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syndicates. Being able to make

cheeky traps to fool the

the most of both types needs methodical planning and

carp as spring arrives and

preparation, and here you’ll find out how to do it.

they are on the move.

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Contents /// February 2014

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Fox Competition Launch

If you are into social media, e.g.

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The Great Crafty Debate This month’s panel of experts

give their opinion on how best to

Facebook, then you need to take a

prepare for the onset of spring, as the

look at this competition in conjunction

trees blossom and life on the lakebed

with the guys at Fox. There are

begins to wake from its slumber.

tackle prizes galore on offer, as well as the chance of a session with Chilly, Tom Maker or Mark Pitchers.

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Crafty Carper Under-21s 2013 BYCAC Champion

Tom Kerr checks in with his

Inbox

monthly blog, while Nash-backed

We’ve got all the latest

Mike Wilson relives his first-ever

news from around the carping world.

campaign as he took on the carp in

James and the lads also show off

his local club water – and won!

their funny images whilst on their travels over the last month.

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Let’s Go Clubbin’ Scott Day

FEATURES

When it comes to club waters, they often hold some true hidden jewels,

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First Trip To France

and nobody knows this better than

Nick Burrage

Scott. He also takes us through

Are you toying with the idea of

the new Fox running rig setup.

venturing across the Channel to take on some French monsters? If so then Nick Burrage gives a few pointers on how he goes about his overseas jaunts.

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In our opinion, there are too many features on solid bags, so Tom

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totally different to any other when

Taska consultant Tom loves bagging

he’s bagging. It WILL add extra

up on the popular commercial day

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ticket waters that are available to everybody, and tells us how best to receive action time and time again.

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The Five-Minute Interrogation

Jane Henthorn

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There aren’t many well-known lady

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In Focus – Fox If you thought the Supa

CARP FOOD

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think again. Its little brother

Here you’ll find the latest

has arrived, under the name of

and greatest products of carp

the Compact Supa Brolly, and here we take a closer look.

anglers out there, but we managed

cuisine that are on the shelves of a

Alan Blair and Oli Davies

to get Jane Henthorn in the hot

tackle shop near you. There’s also

Alan and Oli arrive at their

seat for the Crafty interrogation

an offering from Joe Turnbull as

intended destination after a

this month. Bring it on!

he uses paste to his advantage.

way. Will the French park lake live up to their expectations and give up some of its jewels?

when it comes to shelters, then

Carp Food

Euro Banx Part 2

few angling detours along the

Brolly was the must-have item

CARPERS’ KIT

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Carpers’ Kit We take a look at some of

the best products that are new to the shops, and give you the lowdown on what’s hot and what’s not. Plus the Crafty Team detail their essential items this month.

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In Focus – Scale Turn to page 85 for an

exclusive first look at a range of clothing from German apparel giants, Scale. It’s cool, it’s street, and it’s high-end when it comes to quality.

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In Focus – Vardis Vardis are already known for

their terminal gear, but here we take a look at their range of ready-tied rigs.

If you struggle tying your own then these are definitely well worth a look.

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Mega Deals If you’re up for a bargain then

you’ll definitely want to head over to page 93 to check out our Mega Deals for some of the best offers from the country’s leading retailers.

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ANGLER PROFILE.

Nick Burrage Age 43 Hometown

Bridgnorth Occupation

Angling consultant UK personal best

40lb 8oz Favourite venue

The Mangrove Did you know...

Nick is a huge fan of boilie fishing, and rarely uses anything but, proving that you don’t need to overcomplicate your approach to catch big carp.

My biggest common from a recent trip to French venue Le Queroy, at 44lb 12oz.

First Trip to France If you’re planning a trip to France this year, it’s well worth checking out how Nick Burrage attacked a water he’d never been to before. Le Queroy threw up some of its beasts for him too.

Planning The Trip So, you’ve had some good information about a lake that suits your angling ability. A useful start is information from friends who have fished the water, and also the Internet is full of helpful information. With the lake booked, a trip to France is happening, but when fishing in France, Germany,

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ravelling across the Channel, or under it for that

a successful trip to Le Queroy, which is situated in

or even Italy for that matter, some

matter, has become big business. UK carpers

the southwest region of France, right in the French

important legal documents need to

are looking for bigger and bigger prizes to put in

countryside. Planning a successful excursion is as much

be in place; double-check this days,

their nets, and I’m no different, and I enjoy the whole

a part of the trip as catching the carp, so don’t leave

if not weeks, before you leave on the

experience from start to finish. I’ve just returned from

anything to chance when taking on a foreign adventure!

trip: passport, insurance for cover on European roads (Green Card), accident cover, vehicle log book and driving licence. The most important thing is your passport, but the other items are just as important if you’re stopped by the French police; it could cost you an on-the-spot fine if you’re pulled over on the French motorways. Other items which are needed are two yellow jackets, a safety triangle, and a set of spare bulbs, not forgetting the headlight deflectors, which can be found at the services around the Channel crossing ports on each side of the Channel.

