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ampa Bay has some of the very best fishing in the state of Florida, which means it is some of the best fishing in the world. What makes Tampa Bay so unique is the many different varieties of both freshwater and saltwater fish to catch, as well as the many different ways to catch them. If you are not a boat person, Tampa offers the world’s longest fishing pier, the Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Here you can catch snook, tarpon, grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, sheepshead, red snapper and pompano. That’s 10 species of highly desirable fish from just one location, without a boat! And if that list alone is not impressive enough, fishing the bridge is convenient, too. You’ll need some specialized gear, but once
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Ron McClelland caught this 24-pound blackfish aboard the Fish Bound out of Ocean City, Md. in April of 2018. Mate Kevin Twilley helps hoist the beast. Photo courtesy of Fish Bound Charters.
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“We were into big blackfish right off the bat,” explained the Queens, N.Y. angler, “and I knew immediately when I set the hook that this was a double-digit white chin. I got three quick turns on the reel and then all I could do was hold the rod high and tight while she dove for the wreck. More than half way to the top, however, she got a second wind and tore 40 feet of line from my drag, which was nearly locked tight. I couldn’t believe the power. That’s when I knew this one was more than special.” When the monstrous bulldog finally hit the deck, Westerfeld was stunned by its size. Back at Sunset Marina in Ocean City, the huge white chin officially tipped the scales at 28 pounds, 8 ounces. That blackfish, still the all tackle world record for the tough-lipped bottom feeders, was decked aboard Capt. Kane Bounds’ six-pack charter boat Fish Bound, a vessel on which Westerfeld has taken several ’teen-sized bulldogs over the years. “I’m convinced there’s even bigger blackfish in Maryland waters,” he said. “A couple of years ago, an experienced SCUBA diver reported seeing two giant blackfish on an offshore reef there—the smaller one he estimated at 30 pounds.” Capt. Kane agrees that bigger fish probably lurk in the 80- to 150-foot depths where he concentrates most of his blackfish efforts. “I think our ’tog have a little longer growing season than up north,” he reasoned. “That makes a difference with a fish that can live more than 30 years. In 2017 alone, we had five that broke the 20-pound mark. Three of those were released.” You’ll want to fish heavy in these waters if giant ’tog are your target. Bounds recommended conventional outfits with smooth drags and 50- to 60-pound test braided lines. He also goes big on hooks, choosing 5/0 and 6/0 sizes over more traditional 3/0 and 4/0 selections. Expect to need 8 to 12 ounces of lead to get to the bottom. Monster blackfish bite right through the winter months, with many of the largest fish decked each year in February, March and April. Westerfeld advised anglers looking for the blackfish of a lifetime to use fluorocarbon leaders no matter which rigs or hooks they choose. “Maryland’s waters are pretty clear in the winter and low visibility fluorocarbon leaders really provide an edge,” he said. “Seaguar’s 60-lb. test Blue Label fluorocarbon leaders have worked well for me. They have great abrasion resistance and impact strength, plus very little stretch—three things you really need with these brutes.” To fish with Capt. Kane on the six-passenger Fish Bound, contact: www. fishboundcharter.com; 443-497-1361. Open boat fans can check out the Morning Star (http://morningstarfishing.com; 410-520-2076).
