Clausen, Spokane’s pro-bass angler, in FLW Cup field; angling for $500,000
PRO FISHING -- Professional bass angler Luke Clausen of Spokane is among the 46 qualifiers from 20 states to compete for the $500,000 top prize in the 2013 Forrest Wood Cup, Aug. 15-18 on the Red River at Schreveport, La.
In 2006, Clausen won the $500,000 champion's check in the Bassmasters Classic in central Florida.
Read on for the list of qualifiers.
FIELD:
Name, City, State – Qualifying circuit
Matt Arey, Shelby, N.C. – 2013 FLW Tour
Adrian Avena, Vineland, N.J. – 2013 FLW Tour
Drew Benton, Panama City, Fla. – 2013 FLW Tour
Stetson Blaylock, Benton, Ark. – 2013 FLW Tour
Christopher Brasher, Hallsville, Texas – 2013 FLW Tour
Straight Talk pro Scott Canterbury, Springville, Ala. – 2013 FLW Tour
Rayovac pro Jason Christie, Park Hill, Okla. – 2013 FLW Tour
Paul Clark, Monroe, La. – 2013 College National Championship winner
Chevy pro Luke Clausen, Spokane, Wash. – 2013 FLW Tour
John Cox, Debary, Fla. – 2012 FLW Tour Open
Mark Daniels, Jr., Fairfield, Calif. – 2013 TBF National Champion
Robbie Dodson, Harrison, Ark. – 2013 FLW Tour
Castrol pro David Dudley, Lynchburg, Va. – 2012 FLW Tour Angler of the Year
Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler, Redlands, Calif. – 2013 FLW Tour
David Fritts, Lexington, N.C. – 2013 FLW Tour
Chevy pro Jimmy Houston, Cookson, Okla. – 2013 FLW Tour
Straight Talk pro J.T. Kenney, Palm Bay, Fla. – 2013 FLW Tour
Stacey King, Reeds Spring, Mo. – 2013 FLW Tour
Koby Kreiger, Okeechobee, Fla. – 2012 EverStart Series Champion
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes pro Dave Lefebre, Erie, Pa. – 2012 FLW Tour Open
Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala., – 2013 FLW Tour
Casey Martin, New Market, Ala. – 2013 FLW Tour
Scott Martin, Clewiston, Fla. – 2013 FLW Tour
Bill McDonald, Greenwood, Ind. – 2012 FLW Tour Open
Cody Meyer, Auburn, Calif. – 2013 FLW Tour
Kerry Milner, Bono, Ark. – 2013 BFL All-American winner
Ishama Monroe, Hughson, Calif. – 2013 FLW Tour
Tom Monsoor, La Crosse, Wis. – 2013 FLW Tour
Dan Morehead, Paducah, Ky. – 2013 FLW Tour
Andy Morgan, Dayton, Tenn. – 2013 FLW Tour
Troy Morrow, Eastanollee, Ga. – 2013 FLW Tour
M&M’s pro Jim Moynagh, Carver, Minn. – 2013 FLW Tour
Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn. – 2013 FLW Tour
Chevy pro Larry Nixon, Bee Branch, Ark. – 2012 FLW Tour Open
Jacob Powroznik, Prince George, Va. – 2013 FLW Tour
Walmart pro Mark Rose, West Memphis, Ark. – 2013 FLW Tour
Zell Rowland, Montgomery, Texas – 2013 FLW Tour
3M Scotch Tape and Peltor Brands pro Ray Scheide, Dover, Ark. – 2013 FLW Tour
Spencer Shuffield, Bismarck, Ark. – 2013 FLW Tour
Walmart pro Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn. – 2013 FLW Tour
EverStart pro Randall Tharp, Port St. Joe, Fla. – 2013 FLW Tour
Chevy pro Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C. – 2012 FLW Tour Open
James Watson, Waynesville, Mo. – 2013 FLW Tour
Jacob Wheeler, Indianapolis, Ind. – 2012 Forrest Wood Cup winner
Barry Wilson, Birmingham, Ala. – 2013 FLW Tour
Chevy pro Jay Yelas, Corvallis, Ore. – 2013 FLW Tour