They also sell breathalyser kits, which are no longer the law in France, but well worth having just in case.

Booking the train or ferry is made LEFT The ferry may be a little cheaper,

but it’s the train for me these days.

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First Trip to France Nick Burrage

ABOVE It’s

boilies all the way for me.

BOTTOM A

bait soak will prolong the bait for a long time, as well as giving it an extra boost of attraction.

Bait Bait-wise, everybody has their own opinion on what’s good to use, but no bait is good if it’s not kept properly for the time you’re on the bank. An easy option is shelf life baits, but personally I like to use freezer baits. A mix of the two gives you a backup for later in the week/2-week long session, and some work great together, such as Trigga freezer bait and Trigga shelf life baits. Freezer bait-wise, if the lake doesn’t have an on-site freezer, air-drying the baits while there is a good option, but drying out 15-20 kilos is a little hard to do. I would air-dry at least half the amount at home weeks before I go, and refreeze in marked bags ready for the trip. As a rule, bait sitting on the bank for 4 days is the limit, but air-dried baits can be glugged with a salmon oil or a bait soak to keep them longer than most trips are going to last. Bait can be rehydrated in hemp water, or even just lake water with

TOP Getting over to France

on with how to keep well on the bank.

has never been easier.

ABOVE Don’t forget the paperwork.

Keeping fine on the bank should be

a little GLM; add a squirt of bait flavour and the bait is ready to go. I work out the amount I will be feeding

second nature these days, and the first

the next day and start the process, so then I have nice

easy these days with the Internet; a

thing is don’t drink tap water. Bottled

soft rehydrated baits ready for the carp to feed on.

login number is allocated, which you

water is the best bet, or take your own;

hand over when checking in – simple.

I take 10ltrs of water from home to

baits (12mm or even 10mm) because this is what I

When working out the travel times,

keep me going for the first few days.

use in the UK; the time of year also has some bearing

don’t forget you lose an hour when entering France. The travelling side of any trip is something to consider. I had a long drive down from Shropshire before I even got on the Eurotunnel train, so a B&B at Dover was an easier option the night

A standard first aid kit is a must, containing paracetamol,

“When working out the travel times, don’t forget you lose an hour when entering France”

before; it made the final leg

Rennie, something for an upset stomach, and

If I feel I can get away with it, I always take small

on this decision. If a trip is planned in the spring or autumn, when the water temperatures are a little lower, the nuisance species aren’t as much of a problem, but in the warmer summer months, harder

plasters for small cuts.

baits and larger ones are a must. Just treat it as you

Stings and bites are

would treat roach in the summertime in the UK.

par for the course, so

Hardened hookbaits and a good selection of pop-ups

a suitable bite cream

are good to have; make sure you have some sort of

is needed; taking

approach planned, whether it’s particles or boilies.

no-odour garlic tablets

Try not to take the kitchen sink, bait-wise, because

work well, but you need to

it’s money wasted if not used. As a rule, I never take

start taking them a week or so

anything but boilies with me, but a couple of buckets

of the journey more of a holiday trip

before the trip. This gives them chance

of pellet can be handy if the fishing is hard-going;

down to the lake, which left me with

to get into your system – prevention is

it can always be taken back home if not needed.

plenty of energy to catch some lumps

better than cure every time (I’ve seen

on the very first night of my trip! Euros

mosquitoes spoil a fishing trip before).

Some anglers seem to see France as a place to fill it in! Just because the carp are bigger it doesn’t

– I never seem to take enough, to be

mean they’re daft eating machines. I would always

honest, but Visa cards, etc. are widely

say: “Feed to your bites and let the carp tell you how

accepted around the world, so a backup

much to feed. Once the bait is put in the lake it can be a nightmare to get back out again.” Some

card is well worth having. Put a few

fall into the trap of wanting a big hit off

euros to one side to cover the tolls, and

a big bed of bait, but believe me,

it’s worth saying that even though we all get excited going to the lake, don’t

most of my big hits, at home or

speed between the tolls because you

abroad, come a bite at a time off smaller traps (you can only

are timed from one end to the other.

