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Mike Green (Caster)
New member Username: Caster
Post Number: 182 Registered: 12-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 6:03 pm: | |
Larry, Congrats! Thanks for the work on the board! |
   
Mike Green (Caster)
New member Username: Caster
Post Number: 181 Registered: 12-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 5:06 pm: | |
fished Montana de Oro today At the high tide for kelp. saw one barred landed, good size too, the surf was big, almost no beach in places. Looked realy rough offshore, guess I'll burn some cow on the barbie tonight, too bad, I've been hankerin some ceveche. |
   
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
New member Username: Stacey
Post Number: 164 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 2:18 pm: | |
I suppose I down-played the bumpyness a little, that was the first time I either dropped to my knees or rear on the deck to fish. Still a good time was had. Correction to last post i was using a lever-drag shimano tld25, It helped save my thumb on the descent. Michele if you have any digital photos try posting them to photobucket.com and post a link, it's a free site. |
   
Michele (Fiesta)
New member Username: Fiesta
Post Number: 218 Registered: 10-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 10:43 am: | |
A little bumpy?? I guess the pictures with me in my life jacket haven't circulated yet. |
   
Larry (Admin)
Board Administrator Username: Admin
Post Number: 55 Registered: 2-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 11:25 pm: | |
hello.... sorry for the delays. we had our 2nd baby feb 8. all is good (as well as can be) yes... need sleep and help managing the 2 babies FYI: the new board is about 40% ready. |
   
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
New member Username: Stacey
Post Number: 163 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 4:08 pm: | |
As someone on the boat said it's like pulling up a trash can. A rail plate and a 2 speed reel would come in handy but isn't necessary. I had a 4/0 wide spooled with 50# braided line using the big jigs they sell at virg's with chemical glow sticks, treble hooks and a tobacco bag filled with crushed mackeral attached. I got bit after dropping down 150-300 feet while 2 other guys near me had hooked up at lower depths and coaxed my squid to shallower waters. I don't think there is any great skill involved, its just a matter of having your lure in the right place at the right time. It was a little bumpy last night so all i could do was drop to my knees put the rod on the rail and wind. I'm still wanting to see a surface bite/ frenzy, so I'll probably be on the next weekend trip if there is one sheduled. |
   
Mike Green (Caster)
New member Username: Caster
Post Number: 180 Registered: 12-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 1:46 pm: | |
Stacey, Whats squid fishing like? I've never been, but it sounds interesting, thanks |
   
mark godfrey (The_mistrsess)
New member Username: The_mistrsess
Post Number: 33 Registered: 7-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 1:10 pm: | |
Salmon season opener is April 7th |
   
Jeff Stulberg (Good_karma)
New member Username: Good_karma
Post Number: 16 Registered: 9-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 10:40 am: | |
What date does the ocean salmon season begin for 2007? |
   
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
New member Username: Stacey
Post Number: 162 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 5:30 am: | |
Rory, It was last night . I think we got six total. Treble hooks attached to the squid jigs really helped them from coming unbuttoned. |
   
Cory P (Bluecodder)
New member Username: Bluecodder
Post Number: 20 Registered: 5-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 5:19 am: | |
Sent some squid pics to your email Michele, Thanks for a unique experience, glad I brought the camera. According to the picture time and date, I caught mine @ 10:00 sharp, with not much line out..Im guessing 200-250 tops. |
   
Rory Forsythe (Pluto)
New member Username: Pluto
Post Number: 22 Registered: 11-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 9:10 am: | |
Which Saturday? Today? |
   
Michele (Fiesta)
New member Username: Fiesta
Post Number: 217 Registered: 10-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 7:39 pm: | |
Next squid trip is scheduled for Sat. night at 5:00 Pm . There are enough people to go, we will decide by 1:00 pm Sat, depending on the weather. Either way, we will get back out there. |
   
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
New member Username: Stacey
Post Number: 161 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 8:37 pm: | |
Darby or Michele: I have a question to ask either one of you regarding upcoming squid trips: my email adress is seacretweapon at charter dot net |
   
George Milanés (Cubano)
New member Username: Cubano
Post Number: 33 Registered: 6-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 2:24 pm: | |
All, Thanks again for info. and tips regarding the electric downrigger problem I am experiencing with my Scotty(s). As an update to service center and for general info. the service for Scotty now is Lodi, Fisherman's Friend (209)369-0204. The Pro-Troll in Concord no longer handles the Scotty line. Spoke to FF person who sounded pleasant and eager to help, he says it could be an upgrade only way to tell is send them in and Scotty will take care of the upgrade repair and send them back. Well, so far so good. So next step put them in the mail and hope for the best. |
   
