Edition Nº 18 by Paul Watson

Issue Number 18 (Established. 2007)

& EXTREME KAYAK FISHING

March 2012 - Apri 2012

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IGFA Codifies New Release Rules and Recommendations Recreational anglers – whether weekend fishermen, world record hunters, or tournament competitors – are becoming increasingly conscious of the need to conserve the fish they love to pursue. As they call for more and better science to strengthen the health of fisheries the world over, they have also looked for ways to reduce the impact of their hobby on game fish species. In particular, more and more tournaments are adopting an all-release format, necessitating a standard for released catches. Answering this need, the International Game Fish Association has codified a new set of

A. The mate is able to grab the leader B. The swivel hits the rod tip

C. The connection (knot, splice, etc.) between the leader and Release Rules to clarify the mainline/double line/ and support the ideals fly line passes through of ethical recreational the rod tip angling. Leader lengths must conform to current IGFA tackle requirements. Specifically, for line up to and including 10 kg (20 lb) the leader may not exceed 15 feet. In lines over 10 kg (20 lb), the leader may not be in excess of 30 feet. All leader measurements are inclusive of the lure or hook arrangement and are measured to the bend of the last hook. IGFA IGFA will consider a fish tackle requirements for officially released when fly fishing do not stipulate one of the following a maximum overall length for fly leaders. actions is completed: It is IGFA’s hope that establishing a definition for an “official IGFA release” will not only institute a standard by which anglers can compare releases, but also, and more importantly, encourage anglers to continue releasing fish. At its recent annual board meeting in January, the IGFA Board of Trustees approved the following:

However, since IGFA rules do not allow class tippets heavier than 10 kg (20 lb), IGFA will adopt the convention of allowing a maximum fly leader length of 15 feet in keeping in accordance with the regulations for conventional tackle. Fly leader length is inclusive of the fly and will be measured to the bend of the last hook. Shock tippets may not measure more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) in length and class tippets must be a minimum of 15 inches (38.10 cm) in length. This new rule sets a standard for a released catch, and makes release formats more accessible for tournaments – many of which already use IGFA Rules as the basis for their tournament rules. harm to angler or fish • If the hook cannot be removed, the “Anything we can do to promote the leader should be cut as close to hook proper release of fish, especially in as possible a tournament setting, is good,” IGFA • Mates should refrain from manually President Rob Kramer said. “By breaking or “popping” leaders because establishing rules for what constitutes this can cause additional harm to fish, a release, the IGFA hopes to facilitate especially those not hooked in the more fish making it back to the water jaw. alive and in the best possible health.” • Ample time should be taken to revive exhausted fish by gently moving them While adopting this rules change, the forward in the water to get water flowing IGFA Board of Trustees also saw the over the gills. unique and beneficial opportunity to • Knotless, rubber coated nets should create a recommendation for best be used on fish that are netted. practices for safe and ethical release of fish: “Anglers have realized that in order for our sport to thrive, we must each take responsibly • Circle hooks are encouraged when for being good stewards of our resources,” Kramer added. “The IGFA is proud to be fishing with live or dead natural bait • The hook should be removed if taking a progressive part in that effort with these changes and recommendations.”

possible and will not cause additional

AZORES by Kareem Linjawi from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

t all started six years ago I was going to go to the Canary Islands, I looked on Google Earth and saw these islands in the middle of the Atlantic, my research told me that Fayal (an Azorean Island) held most of the world records for Atlantic Blue marlin so I changed my plans and went to the Azores. I did not know anyone there so I convinced my cousin to

come along. My cousin, who had no fishing experience what so ever, only came on the condition that I got the first fish. We had booked five days fishing. First couple of days conditions were rough and we did not get any bites. On the third day I caught a 500lb fish so now it was my cousins turn. On the fourth day we were fishing on the boat Habitat and after nothing all day at five in the afternoon I heard the rigger unclip and saw an absolute monster going mental on the long left, it was an incredible sight and the biggest fish I had ever seen, only problem was it was not my turn. I had to coax and encourage my cousin to take the rod because he did not seem that interested and twenty minutes into the fight

he had had enough but since I understood the importance of the occasion had to convince him to stay in the chair and keep fighting. He lasted four hours of hard fighting before he had to quit so I took the rod, I fought that big girl for another hour before we could get the leader and that is when the fun really started. It seemed like about twenty minutes (probably less) that we had the fish going crazy on the leader and she was still very fresh incredibly. That fish was HUGE. Easily 1000lb+ but we called it 980

and released it. I could not believe that I had finally got my grander but could not claim itâ&#x20AC;Ś.. I have been back every year since but this time I go alone and rent the boat alone so no one will steal my grander again. I have probably lost three granders since then. Last year I went twice, I took fifteen days in early July (also entered the 4th of July World Cup) and then went back in late Aug and took ten days.

We caught nothing on the fourth but in that first trip I managed to catch my first Spearfish (around 10lbs) seven Bigeye Tuna 50-100kg, one White Marlin two Makos and two blues (850 and 450). We lost five blues and one of them was a big girl. Most of the action came after July 11. The second trip last summer I went in late August for ten days and I caught eight blues (500-900) a Mako, two White Marlin

and a very big Spearfish, probably a world record (I sent a picture of it) but we released it as we were close to a protected area. Still I am happy I released it but it was big enough to weigh and probably should have been boated. Last year no one caught more Marlin than me and that goes

for the year before it as well when I caught seven.

I have now caught twenty four Blues in the Azores and I believe no one individual has caught more. This year they say they will give a trophy for the most successful fisherman of the season

so I hope my luck hold are top quality and they out. know how to fish. Fayal has a small airport so I love it over there, the they are not flooded with weather (which can be the resort type tourist, windy) is on the whole but they do tend to get very pleasant, the people regular customers, as I are friendly and the crews am.

The Young Man and the sea by Paul Worsteling

A good friend of mine has a famous quote, “if it isn’t a billfish, it’s a baitfish” and I have to agree. For anyone who has every gone Marlin or Sail fishing, you will know exactly what he means. Billfish are the ultimate apex predator, the lion of the sea.