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hile largemouth bass across much of the country remain hunkered down in a winter pattern, bass in central Florida are running full tilt in all three stages of the spawn. Right now tournament angler and guide Ricky Congero is wearing out big Florida strain largemouths on the eight Kissimmee Chain lakes around Orlando. Whether you’re an angler in need of a road trip or if you’re sitting in an easy chair waiting on your reservoir to get right, Congero’s tactics might help steer you to the largemouth of a lifetime. Starting in November and December, Kissimmee largemouths begin staging up in prespawn behaviors. The first big waves of fish hit the flats toward the end of January. They’ll move in and out with the passage of cold fronts, but from January into early March there will be fish in all stages of the spawn. The key to locating them among miles of thick vegetation is to find hard-bottomed shallow flats. “You can pattern them year-round based on the spawning flats,” Congero said. “During prespawn, they’ll be staged in the first grass maybe
100 yards off those flats. Postspawn, they’ll move out into the dense hydrilla and hyacinth.” Congero starts by covering water with moving baits like swim jigs and Chatterbaits in search of bass preparing to move up. When the smaller males arrive on the flats to fan out beds, it’s an indicator that fishing is about to get very good. “If you start catching a bunch of young bucks on the flats, the big females won’t be far behind,” he said. In the tannic waters of the Kissimmee lakes, it’s difficult to spot fish on the bed. Instead of sight fishing, Congero looks for the locations big females prefer. “You always find the bigger females bedded on isolated pads, as opposed to the big clumps of pads,” he said. “They’ll spawn right at the base of the stem.” And while heavy braid and heavy-duty tackle are mainstays for hossing big fish out of thick vegetation, fishing beds requires stealth and finesse. Sizing down to 17- or 20-pound fluorocarbon, Congero likes a short 5- or 6-inch Senko. A staple on the Kissimmee lakes is black with a blue tail. He Texas rigs it with 1-ounce tungsten bullet weight, which is pegged to the head of the worm. This allows him to feel when his bait hits the stalk, at which time he lets it sit on the bottom until the bass picks it up. “Don’t set the hook as soon as you feel her pick it up,” he warned. “She might just have the tail in her mouth and you’ll come back with half a worm. Wait until she’s swimming off with it. Reel up all the slack and give her a second or two before you set it.” For a guided trip, contact Congero at (973) 6998981 or email info@blackcloudfishing.com. Follow him on Instagram @Ricky_Congero.
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For over a decade now Circle Hooks have been the go-to for all fishermen. J hooks still have their place especially for trolling but in my opinion besides for trolling you have no reason to use a J hook.
Circle hooks seem new to most fishermen but, they have been around forever. Archeologists have found old hooks made from animal bone and deer antlers that they say are over 1000 years old and these hooks resemble what we call a circle hook today. Ancient fishermen could not rely on a good hook set like you need with a J hook. Most of their fishing was done with trot lines or hand fishing so they depended on a hook that would hold the fish without a hard pull.
In the world of long lining circle hooks were used well before recreational fishing because these lines are set and left for a period of time. They need a hook that will hold the fish without a hook set. There’s a lot of debate of where they first started recreationally, and I really don’t know other than I can tell you in the late 90s is when they landed at the Jersey Shore. They were sold as the best way to live line a Bunker (Menhaden) for Striped Bass. At first, we all hated them but once you got use to not setting the hook, they were the best thing ever and it’s been that way since. The biggest pro to me is the safety of the fish. 99% of In Line Circle hooks will set in the corner of the mouth without any gut hooks. Now how do you select a circle hook? Base it off the size of not only your targeted species but also your bait. If you’re fishing for Sea Trout using live shrimp you cannot use a thick gauge hook on a shrimp so for delicate baits, choose a smaller gauge hook but keep in mind you will still need a large enough overall hook size. For bottom fishing using chunks you can get away with a thicker gauge hook but again that doesn’t mean using a 12/0 hook for Sea Bass. This brings me to another
point, you can’t rely on manufacturers hook size as they are usually different depending on the manufacturer. For example, Eagle Claw might call a certain hook a 3/0 and Gamakatsu might call the same hook a 4/0. This is mainly because certain manufacturers use overall hook length and others use the distance between the gap. So, don’t tell your deck hand to run to the store and get 4/0 Circle hooks without being more specific. Your drag also plays a big role in hook size. A larger gauge hook can handle more drag so if you’re drifting bigger baits for Kings or throwing a live bait to a Cobia a thicker gauge will be a better option as you will have heavier drag set. Thinner gauge hooks have the advantage of easier penetration and easier hook removal so although they are larger species, I prefer to use a thinner gauge on fish I know I’m releasing like Sharks or Tarpon. If your drag is set properly you will have no problem getting a good set on a large species.
