Everything You Need to Know About the Cup
Get the details on the biggest event of the year on Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, Ark.
The Forrest Wood Cup is FLW’s biggest event of the year, and there’s a big show coming to town for three days of fishing and fun in Hot Springs, Ark., and on beautiful Lake Ouachita.
There is something to do for everyone at the Cup. For kids, it’s a good last hurrah before heading back to school. For adults, it’s a great place to stock up on fishing tackle or meet a favorite fishing pro.
If you’re coming, we don’t want you to miss out on any of the great opportunities, so here’s a guide to everything happening at the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup.
When
Aug. 10-12, 2018
Where
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Fishing
Takeoff
Brady Mountain Resort & Marina, Corp of Engineers Launch Facility
Day 1 & 2 & 3 – 7:00 a.m.
FLW Live Coverage
Day 1 & 2 & 3 – 6:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Expo
Hot Springs Convention Center
Day 1 & 2 & 3 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weigh-in
Bank OZK Arena
Day 1 & 2 & 3 – 5:00 p.m.
Free Concert
Day 3 – 4:00 p.m.
The Tournament
The Forrest Wood Cup features 56 anglers who qualified from throughout FLW’s tournament ranks. It’s a no-entry-fee, pro-only event. The entire field will fish on Friday and Saturday. Only the top 10 fish on Sunday. The winner is the pro with the heaviest three-day cumulative weight.
2018 Forrest Wood Cup Qualifiers
The Expo
The Giveaways
Event Map