This spirit was captured so well in Hemmingway’s classic, “The old man and the sea”. True genius as Santiago fights the beast and discovers himself along the way.

It has long been a goal of mine to catch a fish that is bigger than the boat I am fishing from. Why? Why did Mawson go to the Pole and Hilary to Everest, because they could!

Having caught over 70 billfish on baits, lures & fly, including the magical Grander of Australias Great Barrier Reef, I got to thinking about my next angling challenge and came up with a cunning plan.

The plan was set in place and started at Greenwell Point NSW. An area called “the banks”, is a marlin hotspot and I saw this as my best chance for success.

My vessel was a nine foot Jarvis Walker Watersnake inflatable boat with a 54 pound thrust Watersnake electric. With a boat that is just 9 feet in length, I had to b e a real chance. We took the boat offshore in the back of my 6.59 meter trailer boat and decided to try and get the bite from the big boat before transferring to the inflatable. This was

done for safety reasons. On the day, I counted 37 boats working a two square kilometre patch and no fish is worth a life.

when you are at water level. She towed us for 4 nautical miles and at one stage we were in full speed reverse and still doing 4 knots forward.

After 3 hours of trolling we hooked up on 15 kilo gear and jumped ship. The fish jumped in the first five min and we soon realised that we had a serious fight on our hands. The black marlin jumped several times, which is very interesting

Six times I had the fish to the boat, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until she finally broke the surface, that I realised the enormity of the catch. 2 hours and 25 min after hook up, my very nervous mate Greg, took the leader and the beast was ours.

We measured her alongside our vessel and estimated the total length at 2.7m (9ft) minimum with a weight of 150 kilos (330 pounds). She was not the fish I hoped to hook, but now that she was mine I would take her any day. Much bigger and a lot tougher than anticipated. I read many pages of that old book during the long battle.

We swam her and she can never get enough. swam away with grace. Hemmingway would have been proud. Some Check out say I am insane, but some of the I felt a great sense of incredible achievement. If it isn’t video action a billfish, it’s a baitfish. by clicking on Maybe a bit of a stretch, the image below: but there is something about them that words can’t describe and thoughts can’t grasp. A lit up billfish is just like watching fireworks, you >

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With Additions and Modifications, the MINOX Nautic Line Offers Wide Range for Boaters MINOX Sport Optics now offers the broadest range of binocular choices for serious water sports enthusiasts with their expanded Nautic Line. It includes a wide range of optics features and prices.

The flagship of the line is the BN 7x50 DCM, with many innovative features, including a fully integrated digital compass that has an LED display in the center of the field of view, with precision, automated tilt function. In addition, it has a barometer display and history recording; altitude display; temperature and history; stopwatch; and time. With its multi-coated lens system, ample 7-power magnification and a 50mm objective lens, the binocular

has a high twilight factor of 19 the Nautic DC models. Retail for sharp-image visibility, even price, $299. in dim light conditions. Retail is $699. For those who prefer to go without the compass or other The BN 7x50 DC Nautic added features, the BN 7x50 offers most of the same is a robust quality binocular features including the built-in for $249. Not part of the Nautic Line but another versatile tool for boaters is the new MINOX MD 7x42 C monocular. Light and compact, it fits into almost any pocket, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to carry anywhere. With 7x magnification it provides a large and sharp field of view up to124.6 yards, even in low light conditions.

digital compass, which allows information to appear in the center of the visual field without losing sight of the essentials. It does not have the added multi-function capability of the DCM. It is housed in a distinctive maritime-design body, available in black or white. Retail price $649. The MINOX BN 7x50 C Nautic has the same basic binocular qualities, in a distinctive blackand-white body with rubber eyecups. This cost-effective model has an analog compass, without the added features of

The important added feature, which makes this a versatile companion, is the precise integrated compass for unerring navigation. All of this high quality optical system is protected by a rugged housing that is waterproof to 16.4 feet. Retail price for the MD 7x42 C monocular is $119. To Contact MINOX/USA: Phone 866-469-3080 (Greg Clark) or e-mail usa@minox.com FAX: 603-287-4834; web site www.minox. com/usa EDITORS: For more details, contact: Tom Ables, Venture Phone: 619-2347312 or e-mail taventur@gmail.com

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RETROFITTING INCANDESCENT NAV LAMPS WITH LED BULBS IS UNSAFE, ILLEGAL With all the power-saving and longevity benefits of LED lights, it’s easy to see why boat owners replace traditional light bulbs with LEDs. But doing so with navigation lights can violate the fixture’s certifications. This has

serious consequences, as US Inland Navigation Rules and International Navigation Rules carry the force of federal law. “A certified navigation light fixture is a combination of a specific lens, a specific bulb and the necessary foundation and wiring. The boat owner or operator must ensure that when bulb replacement is necessary, only the original type bulb is used,” said Phil Cappel, chief of the US Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch. “Any substitutions can result in the light no longer meeting the Navigation Rule requirements.” A wide variety of replacement bulbs are available, including LED bulb conversion kits. Simply finding one that fits

the fixture won’t assure the boater of a properly certified navigation light, unless the lamp manufacturer has third party-certified it for their own lamp. Cappel notes that compliance with the Navigation Rules is the boat operator’s responsibility, not the bulb manufacturer’s. Industry specifications and certifications are in place for safety. Though seemingly simple, the red, white and green navigation lights are thoroughly tested by a third party for light intensity, color, angles of visibility, corrosion and temperature. “The lamp assemblies are designed and tested with a specific light source,” said Brian Goodwin, technical director for the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).

intended for a hot bulb may dim unexpectedly. “Unless approved and tested by the light fixture manufacturer, LED retrofit bulbs do not belong in navigation lights,” he said. “Flaunting the law risks lives, insurance and liability,” said Jeremy Singleton, Hella marine global manager. “The USCG and ABYC take navigation lighting very seriously. They are considered life-saving devices to avoid collisions at sea and on inland waterways.” The simple solution for owners wishing to upgrade to LED navigation lights is to replace the entire light assembly with a certified product. This ensures their navigation lights are safe, and legal. Contact Hella Marine Headquarters, 81/83 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Auckland 1706, New Zealand. +64 9 577 0000; Fax: +64 9 576 2476. info@hellamarine.com ; www.hellamarine.com. Hella Marine Europe, Fahrzeugteile Austria, Fabriksgasse 2, A-7503, Grosspetersdorf, Austria. +43 3362900 1173; Fax: +43 3362900 1118. markus.fruehwirth@hella.com .

