Wind and waves

An unexpected day off for the Northern Open #3 leads photographer James Overstreet around Sandusky, Ohio.

Strong north winds begin to blow overnight into the morning; Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 is postponed until Sat.
Strong north winds begin to blow overnight into the morning; Day Two of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 is postponed until Sat.
There was a daybreak forecast of north winds of 15-25 MPH and wave heights 5-7 feet on Lake Erie.
There was a daybreak forecast of north winds of 15-25 MPH and wave heights 5-7 feet on Lake Erie.
Geese found a place to lay low in calmer water.
Geese found a place to lay low in calmer water.
Local anglers say a north wind on Erie can be hard on people and boats.
Local anglers say a north wind on Erie can be hard on people and boats.
Wind and waves crash a seawall along Lake Erie’s south shoreline.
Wind and waves crash a seawall along Lake Erie’s south shoreline.
Waves crash into the rocks.
Waves crash into the rocks.
With today’s cancellation, there will be no roller coaster type boat rides for anglers on Day Two.
With today’s cancellation, there will be no roller coaster type boat rides for anglers on Day Two.
The wind howls across Lighthouse Point.
The wind howls across Lighthouse Point.
Today is a day you need a bigger boat, similar to the Jet Express III.
Today is a day you need a bigger boat, similar to the Jet Express III.
Nobody wanted to sit at the dock on the bay this morning.
Nobody wanted to sit at the dock on the bay this morning.
The jagged edges on the horizon indicate big waves on Lake Erie.
The jagged edges on the horizon indicate big waves on Lake Erie.
The weigh in site was beaten a bit from overnight winds.
The weigh in site was beaten a bit from overnight winds.
B.A.S.S. staff member Tony Quick was working to batten down the hatches and get the venue ready for Saturday.
B.A.S.S. staff member Tony Quick was working to batten down the hatches and get the venue ready for Saturday.
The Information Board took a hit.
The Information Board took a hit.
The entire field of anglers will fish on Saturday to decide a champion.
The entire field of anglers will fish on Saturday to decide a champion.
Waves along the seawall at Battery Park in Sandusky, OH.
Waves along the seawall at Battery Park in Sandusky, OH.
White caps were trying to develop on the walkway.
White caps were trying to develop on the walkway.
Safe harbor is a good place to have your boat today.
Safe harbor is a good place to have your boat today.
Windmills and flag poles were getting a workout.
Windmills and flag poles were getting a workout.
With the day off, a perch sandwich is a good idea for lunch.
With the day off, a perch sandwich is a good idea for lunch.
The New Sandusky Fish Company is reputed to have the best perch sandwich in town.
The New Sandusky Fish Company is reputed to have the best perch sandwich in town.
The perch used to make their sandwiches is as fresh as it gets.
The perch used to make their sandwiches is as fresh as it gets.
The end result!
The end result!