Forecasts of high winds have forced officials to postpone Day 1 of the Bassmaster Southern Open at Cherokee Lake.
"The safety of our anglers, co-anglers and staff is our primary concern," said Chris Bowes, vice president of tournaments. "We have been monitoring the weather closely alongside the local National Weather Service and the forecast is calling for sustained Southwest winds of 15-25 mph and gusts over 30 mph."
The competition will resume Friday morning at 7 a.m. ET and the full field will compete both Friday and Saturday. Anglers will take off from Cherokee TVA Dam Boat Launch and return for weigh-in at 3 p.m.