Precise tests determine if light reaches nautical mile requirements. Light output must also be sharp at the edges and smooth across the arcs of visibility. This prevents light from appearing to flash like a buoy rather than project consistently when the boat rotates and rocks. If you have questions about this Goodwin notes that there are other causes of failure if the owner replaces a bulb with one other than the original type. For example, LEDs installed in a housing

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STANLEY MELTZOFF –

OCEANS AND OTHER WORLDS TO OPEN IN NEW YORK IN EARLY JUNE La Jolla, California … A comprehensive oneman show featuring the art of premier fish painter Stanley Meltzoff (19172006) will open on June 7th at the Museum of American Illustration in New York. With some 90 paintings scheduled for exhibition, this show will be the largest Meltzoff retrospective ever mounted. Many are direct from the artist’s estate and have never before been on public display. Fans of fine sporting art will have no trouble recalling Stanley Meltzoff. Born in Brooklyn in 1917, his career included four years as a Stars and Stripes newspaper correspondent during WWII, postwar teaching at the prestigious Pratt Institute of Art in New York, and many decades as a highly successful commercial artist and illustrator. As an early

and enthusiastic SCUBA diver, Meltzoff’s career took an abrupt turn after securing a commission from Sports Illustrated in 1960 to do a series of game fish paintings unlike anything ever done before. His dramatic and incredibly detailed pictures of striped bass, bluefish, sailfish, and other species proved to be breathtaking and set a high bar for other artists. Widely published and repeatedly honored throughout his career, Meltzoff’s death in 2006 stilled a brush that will never be equaled. The Museum of American Illustration is located at 128th East 63rd Street in Manhattan. It is also home to the Society of Illustrators, a venerable 111-year old institution whose membership has included virtually every major illustrator of the past century. Stanley Meltzoff joined such luminaries as Frederick Remington, Norman Rockwell, and

N.C. Wyeth when he was elected to its Hall of Fame in 1999. Elsewhere, original art by Stanley Meltzoff can be seen as part of ART OF THE DIVE, a multimedia exhibition curated by David Wagner that will open March 24th at The Wildlife Experience Museum in Denver, Colorado. Another show celebrating Meltzoff’s iconic work is entitled SHARK and will open at the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art on May 13th. That show is being curated by noted author and artist Richard Ellis. For more information, please contact the individuals named above or visit www.silverfishpress.com February 24, 2012 PRESS RELEASE contact: Mike Rivkin info@silverfishpress.com

Big Game fish of the North!

Who would think of Marlin sized game fish way up north in British Columbia Canada? Why do we hear many angling clients calling these big gamers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fraser River Marlinâ&#x20AC;??

The answer to the above is: hardcore anglers from all over the world and Europe especially the UK, Germany and Italy and these fish are renowned for aerial acrobatics

and extremely hardcore battles that can involve 300 yd runs or longer! I remember one of our German clients from August 2010 after fighting

Fraser River White Sturgeon

an 8 foot, 300lb+ fish for 30 minutes and 1 km downriver from where it was hooked, saying with bulged veins on his forehead, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brian, what is

this? No fish can fight this hard!â&#x20AC;?. Other clients who have been fishing with us and have also successfully fished for Marlin, Mako and Tarpon have given

their complete approval to these prehistoric monsters as one of the best big gamers on the planet.

This is quite the approval I believe, and if Sturgeon have any mental capacity they probably believe it too after being photographed so many times! The Sturgeon fishery is extremely popular and a growing industry here. It is 100% catch and release which is a big factor in enabling the species to keep growing in size and numbers. I have seen the average size

of these fish increase by about 12-16 inches over the last 8 yrs, and many fish average 6-7 feet or 100-200 lbs with the odd 800lbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er each year! Peak season runs from July to November but fish can be taken almost all year round. The big boys get taken usually from mid July to October. For successful Sturgeon fishing a boat is essential, most guide boats are 20-24 ft aluminum jet boats with covered

seating area and 350 V8 inboards. Anchoring in slower deeper water (20-50ft) is where you will find most fish and because Sturgeon are bottom feeders, we use a variety of preferred foods held tightly on the river bottom with 1220oz lead weights and short leaders with 8/0 12/0 big game hooks. Mainline is typically 150 lb braided such as Power Pro attached to a lever

“I wish I could describe the raw power of these mammoth bottom dwellers but words don’t do it justice” lever drag reel such as the Shimano TLD-20 mounted on the Shimano 8’ Technium rod. I have yet to see this combo break on a fish and for the price its a great value combo! For those who dare to bring their own gear I don’t even allow it anymore, I’ve seen big game $2,000 spinning reels turned into metal shavings and smoke

within 30 seconds of an experience that will a hookup! Save your last a lifetime in the top money for your kids 10 list of your memory! college fund! Best fishes everyone! I wish I could describe the raw power of these mammoth bottom Captain Brian McKinlay dwellers but words don’t do it justice, not even Silversides Fishing video. It just has to be Adventures, Vancouver experienced and with BC the scenic beauty of the Fraser River valley it’s

Lizard Island AUSTRALIA

Photograph from the Lizard Island Tournament 2011 on charter boat “Little Audrey” KEN KLEIN tagging a Black Marlin PHOTO BY: Brady Lybarger

Marlin World’s ‘BLUEWATER MADEIRA’ project starts filming during March 2012 This short documentary film project about ‘extreme kayak fishing’ follows Marlin World’s founder Paul Watson as he takes on Madeira Island’s challenging waters on his Wilderness Systems Kayak, 2012 model RIDE 135.

breaking Big Eye Tuna or Wahoo that roam the island’s waters! Parts of the film will be dedicated to the incredible coastline scenery both above and below water, and local characters that can be found on its rocky shores. BLUEWATER Madeira will be filmed and edited during 2012/2013 and will be submitted to various international film festivals during 2014.