So, before you go and just grab a pack of hooks that look good remember a little more thought goes into hook selection. Even if you haven’t caught the species you’re targeting before, you can easily look them up, look at their mouth and jaw and see how big of a hook can fit. Also decide what bait you’re using remember big hardy live baits like blue runners or bluefish can handle a thick gauge where delicate baits like Shrimp or mud minnow will be killed by a large gauge. If you’re still set on J hooks first remember that almost all offshore bottom fishing requires the use of circle hooks and if that’s not enough circle hooks very rarely gut hook and injure a fish so especially when fishing for species like Bull Reds and Sharks, there’s no reason to use J hooks.
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ith the winter upon us the days get a little colder, and most anglers are enjoying the warmth and coziness of their living rooms. Easy to do with a freezer full of fish following an incredibly hot fall bite! Although the winter can present a few challenges, don’t put those rods away yet. If you know where to look, both inshore and offshore are still producing tight lines. If you’re an offshore person you are all too familiar with ice on the deck when you’re leaving the dock at 5am this time of year. If you haven’t been on a Gulfstream trip in the winter, there is a first time for everything. Who knows, you may be surprised at what you see out there. Most people target wahoo and tuna because that is mainly what’s out there. Typically, the larger wahoo run this time
of year. They are usually less in numbers but larger. A key factor in finding the fish is finding the water. By this I mean find the temperature and the “life”. In the warmer months the water temperature allows the pelagic species to venture well inside of the break. This creates a vast area to cover to find fish, hence tougher fishing. In the winter the nearshore waters become cold again revealing the true temperature rips of the Gulfstream. These thermal rips are where the fish will be. 70-78 degrees F is what you’re looking for. Once you’ve located it, look for the “life.” This just means look for signs of bait, birds working, fish breaking water, turtles, concentrations of debris in the water and grass lines. These can lead to “Fish On!” The most popular bait of choice is trolling ballyhoo at 5-7 kts.
Another increasing popular method for catching winter wahoo is high speed trolling. In this method you are pulling larger, heaver baits from 10-15 kts. Both methods produce fish so it’s best to take all your gear because you never know which one will work. If you can’t make it out to blue water, don’t worry, there is plenty to keep you busy inshore. This time of year, the bait leaves the inlets because the water gets too cold. It’s a perfect time to break out the artificials and get a little practice in. The trout are still around as well as sheepshead, black drum and an occasional black fish or tautog. In the winter the water becomes much clearer due to less bacteria. This will force you to fine tune your skills because the fish become much more selective with excellent visibility. I’ve always been told by the “ole timers”, “slower is better”. Weather you are working grubs on jig heads or slow trolling hard lures the slower you work them the better. Great places to target inshore can be further back in
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Inshore the Sea Trout bite is still doing well. Look for this to continue unless we see another freeze. Using Gulp Shrimp, Vudu Shrimp and Live Shrimp are your best options. Offshore the bottom fishing is good as always. Snapper are further off in warmer waters but your larger Seabass have pushed in closer and keeper fish are being caught as close as 5-7miles. Using any type of cut bait is the best option while bottom fishing. Wahoo season is in full swing and we are hearing reports of larger fish being caught. Look for this to continue through winter.
Using live shrimp is your best bet to catch Sea Trout, but they are also hitting Gulp Shrimp on a Jig Head. Good reports of Sheepshead being caught along the docks and Jetties. Using shellfish like clams, oysters and mussels are great options for sheepshead along with barnacles and fiddler crabs. Offshore the Wahoo bite is in full swing along with Blackfin Tuna. Larger Seabass are being caught closer to shore. We have received reports of keepers even being caught at Paradise Reef but for a real chance at a keeper you’re better pushing off 7-10 Miles.
Some local piers close for the winter so check before you show up, but Apache and Cherry Grove are giving reports of Whiting and small black drum being caught using dead shrimp or squid. Surf fishing is slow but for the best chance at a catch look for structure. Off the point at Pawleys Island the rock piles coming off the beach will hold small drum and Whiting this time of year, as well as The Groin Walls/Sea Walls along Garden City.
