Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum

COLUMBIA, S.C. - When Bryan New left the dock at Dreher Island State Park this morning, he could hardly control his excitement. Before him lay an opportunity, and it was an opportunity he believed he could seize.

After catching 7 pounds, 9 ounces on day one of the 2014 Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Murray, New came into today's competition atop the co-angler leaderboard by more than 2 pounds. All he needed to do was catch a couple of solid fish and he'd have a shot at the win. Three keepers would almost certainly seal the deal. After two consecutive top-five finishes at the Forrest Wood Cup, this was New's best shot at the title.

And he went out and earned it.