MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Out of an abundance of caution, B.A.S.S. officials postponed Day 2 of the Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake. The full field will fish on Saturday, also the final day of the tournament.
“Angler safety is our priority, so postponing days is never easy,” said Hank Weldon, B.A.S.S. executive director of tournaments.
“The forecast for this area is only supposed to worsen as the day goes along. While we wanted to get the anglers out and fishing, we made the best decision possible.”
The National Weather Service in Little Rock stated that a warm front will lift northward and stall in the forecasted area. Conditions will become very unstable as the temperatures warm into the 80s. All modes of severe weather will be possible, including damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
Casey Scanlon took the Day 1 lead with 18 pounds, 5 ounces. The veteran from Eldon, Mo., buoyed his opening bag with a 5-pound, 9-ounce largemouth. Heading into the final day, Scanlon holds a lead of 1-8 over Doug Chapin.