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n January/February here in the Lowcountry, we reach the lowest temperatures of the New Year. This also includes our water temperatures, and with cold water temperatures, brings clearer water and slower moving fish. Most of us inshore anglers fishing in the South look forward to targeting Winter Spotted Seatrout, also known as Speckled Trout or Specks, and when doing so, we primarily use artificials. One of the main artificials is Shrimp. There are a few companies with artificial Shrimp designs that have become popular with different colored Shrimp. Companies such as D.O.A., Betts, also known as Billy Bay, LiveTarget and Vudu are amongst the most common. So, how would we target Winter Trout and what techniques would we use incorporating the artificial Shrimp? To target the Trout, you will have to watch your incoming and outgoing tides. Prime tides in most locations would be two hours after low or two hours after high. This allows the Trout in positive locations to position themselves in deeper holes just outside of tributaries and smaller creeks attached to larger rivers. The Trout let the current from the moving tides do most of the work while their waiting for their
next meal. The tides will push crustaceans, like Shrimp, including small fish with the tide. They tend to move in and out of the smaller creeks with these tides and the Trout are quite aware of this. You can fish a lot of these locations off kayaks, from smaller boats and some locations you may even have access by foot. Your objective will be to place artificial Shrimp in the vicinity of these Trout that are now moving slower and sitting deeper than most other months. So, what techniques can we use to aid us in this endeavor? Free flipping artificial Shrimp directly tied to your rod is one method you can use. Of course, artificial Shrimp come in different weights, usually ¼ ounce or ½ ounce. The ½ ounce would be recommended so that the Shrimp can sink faster. Take the Shrimp and cast out past the hole you are targeting, then allow the Shrimp to sink while slowly bringing in your slack. Once the Shrimp has reached the bottom, slowly move the Shrimp along the bottom with a couple of small, quick twitches every now and then just to catch a lurking Trout’s attention. The Trout will usually pick up the Shrimp
while it’s flowing with the current. If you find that the current still seems too strong to reach your desired depth, you can incorporate another technique by using a ½ ounce trolling weight, tie your fight line to the trolling weight, then tie approximately 24 inches of 20-pound test fluorocarbon leader line to the other end of the trolling weight, then tie on your desired Shrimp. This will allow you to cast out further and sink faster, pulling your Shrimp behind the weight like a dog on a leash. This method works quite effectively. I personally have landed many Trout using this technique in faster water conditions and fishing deeper holes. The last technique I would recommend would be a popping cork technique. Of course, the amount of leader line attached to the underside of the cork would depend on the depth you are trying to fish from the surface of the water, which would be where the cork will sit and how deep the Shrimp will be from that cork. This technique is usually used when you are fishing a ledge just before a drop off or deeper hole in the water where Trout, especially juveniles, will be watching for food coming over the edge in the current. The technique is also used in the Summer for fishing in shallow water or over structure, like Oyster beds, etc. Cast the popping cork with Shrimp to the shallow side and allow the current to move towards the drop off with the cork, reeling in your slack and your fight line as the cork approaches. The
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Trout will usually attack the artificial Shrimp within a 10-foot radius of the drop off, so watch your cork carefully and be ready to set a hook. If you’re fishing with the current moving away from you, then you will have to feed line to the cork, allowing it to move away to its destination. You will do this by opening your bail or pushing your cast button on your bait caster to allow the current to take the line it needs to keep the cork and the Shrimp flowing naturally with the current. Fishing for Winter Trout can be a cold, long, hard day, but if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, you may find it to be quite worthwhile. After all, this time of year is when some of us anglers find our Spotted Seatrout well within the range of 3 to 7 pounds, which makes one nice selfie or photo and a memory that may last a lifetime. I hope this helps everyone out there who is trying to target some Winter Trout. Until next time, good luck out there and have fun fishing! To view some fishing adventures, go to my YouTube Channel Fishing With Jiggin Jerry or www.jigginjerry.net.