Kayak fishing enthusiast Paul will be attempting the ‘catch and release’ of a monster Madeiran Atlantic Blue Marlin from his kayak, and to also Madeira land one of the record volcanic

600km from Lisbon, Portugal and is on the same latitude as Casablanca in the Atlantic Ocean. It is unusual in the game fishing world in that very deep waters (up to 6,000 feet deep) can be found less than 1 to 2 nautical miles from shore. This makes the opportunity to catch large game fish a real possibility even for small craft that cannot venture too far from the Island is a coastline. land mass

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This project has received enthusiastic support from many sponsors keen to be part of a world record attempt ... The intent of this project is to promote Madeira and its coastline along with the splendid sportfishing opportunities that exist there for tourism. An important factor is the fact that for Blue & White Marlin which can be found in these waters, any ‘captures’ would immediately be followed by ‘releases’. “I am a billfish conservationist and

have used my magazine MARLIN WORLD to promote the technique of ‘Catch & Release’ for all billfish for a number of years now” says Paul. “I will also be attempting to establish THREE WORLD RECORDS during this time. The largest Marlin ever caught and released (can only be unofficial really as the weight will

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Marlin sunglasses art by Costa displayed at MBS MIAMI, Fla. USA – What do you get when you mix lenses, hinges, frame arms, nose pads, side shields and retainer cord segments from hundreds of Costa sunglasses? The answer: a very unique, one-of-a-kind blue marlin sculpture that the internationally famous sunglasses manufacturer and longtime TBF sponsoring partner has donated to The Billfish Foundation for its conservation efforts. TBF showcased the Costa sculpture at the Miami Intl. Boat Show, Feb. 16 - 20 in its Big Game Room exhibit. The foundation will promote the sculpture online and at various events throughout the year before auctioning it off at its 23rd Annual TBF Tag &

Release Awards Ceremony in February 2013. All proceeds will benefit billfish conservation efforts. The marlin art was featured in a recent Costa advertising campaign. Costa also made a splash with a tarpon and a bass built entirely using sunglass lens color and frame technology necessary to catch that particular species. The three works were given to worthy organizations. The marlin glows with dozens of Costa’s 580 blue mirror lenses as scales and silver and black frame arms as fins. Side shields and retainer cords add realistic detail to the billfish body. “The response to the marlin sculpture has been incredible,” said Costa VP

of Marketing Al Perkinson. “We donated it to TBF for the great things they’ve done for over a quarter of a century to preserve angling heritage and promote sustainable sport fishing.” “Costa’s one-of-a-kind blue marlin sculpture has an intricate level of detail-- it’s truly a priceless work of art,” said Ellen Peel, President of TBF. “It’ll be the main attraction in our booth and will raise awareness of the important work we’re continually doing across the globe.” Hundreds of blue lenses, hinges, frame arms, nose pads, side shields and more from Costa sunglasses went into making a very unique sculpture donated to The Billfish Foundation.

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QUALITY AND SAFETY ARE KEY SHORE POWER CORD CONSIDERATIONS Shore power cords, and the electricity they transfer, help bring convenience and comfort aboard boats, yet can become dangerous fire and electrocution risks if they fail. Care should be taken when selecting shore power cords to ensure reliability and safety are the top considerations. To be watertight, the cord should be totally encased in solid PVC material. For flexibility, lightweight jute filler inside the cord jacket makes cable coil neatly and lay flat. This is particularly important in colder climates. Devices such as a strain relief bull ring alleviate stress on the conductors caused by boat movement, crew traffic and rough handling. A molded flexneck helps prevent rightangle cable damage, as well as accidental pullout of the cord. To prevent overheating and burnout, a copper crimp barrel termination, the type used by power companies, is superior to brass. Copper barrel sleeves—when used to crimp the wires to each terminal—provide more secure connections, better conductivity and longer life. A locking ring should be present for proper alignment of the connector to the inlet.

This allows for a completely waterproof connection and prevents accidental disengagement. The shore power cord should incorporate line-up notches or a similar visual indication that the contact is locked or unlocked.

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Some shore power cords utilize indicator lights to visually confirm that power is flowing. Likewise, some models also have warning lights to show that incorrect, dangerous wiring conditions exist at the power source. Any such visual indicators should be molded into the cordset connection and fully watertight. It’s important to know when a cord needs to be replaced. If the jacket is frayed and wire exposed, it’s unsafe. Electrical shorts and a cord that’s warm to the touch also indicate it’s time to buy new. Any singe marks or discoloring around the male or female cord ends are a warning the cord must be immediately replaced. Made in the USA, Hubbell electrical products are built with the highest quality terminations and materials. Founded in 1888, Hubbell is a multi-

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South Africa THE SADSAA COLUMBIA BILLFISH CLASSIC 2012 RICHARDS BAY, ZULULAND, SOUTH AFRICA 22ND TO 25TH FEBRUARY 2012

Reported by Capt. Duarte Rato dudas7mares@gmail.com

Although Marlin have been caught in these waters for years, the billfish potential of the coast of Richard’s Bay in South Africa only truly come to light and recognition when, in January 2005, Kas Van Der Merwe organized the first Blackwatch Billfish tournament.

tags where sponsored and available to be deployed within the “Pop Up Satellite Archival Tag” (PSAT) programme jointly run by IGFA and Stanford University this year. A big welcome was made to IGFA representatives who come all the way from the US to join the event; Jason Shratwieser, its This event, then the conservation director first full release Billfish and Eric Combast, the tournament in Southern development director. African waters, was an immediate success and The first day dawned had such an exponential beautifully and things got growth that, four years off to a hot start when Capt. later, it’s organization Kas Van Der Merwe and was passed on to deckhand Capt. Duarte SADSAA (The South Rato put first time Marlin African Deep Sea Angling angler Frans Kruger on Association). a big blue right off the bat aboard Blackwatch. Now, on it’s fourth The estimated 800 consecutive year, the plus fish was the first SADSAA Columbia Full Marlin released for the Release Billfish Classic, tournament and even got off to a brisk start on if not weighted it was Tuesday afternoon, the clearly and by far the 21st of February, when biggest fish ever caught anglers from the 72- in these waters. The partcipating boats arrived area’s record was a 761 to register and attend the lbs Black caught back in Captain´s briefing. 1995.

size Blues of about 500 lbs and by mid morning it was obvious that there was a good bite as reports of strikes were pouring in pretty regularly. Although it slowed down in the afternoon the fleet released 15 Marlin and 3 sailfish for the day and four boats (Dohazi, Qaswa, Mischief II and Ocean Princess) finished tied in top place with 2 Marlin releases each. That afternoon as anglers met up at the Club everyone was talking about the number of good size fish between 4-600 lbs either lost or released. Another highlight for the day was the deployment of the first ever PSAT in southern African waters on a Blue Marlin released by the boat Big W.

