Looking ahead at Lake Lanier and the upcoming Forrest Wood Cup, FLW Tour Pro, Wesley Strader paused to pass time until pre-fish. Testing the waters of the Ocoee River, Strader struck a record.
Although it is not officially certified and the paperwork is pending, Strader reeled in new record for the state of Tennessee with the 6.43 lb spotted bass on the end of his line.
Stating he had “never come close to catching a state record before”, Strader said, “if I don’t catch a fish at the Forrest Wood Cup, it wouldn’t matter if I get this state record. I’m just really pumped up right now. This made my week.”
Strader joins his fellow Forrest Wood Qualifiers on the Lake at 6:30 am on August 5 for opening ceremonies.
California Qualifiers in contention for the Cup are:
1. Jason Cordiale Orinda, CA
2. Chad Hulbert Gilroy, CA
3. Robert Lee Angels Camp, CA
4. Zack Thompson Orinda, CA
5. Chris Zaldain, San Jose, CA
6. Ishama Monroe Hughson, CA
7. Cody Meyer Grass Valley, CA
8. Mike Reynolds Modesto, CA
9. Rusty Salewske Alpine, CA
10. Cameron Smith Dana Point, CA
11. John Strelic, El Cajon, CA
12. Randy MCabee Jr Bakersfield, CA
13. Justin Kerr Simi Valley, CA
14. Brent Ehrler Redlands, CA
15. Mike Folkestad Orange, CA
16. Kevin Hawk Ramona, CA
For more details on the record catch view the full story by Gary Mortenson.
The event is a week-long, family-friendly festival. For a schedule of activities click here.
If you haven’t already received your message from Jimmy Houston to join him and his buddies Forrest Wood and Hank Parker at the event, you can view Jimmy here.
For a list of the entire pro field click here.
For a list of the qualifying co anglers click here.
For more information visit the Forrest Wood Cup website.
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