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BY TODD METZ
OF FIN OR FEATHER hope the new year is treating you well. By now most or you are setting around thinking about warm weather and tinkering with kayak modifications. Some of you are watching those bowl games and sipping on your favorite beverage. Well, if this is you then you are missing some of the best times on the water. This is the time of year where you can double up on two great activities out of your yak…choose to chase feathers or fins or BOTH. The sound of the alarm went off around 330 am and shattered the silence of my slumber. I hit the snooze only to have that alarm go off again. This time it was a thump to the ribs by my wife that sent me out of bed. I stumbled to the kitchen for coffee and my provisions for a long day on the water. I have waited a whole year for this day. The day where I could shoot ducks in the morning and chase trout and reds in the afternoon. The tides were going to be perfect. I had to get moving! I needed to get to my predetermined spot. It was the last day of duck season and I know with
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this tide I could get to where others couldn’t. I grabbed my gun and headed for the door. Awaiting me in the driveway was my truck already hitched to the kayak trailer. One last walk around for safety and gear check and I was off. As I headed toward my destination, I couldn’t help getting an adrenalin rush thinking about ducks landing in my decoys or the tug of a keeper trout on my line. As I turned toward the boat ramp, I could see other boats all decked out in their camouflage coverings, big motors and of course their dogs. As I drove pass toward the kayak ramp, I couldn’t help to think, your big boats will never get to where I am going. I unloaded my kayak, stashed my fishing gear and provisions in the hull and placed the decoys in the back. With my gun in the converted rod holder, I eased into the water. I paddled across the channel and into the tidal creek. I slowly made my way pass the other boats like a stealth fighter going to battle. I pad-
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the darkness of the salt marsh as I heard their motors break the night silence. An hour later as I paddled back into the channel over a mile or so from the ramp, I could see other hunters tossing decoys into small openings along the channel. That was it. They could go no farther. I continued deeper into the marsh. Finally, I reached my little pothole in the marsh. I hastily scattered a few decoys as a soft orange glow broke over the horizon. Shooting time arrived with a barrage of gun fire farther up the marsh. I could see and hear ducks flying overhead. I could also hear fish crashing the surface. They were chasing what was left of any baitfish in the marsh. Suddenly without a peep, a flock of ducks descended on my pothole. A few minutes later, I had a nice hen and drake mallard. As soon as I retrieved it, another flock was locked and coming in. Minutes later, I put my hands on two male buffleheads. And then, just like that, it was over. The ducks were gone. Now was the time to put away the gun and get out the rods. The tide was dropping. The fish were on the move. I quickly paddled to the mouth of two creeks that fed the main channel. I found a nice deep
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hole that was stacked with fish. Over the next hour, throwing my z-man plastics, I managed to land 6 over the slot reds with the largest being 32 inches. I also caught a few legal seatrout. The bite was hot for about 2 hours and then it too was over. The tide had moved out and the fish went into lock down. All was good though. I laid my ducks and fish across the bow of my yak like trophies and slowly paddled back to the ramp. As I went by, another hunter asked if I did any good. “Yes sir,” I said. “Surf and Turf for me tonight,” as I held up the largest trout and the drake mallard. As kayak fishermen, we have the ability to go where others only dream about going. So, as winter sets in, if you are creative and willing to try, you can still enjoy a great day in the field and on the water, or should I say…. The Marsh. Always have fun and until next time, keep those paddles, pedals, or motors wet and fish on!!