The forecast for Thursday, the 23rd was not good and unfortunately proved correct when a big SW wind came through overnight, causing the tournament to be called To add further excitement Blackwatch pulled hooks off for the day. a total of six satellite on another two decent

Unfortunately the NE, once again picked up strongly early on and sea conditions become extremelly unconfortable with most of the smaller boats returning to base by mid mornimng. The weather had definetely taken a toll on the bite and strike reports were few and far in between, with As the fleet ventured out only 5 Billfish releases at first light on Friday, reported for the day. conditions looked good, but a strong NE wind The most important of picked up fairly early those was undoubtely making for very rough aboard Capt. Frans Van seas. Despite this, a total Rensburg 42ft Maxim of 11 Marlin were released - Trinity, when they put for the day, a fair amount angler Jaco Van Rensburg giving the conditions. on a Black marlin they Enigme was the only boat released just before to release two Marlin for noon. the day (one of which with a PSAT) and they joined With their third Marlin another 8 teams tied in release Trinity, took top on top spot with 2 Marlin honours and besides the releases. very worthy cheque of R 100 000 and valuable It was going to be a nail trophies, they received biting last day for those an invitation to fish in contenders as based on the IGFA offshore World the ´last fish first time rule´, championship in Cabo and with a slower bite, it San Lucas in 2013. The was pretty much a matter next 9 places were all tied of whom would release with 2 releases but on their third fish earlier on the time rule the overall the day. standing went as such;

1. Trinity 2. Dohazi 3. Mischief II 4. Ocean Princess 5. Qaswa 6. Pisscat 7. Black Watch 8. Laura Belle 9. Go Fish 10. Enigme

A Total of 34 billfish were released during the event (18 Blues, 7 Black’s, 4 striped and 5 sailfish). Even tough they did not count for the scoring system, a good number of very decent size Yellowfin tuna of 150 pounds and over were caught during the event. Despite the very bad weather conditions, which translated into an unusual slow bite on the last two days everyone agreed that the tournament was once again a great success. And, during the prize giving, no one was heard complaining about the fishing but rather talking about next year’s event. For more information on the THE SADSAA COLUMBIA BILLFISH CLASSIC contact Jackie Pratt at: jaxpratt@mweb.co.za

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Los Suenos COSTA RICA, Playa Herradura (February 7, 2012) – The first leg of the 9th Annual Los Sueños Signature Billfish Series, jointly sponsored by International Special Risk Insurance, Smith Merritt

Insurance and Traveler’s, was held January 25-28 out of Los Sueños Resort and Marina. The tournament ended with a remarkable catch and release by the 37 participating boats and 171 anglers of 624 billfish,

including 11 marlin and 613 sailfish. With sailfish worth 100 points each and marlin worth 500 points, the teams scrambled to find the marlin and make each bite count.

DAY 1

Lines in was called at 8 am on the first day of fishing. It was Crush’em that called in the first release of the tournament at 8:10 am. Bandolera followed with a release at 8:11 am. By 10 am there were 41 sailfish releases. It was Bandolera who released

the first and only marlin of the day just before 11 am. By noon Bandolera has secured first place with 1000 points after releasing 5 sails and 1 marlin. Crush’em was in second with 700 points. At the end of Day 1, not much had changed on the leaderboard as Bandolera

ended the day at the top of the pack with 1500 points, Crush’em placed second on time with 1200 points, followed by Reel Screamer in third, also with 1200 points. A total of 211 billfish were released, of which 210 were sails and 1 marlin.

LEG ONE OF THE 2012 LOS SUEÑOS SIGNATURE BILLFISH SERIES Starts 9th Year off Right!

DAY 2

started off with a lot of excitement when Rum Runner called in a marlin hook up just six minutes after lines in. In under half an hour two more marlin were caught and released, making participants and onlookers wonder if the bite was going to be a mix of sails and marlin. By 10:10 am, Predator had released the 35th fish of the day. By 10:25 am the two-day fish count was up to 249 billfish. As of 11:45 am the count had risen to 277 billfish. By noon

Tuna Bite had taken the lead with 2100 points, Southern Pride was moving up having taken second place with 1800 points on time, followed by Bandolera in third, also with 1800 points. By 2:30 pm there had been 333 billfish released, of which 7 were marlin, 6 caught on Day 2 alone. Things got hot between 2:33 pm and 2:35 pm when Southern Pride, Clean Sweep and Predator each released a single back to back, followed immediately by Muy Caliente with a double. At 3:30

pm Southern Pride released a marlin to put themselves in first place overall with 2800 points, where they would end the day 600 points ahead of Tuna Bite, who took second place for the day with 2200 points, followed by Crush’em in third with 2100 points. Together the participating anglers ended Day 2 with a twoday total of 370 billfish, including 362 sails and 8 marlin.

DAY 3

moving up. It wasn’t until they released a double at 3:26 pm (their last fish of the tournament) that they managed to bounce ahead of Bandolera by 200 points. Bandolera fought back valiantly, releasing a sail at 3:32 pm, but in the end Crush’em finished with a mere 100 point lead ahead of Bandolera and placed second overall for the 3-day tournament with 3700 points after releasing 37 sails.

