Bryan Thrift makes a cast around a dock this morning as he hunts for his first keeper. (Photo: BassFan)
Plenty of Targets
The creek Thrift was fishing has a mix of bank grass, docks and wood along shore. (Photo: BassFan)
Quick Fix
Thrify stops to adjust his bait. (Photo: BassFan)
Finally
A short while later, Thrift hooks his first keeper, a solid 2 1/2-pounder. (Photo: BassFan)
Showing Off
Thrift shows off his first keeper to the crowd of 15 boats that was watching him. (Photo: BassFan)
Break Time
Day-3 leader Brent Erhler had to take some time to retie a dropshot rig after breaking off in a brush pile. (Photo: BassFan)
Group Shot
Ehrler takes a moment to survey the group of boats watching him work along Dreher Island. (Photo: BassFan)
Finesse Finish?
Ehrler spent about 45 minutes dropshotting a small area around the corner from the takeoff site. Without a bite, he moved to a cluster of boat docks nearby. (Photo: BassFan)
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2014 Forrest Wood Cup – Day 4
