John Cox, a fixture on the FLW Tour and a two-time participant in the Forrest Wood Cup, had (apparently) missed his chance to fish the 2014 FLW Tour. He had not paid his entry fees and the field was set. In stone (apparently).

And then came word this week about the disqualification of two anglers from the upcoming FLW Tour opener on Okeechonbee. One was 2006 FLW Tour Angler of the Year Anthony Gagliardi of South Carolina who now has a steep hill to climb if he hopes to qualify for the Cup which will be held on Lake Murray, near his home.

The other angler was FLW Tour sophomore-to-be, Frank Clark. Clark decided not to fish the Tour at all in the wake of the disqualification. And that opened the door for Cox who was the first guy on the waiting list.

 “I’m in! Thank you God, Billy Taylor, Bill Day, Adam Osteen, John Kremer, FLW staff and all my Facebook friends for getting me in.” said Cox via his Facebook page.

To read the story on FLWOutdoors.com click:  http://www.flwoutdoors.com/fishing-articles/155569/cox-added-to-walmart-flw-tour-field/#.UusHq_ldXxQ