Bandolera finished in third with 3600 points after releasing 26 sails and 2 marlin. Southern Pride proudly took first with 4100 points, with an incredible 36 sailfish releases and 1 marlin, releasing their last sail at 4 pm, exactly at lines out. All told, the participating boats managed to release an incredible 624 billfish over the three days, including 613 sails and 11 marlin.

By 10:11 am the next morning Sea Angel had released fish number 66 for the day and the top three boats seemed to be intent on keeping their positions on the leader board. Southern Pride in was in first with 3200 points, Bandolera in second with 3000 points and Crush’em in third with 2500 points. By noon Crush’em had earned an additional 400 points, with 4 sailfish releases and was

1st $45,000 -

SOUTHERN PRIDE 4100 points, 36 sails, 1 marlin 2nd $27,000 -

CRUSH’EM 3700 points, 37 sails

3rd $18,000 -

BANDOLERA

3600 points, 26 sails, 2 marlin

TOP ANGLER

Incredibly, three people tied for first place among individual anglers, each releasing 16 sails for 1600 points, but it was Mark Woldinger of team Reel Screamer who won the coveted title of Top Angler for the first leg of the 2012 Series. Mark released his last sail at 3:16 pm, exactly 10 minutes before the runner up, John Siedzkowski of team Crush’em released his last sail, and 41 minutes before second runner up Ted Smith of the winning team Southern Pride released his last fish. The Top Angler received a framed print of Rick Bogert’s tournament art, a gift basket from Costa Rican Store, and an invitation to the WBS Grand Championship, to be held out of Los Sueños Resort in December 2012.

CASH PRIZES & AWARDS For the first time since the beginning of the Series, the

awards ceremony was held on the white sand in front of the Beach Club. The venue was ideal, with little white lights delineating the “ceiling” under a starlit sky, ocean front, with the Los Sueños Marina as the backdrop. As if the venue wasn’t enough, attendees were also treated to Brazilian samba dancers and an incredible fireworks show by FAISA that seemed endless. Tournament winners took to the stage to receive a total of $90,000 in cash and other prizes provided by tournament sponsors. Trophies by Gray Taxidermy Other prizes and awards by: Tunaskin- shirts and hats; Rick Bogert- framed prints of the tournament art; Vanmark, Inc.- gold pendants; Costa del Mar- sunglasses for winning anglers; Flor de Cañaaged Rum; and IK Yacht Design- Gift certificates for all winners.

The second leg will take place on March 21 -24th For further information, please contact Ashley Bretecher, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Los Sueños Resort and Marina, Toll-free: 1-866-865-9759, Direct Tel: 011-5062630-4005, Fax: 011-506-2630-4010, or e-mail: a.bretecher@lsrm.com

Zeballos by Adrian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

2012 OVERVIEW FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC, CANADA The village of ZEBALLOS is fast becoming a favourite destination for kayakers, sportfishers and nature lovers who want to leave the crowds behind and experience the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. Comfortable accommodation and several cafes welcome visitors.

To think that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost time to gear up, get the boats ready and go do some test fishing is getting me excited. Year after year I head out to the old stomping grounds to make sure that those bottom dwellers are still where X marks the spot. It always gives you good confidence knowing that

that your old spots are still producing. Typically speaking if it once had good fishing it should still produce. Smaller Halibut (60lbs and under) can be very migratory and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done well in the past at a spot, it will hold fish at one time or another again (if not all the time). Bigger fish will

move from spot to spot as well, but not as much as the smaller ones. I have seen certain rock piles that produced 100 lbers almost every other day become ranches for smaller fish. With that said, my guides and myself release at least 80% of our big fish these days.

Salmon are not much different. If you have ever kept a log, or have a good memory, you will soon realize that certain runs appear in the same spots during the same times (approximately), run around the same depths in the water Colum, and feed on certain baits more than others. A lot of this has to do with the time of year and what is available for them. I know in May, June and early July a big run of American

River system fish pass along Esperanza very close to the beach. These fish are there year after year feeding on the abundance of needle fish (sand lance) that are there during this time. I tend to catch almost all of these fish within the bottom 30 ft of water; this is where the bait is. I have tried in the past when the fishing has been very hot to use some big spoons or plugs to try to entice only the larger fish. It does not

work, because there are no large bait fish around here at this time. To say you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch anything is wrong, but changing from a 3.5 inch coyote to a seven inch road runner at this time will produce about one fish for every seven or eight you were getting before. Once the sardines start to show up around July it is time to switch gears a bit.

One thing I have found in the past is you can catch big Chinooks on smaller baits when larger feed is around. But the opposite does not seem to be true, for me anyways. Once this larger feed source is around big spoons, plugs and large herring all work great at producing big fish. One of the other things we see is that this food source can be found from the surface down to 200-300ft in the

offshore waters. This can make it a bit more difficult to locate fish. These fish will congregate in thermaclines, but move almost anywhere in the water Colum to feed. You will find on certain days they will only seem to be at 120-140ft down, and two days later you will hit them from 100-200 ft and everywhere in between. Fish are unpredictable, but they do have

patterns. If you pick up on these patterns and are adaptable in your methods you will have a greater success.

Adrian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Reel Obsession Sport Fishing www.reelobsession.ca 1 888 855 7335

Back to my roots Captain Corky Decker will be returning home to his roots for the best of the summers in the coming years as he has recently bought this 32’ Holland lobster boat which is rigged for harpooning tuna. “It’s a proven ‘sneaky’ rig with a good track record; we start fishing on June 1st and I can’t bloody wait!” said Corky who grew up harpooning Blue Fin Tuna in New England.