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ast September, my first-mate Vicki and I took off on a whirlwind vacation to explore the waters of Italy. We started in Venice, where other than the shoe leather express, the only way to get around is by boat. To my knowledge, Venice is the only place on earth where unique modes of water transportation play out in day-to-day living. The Adriatic Sea plays host to yachts, cruisers, pleasure and fishing boats. The Riva de Biasio (The Grand Canal), Venice’s main thoroughfare, is busy with all types boats, like taxis, police, garbage, ambulances and construction cranes, which all share the canal in relative peace. Fishermen line the canals with long poles, catching what look like small baitfish for dinner. Tuscany, in central Italy, was our second stop, where we hired fly fishing guide, Gianlucca Orselli, of Florence. Gianlucca was one of four terrific guides from a local fly shop in Florence. He grew up fishing the Arno River, which runs through the middle of Florence,
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onsider this an important decision. Other than deciding whether or not to use one, a surprising number of anglers seldom give leaders much thought. As long as there is some type of buffer against the deadly dentures of some species or the abrasive hide of others, fishermen tend to be satisfied. Their attention shifts to other aspects of the sport. Choosing the right material and proper construction for an effective leader are some of the most overlooked challenges in rigging. The ultimate, of course, centers on fishing a light line without a leader. That seldom is possible on the saltwater scene. Experience will prove to you that the fish you hook has teeth, abrasive skin, or the bottom is rugged. Any of these factors will end the battle almost before it starts. The general rule is that the heavier the leader material, the fewer strikes you will get. The solution demands a compromise. You want the strongest leader possible without sacrificing too many strikes. Monofilament leader invariably produces more strikes than single strand wire or nylon coated wire. Sometimes you have to use wire or every fish of a given species will cut you off. When you do use wire, rely on the shortest length that will produce favorable results. For offshore trolling, a short length of wire makes it easier to rig a bait. Some anglers even insist that a skipping offering being trolled works better if there is a short length of wire in front of it. The length of the leader is equally significant. From
MARK SOSIN a protective standpoint, if the species you seek has an abrasive body, the leader should be longer than the average fish you might catch. Then, when the fish is moving away from you and the line streams over its back, you have the protective advantage of a leader. This part of the leader does not have to be as heavy as the short length around its mouth and gills, but it should be stronger than the line. Fly fishermen become aware of a leader’s importance very quickly. In that type of fishing, the leader helps to turn over the fly properly so it lands on the water delicately. In very clear and shallow water, a longer leader enables the caster to enjoy a more delicate presentation where the fly line lands farther from the fish. This is particularly important on the saltwater flats for a variety of species including bonefish, permit, tarpon and redfish. Fly leaders take many basic forms, but the most important thing to remember is that each succeeding section should be shorter than the one before. The majority of tournaments and all recordkeeping organizations establish specific leader requirements. It makes sense to study them before you decide to compete or fish for a record. Leaders are a critical part of rigging each outfit you use. Cutting corners or ignoring details can be a serious mistake. If you lose a trophy fish because of a faulty leader, you’ll have a hard time forgiving yourself.
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he International Game Fish Association (IGFA) keeps the most extensive list of fishing records in the world. With categories for all types of tackle and species, some records are more impactful than others. This potential all-tackle length world record for cutthroat trout is without a doubt an impressive fish. Adam Garcia caught and released this giant cutthroat on Nov. 11, 2018 while fishing Nevada’s Pyramid Lake. The fish measured 85 centimeters in length, or more than 33 inches. Once the paperwork clears, the fish could dethrone the old 81-centimeter length record. Garcia is no newcomer to the record books. According to IGFA records, he holds four line-class world records for weight, all cutthroats caught from Pyramid Lake in 2016 and 2017. Some of those were actually longer than his Nov. 11 fish. The biggest one, which holds the 16-lb. line class record, weighed 24 pounds. Pyramid Lake is a large and natural desert lake near the California border northeast of Reno. It is the world hotspot for giant cutthroat trout, where anglers can wade from shore and cast jigs for record-class fish. Every single one of IGFA’s line class cutthroat records were caught from Pyramid, as well as the all tackle world record, which was caught back in 1925 by John Skimmerhorn.
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I am often asked when is the best time to plant fruiting plants. My answer is usually the same; the best time is 20 years ago or today. The second best time to plant is during the winter months. Plants are dormant, and can be easily shipped and planted with no stress on the plant because there is not a lot of maintenance once the plant or tree has been planted. Simply dig a good hole, water thoroughly
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