If you make it to the end too quickly, a fine will be waiting for you! Now the legal side of the trip is covered, I’ll get

ABOVE It’s better to have a first

aid kit and not use it, than to need one and not have it.

catch one carp at a time, can’t you?).

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ANGLER PROFILE.

Dave Lane

Age Younger

than Chilly Hometown

Bury St. Edmunds Occupation

Angling journalist UK personal best

55lb Favourite venue

Any large unknown pits Did you know...

Dave took 3 months out and hitchhiked across Europe.

He only returned home after getting acute food poisoning in Turkey.

MASTERCLASS.

Setting Spring Traps

LEFT 20th March

last year, and one of my last from the estate lake.

Last month Dave Lane was getting ready for spring and he outlined his angling before the greenery appears; he follows that article with details of how he actually goes about attacking the waters in spring, with his tactical little traps to trip up a couple of lumps.

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Setting Spring traps Dave Lane

MAIN PIC 26th March 2012 and

it was as warm as summer.

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s I outlined last month,

Where they choose to feed, and,

around the lake and a reluctance to

time. We were allowed to use boats

spring can be the

consequently, where you decide to

set up stall for the session in one

at the time, and after a few hours of

most changeable and

lay your traps, will be affected.

spot can really be the difference

unseasonably mild weather, I found

unpredictable of seasons, and the

A short spell of warm

between success and failure.

a group of fish milling about just

fishing can be equally uncertain.

sunshine can make

Hopefully, by the time you read this,

all the difference,

the conditions will have stabilised a

particularly on

bit and the weather will generally be

shallow lakes or

on the up, although we aren’t out of

shallow sections

the woods just yet. I remember the

of deeper lakes.

end of the old fishing season in mid-

Areas that are

March being anything from baking

usually associated

hot with barbecues, to freezing cold

with summer feeding

winds and winter skins. Luckily,

can suddenly become

the carp seem less worried about

the place to be. Nothing

what is going on outside their world

seems to be out of the equation

and are more interested in feeding,

during this period of the year and

Dinton Black Swan Lake at the end of

still breaking the surface

regardless, as the season progresses.

now, more than ever, regular trips

March, the end of the season at the

as they cruised past.

“I have lost count of the number of times I have found fish in the most unlikely areas during late March and early April”

I have lost count of

below the surface in very shallow

the number of times

water. Throughout the afternoon

I have found fish in

the group grew in size and their

the most unlikely

behaviour was more akin to what

areas during late

you would expect in high summer.

March and early

They were cruising around with their

April, and almost

dorsal fins scraping the surface and

always, they are ultimately very, very

mouthing at bits of flotsam on the surface. I remember me and my good

catchable if you are

friend Paul Forward sitting out in the

the first to get on them.

evening in just T-shirts as the sun set

I remember when I fished at

over the horizon, and the carp were

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The Great Crafty Carper Debate.

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With thoughts of spring in your mind, what’s the first thing you look at doing in preparation for your spring carp angling?

This month’s experts are: Iain Macmillan, or Ting Tong, as he is also known, is a quality angler who loves nothing more than spending time in a clean bivvy due to his OCD for cleanliness. Rumour has it he carries around a hand-held vacuum cleaner to use in the bivvy.

Ian Chillcott is a firstclass big-fish angler and has amassed a huge list of lumps along the way.

He loves nothing more than fishing boilies all year round and can usually be found in search of good-looking old English carp.

Ian Lewis is a decorator by trade and took up carp angling in his teens, when he honed his skills on the Yateley complex. He is very much a thinking angler who always gives 100 per cent when it comes to effort.

You can find him on YouTube where he does a monthly blog.

Julian Cundiff needs no introduction, and when it comes to having the motivation and attitude to succeed, Jules is the man. No matter how big or small, he just loves catching carp at any opportunity. Whether doing overnighters between work or an hour here and there, the man doesn’t sleep!

Julian Cundiff says:

Adam Garland works long hours and has a young family, so fishing time is limited to overnighters and short day sessions. He catches consistently, often in tricky conditions, and places great importance on fish location; he also loves to fish small spots accurately.