PHOTO SUPPLIED BY Corky Decker Source: American Bluefin Tuna Association (see their Facebook page)

Florida BOYNTON BEACH

Geno IV Sportfishing Charters caught and released an aprox. 350+ lb Blue Marlin off of Boynton Beach Florida (just south of Palm Beach) last week in 600 ft of water. While fishing an edge, looking for dolphin, the marlin plowed on a double hooked mullet.... Submitted by Capt. Karen Pratt www.geno4.com

Claes Warnander, a newcomer to the world of blue-water angling, released a blue marlin off Boynton Beach Friday while fishing with captain Geno Pratt on the Geno IV charter boat.They were trolling in about 650 feet of water, headed east in the waters off Boynton Inlet, looking for dolphin. The marlin appeared on the surface behind the boat. It struck at a strip bait in the trolling spread, then moved back and attacked the mullet instead. “He came in and just piled on that thing,” Pratt said. “He was throwing water 5 to 6 feet in the air.” Mate Jon Zubak said they watched the dorsal fin and tail slicing across the surface as the marlin moved in to attack the trolled mullet. “The bite was very exciting,” Zubak said. Warnander, a native of Sweden, was visiting from Chicago and was the least experienced of the angling party that included Bob Cantwell, Gary Wagner, Mike Dengis and Betty Rocci. Ctd next page ...

It was Warnanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first time fishing on the ocean. He climbed into the fighting chair and began to work the rod fitted with 60-pound-test line to subdue the billfish, which was about 11 feet long and weighed an estimated 350 pounds.

At first, the fish was active wrenching fight against and mad. Warnander. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He jumped four times and did one windshield wiper (waved its bill at the surface) and then did four more jumps,â&#x20AC;? Pratt said. Then the marlin headed deep to begin the back-

Pratt moved the boat around, backing up to allow Warnander to gain line while Zubak coached him on lifting and reeling to gain line.

About an hour into the fight, the marlin surfaced and made another jump, then went down again to continue the battle. After two hours and 15 minutes, the tired marlin finally appeared at the surface behind the 51foot Geno IV.

“It was a struggle,” Cantwell said. “He (Warnander) had to mend the blisters on his hand, and he was quite sore the next day.” Releasing a blue marlin in the waters off Palm Beach County is not that unusual, but it’s

not something you hear about every week, either. In the 50 years Pratt’s family has been charter fishing off the county, he said his clients have released about 25 blue marlin, including three in the past 10 years.

Catch & Release It’s More Than Just Throwing ‘Em Back The phrase means exactly what it says: after catching a fish, the angler returns it back to the water. But of course, it’s never quite as easy as it sounds. The reasons for doing it, however, are simple.

can all keep on the fish’s chances fishing! of survival. In order for catch and release to be effective, the fish needs to be unhooked and returned to the water before it becomes seriously exhausted or injured.

One of the best techniques is to use barbless hooks, which make it possible to release the fish without The purpose of removing it from the using catch-and- water. release techniques in recreational Below are some fishing is to conserve other catch and and sustain the fish release techniques population. So we that will increase

Go Barbless & Use Circle Hooks Barbless hooks can be purchased or created from a standard hook by crushing the barb(s) flat with needlenosed pliers. If you want to make your homemade barbless hook perfect, you can sand it down with medium grit sandpaper (but it’s not absolutely n e c e s s a r y ) . Yo u can still catch just as many fish with barbless hooks as you can with barbs.

And it’s not difficult to prevent your prize catch from getting away too soon. A circle hook is a type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape. It has become widely popular among anglers in recent years because it hooks a much higher percentage of fish and is rarely swallowed, which can cause the hook to set in the gills or vital organs, and thus greatly decreases the mortality rates of released fish. By practicing proper catch-andrelease techniques you’ll be helping to protect the sport fishing population for the enjoyment of future generations. Because if you’re a parent, there’s going to come a time when you’ll want to fish with your kids, and maybe even your kids’ kids some day.

It has become widely popular among anglers in recent years because it hooks a much higher percentage of fish and is rarely swallowed, which can cause the hook to set in the gills or vital organs, and thus greatly decreases the mortality rates of released fish. The circle hook’s unique shape allows it to only hook onto an exposed surface, which in the case of a fish means the corner of its mouth. The fish takes the baited hook and swallows it, and as the hook is reeled in, it is safely pulled out of the fish until it reaches the mouth. At this point it will catch the corner of the mouth

of the fish, resulting in fewer can live to fight another day. gut-hooked fish. By practicing proper catchHow to Avoid Escapes: and-release techniques you’ll be helping to protect • Keep the line tight at all the sport fishing population times while fighting the fish for the enjoyment of future • Equip lures with split generations. Because if rings you’re a parent, there’s going • Use re-curved point or to come a time when you’ll “triple grip”-style hooks on want to fish with your kids, lures and maybe even your kids’ kids some day. Sometimes you need to snap a photo to prove you caught that fishy beauty. That’s Visit the Greenfish website at okay! But once you get your www.greenfishmovement.com to discover more about this shot, don’t just give your fish innovative company. the ol’ heave-ho and chuck it over the side! Take care to give it a proper release, so it

Stewards Recycled Fish: Recreational Anglers as Stewards of our oceans

Whether you’re fishing for marlin or mackerel, sailfish or sharks, it’s thrilling to have a fishing rod come to life in your hands with a fish at the other end. But it’s even better when you’re hooked up to a really big fish, right? Do it from a kayak – that’s the pinnacle.

- are still in trouble. Why? Because our lifestyle runs downstream. Our choices off the water actually matter as much as what we do on the water. Don’t get me wrong. On the water stuff matters, too. Catch and Release may have caught on, but it doesn’t work if the fish dies a day or two later because of poor handling.

If we want to catch more and bigger fish, it takes the right bait or fly with the right presentation in the right location at the right time. But it also takes more and bigger fish actually being there, Studies show that lip gripping swimming in our waters! tools, for example, are hard on fish. So is hoisting huge fish That’s why there is Recycled onboard for photos. Fish pulled Fish, the non-profit organization up from deep water die, even if of anglers “living a lifestyle of released, if they aren’t properly stewardship both on and off the vented or “fizzed.” water, because our lifestyle runs downstream.” We know how to improve survival rates. Land fish as On the water, we’re talking about quickly as possible by using the things like catch and release right tackle for the job. Let them and selective harvest. Catch go while they’re still in the water and release has caught on. if you can. Always hold them More than 80 percent of anglers horizontally for photos. And let now release most or all of their them go again in under a minute. catch, most or all of the time. Yet Circle hooks are obviously a big our waters – both fresh and salt part of the equation.