HARRELL KIMBALL (Catmakai)
New member Username: Catmakai
Post Number: 567 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 7:31 am: | |
George; This link has a phone no.for Scotty and some repair centers. A couple of years ago Scotty put out a free retrofit kit to solve that problem. It fixed mine. http://www.scotty.com/marine/support/support/warranty.html |
   
Gary Foster (Foskie)
New member Username: Foskie
Post Number: 19 Registered: 2-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 7:03 pm: | |
I think if you open the top of the downrigger there's a way of adjusting the amount of drag. Been awhile since I looked at mine. |
   
George Milanés (Cubano)
New member Username: Cubano
Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 6:44 pm: | |
Harold, Thanks for the quick response. Yeah, does this sound familiar? The trouble I had toward the end of season last year was the weight once retrieved on "auto", as you know hits the top of boom where it always as stopped, and the weight stays put tangling there, then of course you hit the switch to off. Problem I am experiencing is that once it hits the top of the boom, its stops Ok but the weight slips dropping anywhere between 10-20 feet back down into the water. Just seems to me there must be a braking mechanism worn or something not engaging in the gearing. Anyhow, again thanks amigo for the tip. I am on it first thing tomorrow. |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 302 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 7:57 am: | |
Here we go SQUID SALAD 1 LB squid juice of one lemon 1 1/2 cup olive oil 6 cloves of garlic peeled and sliced 3 green chilis, seeded and sliced salt&peper to taste 1. clean squid in cold water 2.slice the bodys into 1/2 inch pieces 3. pour lemon juice into pan of boiling water 4. Plunge squid into water for ( one min only) 5. drain immediately 6.heat oil in seperate saucepan until very hot, drop in sliced garlic and chilis & saute until garlic golden brown and chili are crispy. 7. remove from heat and cool 8. season squid with salt and pepper 9. pour cooled oil mixture over squid and mix 10. serve over green salad. Thats my Two cents worth , ENJOY Blackie / Sr Killer B,s |
   
freddie hollander (Freddie)
New member Username: Freddie
Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 9:48 pm: | |
Dave, that sure is a good explanation, and thanks for the personal email. Great chatting with you brother. "Freddy, that is a quote from a speaker we had at a mig meeting, when I said basically the same thing you said in your post. My question at the time was, why are we being so restricted so for a non target fish, non target because the customers didn`t want them. The answer was they are targeted down south because you fish deeper water. In fact when I ran my 6 pack boat out of Newport Harbor and fished the 14mi bank and the east end of Catalina in 70-100 fathoms I targeted them. As you say easy to identify on the meter. Hope that is a good explanition." Dave |
   
Harold R. Miller (Bingo)
New member Username: Bingo
Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 8:01 pm: | |
I own 2 Scotty electric downriggers. I had a problem back in 2001 which sounds much like what you are describing. I called Scotty Pro-Troll (Concord CA) (925) 825 8560. The person I dealt with was really great. I described my behavior problem, he said he thought he knew what I needed, and shipped me the parts (no charge, I think they have a lifetime warranty on their parts). He said call him back and he would talk me through the installation if I needed help. Turned out I didn't; everything worked out great. I hope you can have as good luck/service. |
   
George Milanés (Cubano)
New member Username: Cubano
Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 7:46 pm: | |
Wow, just finished reading the squid buzz...I would have jumped at the opportunity to go, had I known...bummer, anyway....not to change the subject, however I have a question: Where can I find parts for my Scotty electric downriggers?? Problem is the brake (I think) needs replacing if there is one...Kinda frustrated cuz you go to the Web and nothing is offered other...any help greatly appreciated. |
   
Dave Rymal (Dave_rymal)
New member Username: Dave_rymal
Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 4:18 pm: | |
Freddy, that is a quote from a speaker we had at a mig meeting, when I said basically the same thing you said in your post. My question at the time was, why are we being so restricted so for a non target fish, non target because the customers didn`t want them. The answer was they are targeted down south because you fish deeper water. In fact when I ran my 6 pack boat out of Newport Harbor and fished the 14mi bank and the east end of Catalina in 70-100 fathoms I targeted them. As you say easy to identify on the meter. Hope that is a good explanition. Dave |
   
