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Deadline for returning teams and invites : April 1st, 2007

First I want to say thanks to all the teams that participated last year.  Great job guys.  I want to go over a few things for next year.

The league will be going to a invite only for new teams first, then go to a first-come first-serve basis for any new teams that want to participate.  So this means that current teams that participated in 2006 will be given first opportunity to join.  Teams that have participated can "INVITE" any new teams to the league to fill open spots.  Just send me an email or call me with info on how to contact a prospective new team.  After the deadline for returning and invite teams, then I will start taking open registration for teams.

Here is the sign up form for 2007

I want to go over possible changes for next years DABL...2007 season.  These are not set in stone yet, but possible and most likely to happen.

• Up the number of nights to 10-12 nights.
• Have at least 2 throw nights.  A teams's 2 lowest scores will not be counted towards the end of year totals.  So if there is only 10 nights, only the top 8 scores for a team will be totaled.
  
• Extend the tourney time 3.5 hours (was 3 hours).
• Starting and end times will changes.  First 2 nights and last 2 nights will be from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.  The rest of the nights will be 5:30pm to 9:00pm.  This follows the MMTS monday night league.
• Go to a point standing system for end of year standings.  This will be like how MMTS does it.  You can view how it works HERE (under section 26) or call me at 218-590-1712.  This system favors consistency versus having big nights.  Weight will still determine nightly winners.
  
• There will be a "wild card" night.  The wild card will be the lake that we fish.  This will be determined by drawing @ 6pm on the Wednesday before the scheduled night.  Will be a lake within an hour of Duluth.
  
• Artificial Only (all nights)...This one is still up in the air.

Ok, here is the very latest on the schedule and important rule changes for 2007

1. 5 Fish Limit - ONLY Bass allowed in livewells.  To keep our fish as healthy as possible for release.
2. Mandatory livewell operational checks each nights.  Verified working by another league team prior to fishing the event. 
3. Mandatory wearing of life jackets while on plane. 
4. Entry Fees: 
   1. Full DABL Season - 9 nights with 2 throws - $50/team.
   2. One night - $10/team.
5. No Live Bait
6. Time has been extended by 30 min to 3.5 hours per night.

Any questions call our 2007 DABL President, Al Ansell at 218-390-5676.  Or post your thoughts on the forums in the Duluth Area Bass League area.  

2007 DABL Schedule
(9 nights - 2 throws)
Click here for Maps and DNR Lake Surveys

2007 Minnesota Bass Opener:  Saturday, May 26, 2007

Dates	Group A	Group B	Groups A & B Together nights
May 24			Island Lake - West, dam landing 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 31			St. Louis River - BOY SCOUT 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 7	Sturgeon Lake 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm	Island Lake - South 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
June 28	Big Lake 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm	Chub Lake 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
July 12	Wildcard - drawn by sponsor 24 hours before..  NO PREFISHING..  Possible locations:  Ely, Minnewawa, Island Lake, St. Louis River, Island Lake (South)/Sturgeon Lake - split, OR  Big Hanging Horn/Oak Lake - split. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
July 26			St. Louis River - Smithville 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Aug 2	Island Lake - South 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm	Sturgeon Lake 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Aug 16	Chub Lake 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Big Lake 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Aug 30			St. Louis River - Boy Scout 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
????	End of Year Party Location TBA

-- Duluth Area Bass League is FULL --

We are no longer taking anymore teams for the 2007 full season entry fee of $50.

Teams still can participate on a nightly basis at $10 a night, but YOU MUST CALL AL ANSELL AT 218-390-5676 BEFORE THE NIGHT YOU WISH TO FISH.  If you show up at the landing without calling, you might not be able to fish, so please call ahead.

If you already sent your registration form and fee, we will send it back to you and put your team on a reserve list just in case a team bows out before the start of the season.

Thanks to all the teams that joined this year, it looks like another exciting year of bass fishing!