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and although I am no tackle tart I do like to update if the new gear is better. By the time spring comes along I will have fieldtested my

“To be honest, there are four things

new Nash alarms and brolly, and be it line,

that I consider essential, and to

hooks or rig items, I know how to get the

isolate one would give a distorted

best from them. The final part of the jigsaw

perspective of what readers really

is attitude and application. If you haven’t

need to look at. The first and most

fished in winter, starting again in spring takes

obvious is my permit! You can't catch

some adjusting to. By fishing all winter I will

what isn’t in there, and waters make

be in tune with my waters, will be in the

anglers, NOT vice versa. I always

groove for casting and baiting, and hopefully

have at least two waters sorted, visited

Mark Pitchers is an angler who tries many different tactics to get his net wet, no matter what the weather is doing. He’s managed it on many occasions for features for us, whereby a change in his approach and thinking about the situation he’s faced with has brought the desired results.

the gear. Come on, we all love new gear,

There are four equally important essentials for me.

and researched before my spring campaign so I know what I am targeting. Secondly,

“I always have at least two waters sorted, visited and researched before my spring campaign”

one step ahead of the carp and the other anglers.”

BELOW My first fish of

last spring came from getting my prep in early.

it’s my bait for the season and a requirement to have confidence in it; by the time spring comes I want to have caught carp on it, made my cork ball pop-ups, and know how to get the best from it. Having plenty in the freezer means I can concentrate on fishing, not hookbait making. Thirdly it’s

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The Great Debate

Picture courtesy of Chris Price.

Team Crafty Carper

Ian Lewis says:

Gain as much venue knowledge as possible before prime time.

preparation – a high-quality bait that is full of nutritional goodness will help.

Ensure your gear is up to the job, because the last thing you want is

“Assuming you‘ve chosen the venue

tired line past its best, which can

already, I would look at a number

cost you fish. I start by replacing my

of things. Having prior knowledge

main lines, generally with GT Pro in

of the lake’s topography and

12lb for fishing at range and 15lb

features is invaluable because this

for general ‘go anywhere’ fishing.

helps to locate the carp. I mean,

But my favourite, and the line I use

knowing the shallows from the

for most of my angling, is Mirage

deeps, north from south, where the

fluorocarbon in 16lb – it’s totally

sun rises and sets, the make-up

reliable and sinks like a stone. If it looks

of the lakebed, and where pads or

or feels past its best then I swap it.

perhaps weedbeds will be putting in an appearance, can all be key.

Take time to walk the venue and

Spend time at home sorting out the tackle, tying rigs, and preparing bait, which will give you more

have a lead about; making a few

time to concentrate on studying

notes gives you a head start. If you

your quarry. I believe it's all in the

turn up in a swim and already have

preparation; every element that is

a mental picture of what's in front of

ready gives you an extra edge, and

you it cuts out the need to map the

brings you closer to your goals.

swim and risk pushing the fish away

Never ignore the shallows in spring

before you've even positioned a rig.

because the water warms quicker,

Having found an area or feature of

allowing these cold-blooded animals

interest, I sometimes pop the float

to thermoregulate; this increases their

up, and using my camera or phone,

ability to digest food quicker, which

I take a picture square on to use

in turn increases their energy

as a future reference point.

levels. Be prepared to move – in

Once you’ve made an

the past I've found carp to be

analysis of the viable areas,

more nomadic in spring,

start introducing

and they travel around

some bait in

much more after their winter slumber.”

RIGHT Being nomadic in

my approach helped bag this lump of a common.

BELOW If you can find them they’re catchable.

Iain Macmillan says:

I get myself and my kit uber-prepared.

in a certain situation. I make sure I’m stocked up with all the relevant Zig bits; Zigs are still a massively

“I know it may sound very anal, but I

underused tactic in the spring, and

make sure all the relevant kit I’ll be using

being aware of where the fish spend

in the spring is up to the job. I check all

a lot of their time can pay dividends

the eyes on the rods and the reel seat,

once the spring sunshine starts

the reels get a service and are respooled

warming the upper layers. Lastly,

with both mono and fluoro on the spare

I’ll have a couple of Chod boxes full

spools, batteries get changed on the

of Choddies armed and ready to go.

alarms, etc., etc. The theory behind this

These can either be fished naked

is that once I get my teeth into a venue

style or directly on the leadcore, or

come the spring, the last thing I want to be doing is faffing about with any of the above when all my efforts should be focused on catching a few fish.

I suppose it all falls under the preparation

“The natural spring life soon starts to develop under the water and above it, and it’s simply a wonderful time to be outdoors enjoying it all – bring it on”

alternatively as a Stiff/Supple Hinged Rig, so it’s well worth having a decent supply of these little beauties tied up.