Of course selective harvest is OK too. Keeping mid-sized and abundant species and releasing the giant fish and the glamour species is the right idea. But that’s just the starting point for a growing number of us who believe in living a lifestyle of stewardship. Back at home, saving water matters -- fish need water! Reducing energy usage also helps, because the way we generate most of our energy in this country is not beneficial to fisheries. Recycling and buying recycled, changing the way we take care of our lawns, even cleaning up pet waste and trash has a direct positive impact on our waters. Together, we can make a big difference. More people fish in America than play golf and tennis combined. And making a difference we are! Recycled Fish surveyed anglers who have taken the Sportsman’s

Stewardship Pledge, and found that 92 percent of the people who have taken the Pledge have learned more about living a lifestyle of stewardship within the first year after taking the Pledge. More than 65 percent say that they actually changed the way they live. Will you? Visit RecycledFish.org and take the Sportsman’s Stewardship Pledge. At the same time, register for our weekly Stewardship Tip. It’s a once a week e-mail that gives you one easy way to help live as a steward of our waters. Our lakes, streams and seas need not just sportsmen, but stewards – like you. www.recycledfish.org

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VENEZUELA “II Classic Blue Marlin - Catch & Release for Children and Youth with Special Needs CIAMI” by Ricardo De Ana Firstly, we send a cordial greeting and invite you to the fishing tournament “II Classic Blue Marlin - Catch & Release for Children and Youth with Special Needs CIAMI” to be held on October 19, 20 and 21 in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela. As you may know, in October 2011 we organized the First Blue Marlin Classic to benefit the foundation CIAMI, and due to the success and great support from sponsors, fishermen and advertising media, we decided to continue organizing this event annualy. A minimum donation of 50% of funds collected for the registration of boats will be given to the Foundation Center for Integrated Child Support and Improvement (CIAMI), the rest will be

used to cover part of the to recover the spirit of costs of the event. sportfishing events as when our parents and This event was created grandparents did it, in 2011 as a personal but this time with more idea. I am a fisherman enthusiasm as it is for with over 30 years in such a worthy. this sport and with the support of my wife, I We use the event to asked for the help of a heighten awareness of couple of friends (Carlos “Catch and Release” to Garcia and Vanessa M. promote conservation Gonzalez), who have and to show how nonenjoyed fishing with profit sports events can us for over 25 years help people or entities to organize the event with limited resources. with me. We wanted

Ricardo and one of the events promotion girls ... Ah, Venezuela, always with a sense of fun!

magazine “MARLIN WORLD” w h i c h currently has over 23,000 subscribers worldwide. We also have the support of various social networking sites which promote This adds to the sporting spirit which unifies us now as our information and news fishermen as did our parents reports beyond our regional boundaries. before us. We estimate that approximately 20 boats will participate, with more than 100 people present on the day of registration and an estimated 200 people at the awards ceremony at which we shall make the donation to the CIAMI Foundation. Our event will again produce a great display of advertising regionally, nationally and internationally, through posters and leaflets at major stores and malls in the town and the country, radio interviews and press releases, etc. It will also will be televised with regional and national coverage through cable TV operators. We’ll have reports and press releases at national level through the magazines “PESCA ACTIVA” and “MUNDO NÁUTICO” among others, and electronically through the international

please contact us. We will gladly discuss with you this great opportunity for your company to help us with this big cause.

For this event in 2012, we now have operating our new site at www. clubdepescaanzoategui. com through which we will give support to all those companies sponsoring the event this year. No more for now, and we hope to hear from you soon, we also take this opportunity to thank you for your time and to send The Foundation Center for warm greetings. Integrated Child Support and Improvement’s (CIAMI, http:// The Organizing Committee at www.ciami.net), mission is www.clubdepescaanzoategui.com to serve and help children, youth and adults with special Ricardo De Ana - Carlos educational needs through García M - Vanessa González a comprehensive treatment. This is delivered by an Tlfs Vzla: 58 - 424 - 826.62.11 interdisciplinary team that - BB PIN: 220FDB2F / 414 encourages school, social 818.76.91 / 424 - 876.03.44 and professional integration, info@clubdepescaanzoategui.com and in turn, guides their families into becoming actively involved in their children’s education as a fundamental pillar. For more information on how to participate or assist as a sponsor,

MADEIRA

An enchanting island just a few hours flight from the European Continent where game fish swim and visitors roam.

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IN MEMORY OF

Dennis Froud

Denis Froud, known as ‘Denis the Menace’ to some, ‘Captain Den’ to others and not forgetting ‘The Old Man of the Sea’ another favourite which referred to his remarkable resemblance to Ernest Hemingway, died peacefully in his sleep on February 13th, 2012 in England surrounded by his family. An accomplished fisherman he started as a youngster fishing the local ponds, streams and River Medway… he was soon catching roach, bream, perch, barbel and chub…. Always one to stretch his horizons Denis soon looked to the Southern coastline and the sea beyond. During the late seventies and early eighties he fished from ports along the coast including Plymouth, Gosport, Folkstone and Dover. Denis caught many specimen and record fish indeed whilst afloat but more importantly perhaps made lifelong friendships wherever he fished. Denis was always looking to stretch himself and he soon started to get an interest in even bigger game from tropical climes. He was a founder member of the Sportfishing Club of the British Isles. A club he served tirelessly throughout his life. During his career he set 23 International Game Fishing Association World Records. These ranged from 2lb line class records to all tackle records. Four of these records still stand. One for a Porgbeagle shark of 107lbs 07ozs on 4lb line class that will in all probability never be broken. He set 15 British and European Line Class records. OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY

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Ambassador program “ Our Elite Ambassadors are our international rock stars. They are elite fishing and conservation icons who actively promote the GreenFish brand and its sustainable fishing message. They are volunteers who have committed to evangelizing the importance of preserving the resource through GreenFish Education programs. Their widespread community recognition Bryan Godber, founder of and outreach help build a Greenfish says of the Elite grassroots movement that

ensures more fishermen will make more informed choices for the long-term health of the resource. Other Elite Ambassadors include:Jim Sammons, Conway Bowman, Paul Sharman, Dr. Zeb Hogan and Teeg Stouffer See:www.greenfishmovement.com for more information.

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