Now back to the wind. Looks like wind forecast is calling for SE winds on Saturday. So you will be fine within a few miles of shore and its only up to 12knots so not that bad out further.

I was out May 18 when it was blowing 25 out of the NE along the west side of catawba. Along with a handful of other boats. We caught a few but that is a real blow. SE winds will not negatively affect the fish. Go get them and good luck. I might have a friend in the tourney.
Rickerd