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