I must admit I love the spring;

banner, and any worthwhile preparation

I hate winter and everything that

should benefit you in the long run.

goes with it, so once the days start

On the actual angling side, I make

getting longer, I feel much happier.

sure my freezers are crammed full

The natural spring life soon starts to

of whatever bait I’ll be fishing and

develop under the water and above

prebaiting with. I don’t want to be

it, and it’s simply a wonderful time

running out and having to wait for it

to be outdoors enjoying

to be delivered, which could cost me

it all – bring it on.”

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This year Carpin’ On is in its 13th year; it’s gained a great reputation along the way because it is the show that has always been known as the one organised for carp anglers, by carp anglers.

You’ll see from the testimonials just how good a show Carpin’ On really is. Founded in 2001 by Tim Paisley, Chris Ball and Kevin Clifford, the show offers anglers a great day out, as well as the chance to rub shoulders with your favourite

angling personalities. Not only can you pick up a bargain, you can also learn a thing or two, while having a social with your angling mates.

There will be plenty to keep you entertained throughout your time at the show, whether that’s wandering around to find out what’s new within the world of carp angling, watching and listening to some top-quality entertainment, or taking a seat in front of the main stage while a host of top names make an appearance.

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Jeremy Wade

Live On The Main Stage

AS O SE N E T N V

Saturday 15th March The Interactive Carp Clinic

Why not come along to the Interactive Carp Clinic stand and get involved in some bait-making or rig-tying, whilst having a nosy at what the Crafty Carper team is up to.

On hand to answer your carping questions and tie up his favourite rigs will be none other than Julian Cundiff.

Jules has a wealth of carping experience, and there’s not much he doesn’t know about or can’t assist with. If you just want to drop by for a chat, that’s fine too. Jules will also be signing copies of his book, Short Session Success, so this is your chance to pick one up.

Assisting Jules will be the number one carp-rig guru on the planet, Mike Kavanagh. If you have read Carpworld magazine at some point in the last 20 years, there’s a very good chance you’ll have seen Mike’s regular Rig World column. He is a mine of information when it comes to anything riggy, and his rig demos need to be seen to be believed. We guarantee that Mike will have a solution to any rig-related problem you might have, and he is only too glad to lend a hand and have a chat. Carpworld’s monthly Bait World’

columnist, Joe Turnbull, will be available for all your baiting questions. Joe is very hands-on with his bait preparation, and guarantees to concoct a feast of carpy goodness over the course of the weekend. He’ll point you in the right direction when it comes to stick or spod mixes, alternative hookbaits, or even some weird and wonderful bait-rolling tips. If carp food is your thing and you want to pick the brains of someone who is really in the know, then Joe is most certainly your man.

The Richworth boys will also be in attendance on the stand all weekend, making up all manner of hookbaits that they’ll be giving away for free. Last year, over 500 happy punters left with a pot of Crafty Carper/Richworth popups, and we’re aiming to give away even more at this year’s show.

We’ll be welcoming some special guests, including the likes of Ian Russell, to the Carp Clinic over the course of the weekend. They will cover everything from Zig and surface fishing, smashing up day tickets, to baiting tactics, favourite rigs, and much more, see you there!

EXHIBITORS INCLUDE

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2014 The Carp Show! 15th & 16th March, Five Lakes Resort, Essex

14 GREAT REASONS TO ATTEND

1. Fun, games and chances to win loads of prizes.

2. Bag a bargain from our resident retailers.

9. Take advantage of one-off show specials, everything from magazine subscriptions and book offers to tackle and bait.

3. Get an edge from some of the country’s top carpers at our Interactive Carp Clinic.

10. Rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the carp-angling world, and enjoy the social.

4. The biggest and best line-up of entertainment and anglers ever!

11. See an awe-inspiring talk by River Monsters star Jeremy Wade.

5. Buy your ticket online in advance and bag yourself a free gift from Solar.

12. Enter competitions galore on many of the stands, including holidays, tackle prizes, and much more.

6. First-view product launches from some of the top bait and tackle manufacturers in the game.

13. Free parking , on-site catering and licensed bar.

7. Thousands of pounds of tackle and bait up for grabs in our free-to-enter Carpin’ On mega prize draw.

8. Have the chance to purchase the latest books from the authors themselves, and get them signed.

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14. Test your casting skills and try before you buy at the outdoor casting arenas.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ONLY *£10.00 U-12s GO FREE Saturday 9AM- 4.30PM Sunday 9AM - 4PM *+BOOKING FEE SUPPORT

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