2013 Alabama North Schedule
Date                Lake                    Ramp                            Time
Jan. 26             Smith                 Duncan Bridge                  7-3
Feb. 9              Guntersville        Browns Creek West        7-3
Mar. 2              Wheeler            Joe Wheeler St. Park      SL-3
Mar. 30            Wilson               Safety Harbor                SL-3
Apr. 20            Wheeler             Ditto Landing                 SL-3
May 11            Pickwick             McFarland Park            SL-3
June 1              Guntersville         Browns Creek West      SL-3
July 13             Wilson                 Saftey Harbor                SL-3
Aug. 10          Wheeler                 Ingall's Harbor               SL-3
Sept. 7          Guntersville            Mink Creek                   SL-3
Oct. 5,6         Pickwick                 McFarland Park            SL-3
*Qualify to fish the 2014 NBT Nationals
at Neely-Henry Lake, Gadsden, Alabama

AL North Weather

About NBT:

- Fish with a junior or fish by yourself. Boat use is guaranteed. Fish with a junior or fish by yourself. Boat use is guaranteed.

- Small boats are welcome. (see rules for details at nbtbass.com)

- Non-boaters welcome.  Family members fish together

- Juniors fish with adult mentor

- Pre-tournament meeting at the ramp, no late fees or 
  pre-registration

- Proof of insurance required $100,000 liability

- Junior division for anglers 17 and under, fish with adult that
   brings them.

- No Junior draw

- Two-day District Championship

- National Championship fished the following June.  

- Total pay out is 88% of all money paid in. At each tournament
   end, 76% of the fees will be paid at the ramp; the other 12% 
   will be paid at the Annual Championship.

- Members can fish in any NBT tournament in the country and 
  their points will count in their home district.
- National standings will be determined by top 4 qualifier
  finishes as well as one District Championship result.

- Alabama North District Angler of the Year will be based on 
  Top 6 qualifier finishes and District Championship in the
  District only.  All winners and the Top 5 in points will be 
  recognized at the season ending banquet.

 TIP OF THE MONTH

Taking Care of Yourself !

We have had alot of talk before in our meetings about fish care and equiptment care, and those are real important.  But, I also want to remind you to take care of yourself as well.  With summer coming (hopefully)  we need to be aware of taking care of ourselves on the water.  Here are a few things to remember to help during the hot temps and bright sunshine.

Wear clothing that will help you keep cooler than normal.  I like to use the new performance type light weight shirts and shorts.  Some companies like Columbia are making these with a sunscreen rating.  I also will wear long sleeve shirts in the heat to protect my arms from the sun. ALWAYS use sunscreen on your face, neck, ears and the backs of your hands.  If your like me and wear flip flops alot. Dont forget the feet too.

Nutrition is something often over looked in fishing tournaments.  Make sure you eat breakfast before hitting the water. Also it is important to take the time to eat while on the water.  This not only keeps you mentally in the game but will help fight dehydration. Eat small amounts at a time. And over eveything else drinks lots of WATER.  On a normal summer day I will take a couple protein bars, a turkey sandwich, and drink six to eight bottles of water during the day.

I too need to follow my advice sometimes but I try to cover these everytime.  Hope at least this is a reminder to all.  Good fishing see ya on the water !

  If you have any suggestions or topics to cover please send a message on the contact information to the right !