Al McVay (Aj_mcvay)
New member Username: Aj_mcvay
Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 10:57 am: | |
Does anyone ever fish halibut in the winter in deeper water? I did not see any closure for halibut in the regs. Al |
   
freddie hollander (Freddie)
New member Username: Freddie
Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 9:33 am: | |
Response to Dave Rymal: "The Boccacio problem is below Conception where it`s a target species" Dave, Let's not perpetuate enviro blather onto other management areas. A trawl survey has never been conducted by the PFMC (Alec McCall) below Pt. Conception, so the status of bocaccio is not known. They are (were) a target species because they are so abundant and still are. It's almost impossible to rockfish in SoCal, particularly south of the N. Channel Islands without encountering them. Our limit is now one in the 10 fish rockfish bag limit. They are everywhere and easily read on the meter because they school about 3 fathoms above the bottom and are very aggressive, so difficult get below them with iron to the vermillion, staries, etc. To assume there is a problem ("The Boccacio problem is below Conception where it`s a target species") where historically no trawl survey has been conducted, validates the B.S. and blather. Its abundance is the reason it was abandoned in favor of Cowcod to create what is now known as the 4300 square mile Cowcod Conservation Area. |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 301 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 7:13 pm: | |
HUMBOLT SQUID YEA LARRY THEY ARE TASTY, I pounded the hell out of them also , egg and a mixture of cracker and crushed pine nuts , fried them quick in canola oil , almost thawed out another pack , they are to die for not tuff very tender , if fact I think my grandfather with NO TEETH could eat them. CHOW Blackie |
   
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
New member Username: Fishmaster
Post Number: 241 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 12:06 pm: | |
Greetings, I've been waiting for this board to get fixed so I could post my Baja Fish Report...but I guess it will never happen. Here is my report from the best board ever: The Salty Dogs (Oregon). It is a two parter! Please email me if you have any questions. best fishes, Steve http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?p=1404682#post1404682 http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?p=1398054#post1398054 |
   
Larry Holt (Rodcrafter)
New member Username: Rodcrafter
Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 9:27 am: | |
Cooked a little more of the Humboldt fillets up last night. This time I beat the heck out em with my mallet and got them up to about twice the original size. Dipped em in egg batter, rollem em in bread crumbs and fired them in my wok using peanut oil. Thought we were eating Abalone. Everyone raved and it was gone in minutes. Made a great sauce by mixing mayo with Bullseye chipotle BBQ sauce and a touch of habanero (hot but real tasty). |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 300 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 7:53 am: | |
Pico Creek was good again yesterday , three good fish and six others mixed barred and silvers. |
   
DEN UEDA (Tin_can)
New member Username: Tin_can
Post Number: 86 Registered: 5-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 11:32 am: | |
Rory you are correct these squid are the humbolts, they are like hooking up to a parachute, with jet props, good luck if you can get out den |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 299 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 9:27 am: | |
Marty ; If you want then BLOODY SAND WORMS quick, pick up a pack at VIRGS they had a good supply of them , as for rigging same as a carolina rig for fresh water , 1/4 to 3/4 slider weight swivel 24 inch leaded hook size depends on fish , I like a 4 or 2 red color. Use half the worm , thread it on and leave a 1/2 inch sticking out , works every time , now you just got to go get em , Good luck. STACEY; Some of the guys in the club have a beach up that way , they go thru the fence and fish this great beach , have not tried it yet , but I will , I think the best so far is little pico for me , gonna hit it this afternoon , You must still be working that area up there huh? If i were you I would put my gear in the truck and hit them spots after work , or at lunch time. Mike |
   
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
New member Username: Stacey
Post Number: 160 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 9:56 pm: | |
Good Post Joe. Thanks for all your help and instruction on the squid trip. I Had a lot of fun on and was suprised to see a few friends from the past. I got skunked myself, but was given a few filets to take home, thanks. I think I prefer the smaller squid for eating. I'll definetly go again if the trip were on a Friday or Saturday night Mike: I've noticed a nice beach about 4 miles north of the lighthouse. It appears to be within the new state land area that the Hearst family has sold/donated.. looks like good perch area. Don't know if it would fall within upcoming MPA area by my observation from the roadway. |
   
David Joseph Anderton (Bbq)
New member Username: Bbq
Post Number: 52 Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 7:48 pm: | |
Hello Rory, Check with Virges, for the next week schedule. Michell Rawley, is looking for the next weather window. We went Monday, night had a great trip 25 Squid, 15 to 25 pounds. $78 dollar boat ride, worth while. Everyone we have given our steaks to have said it is the best eating Calamari, they have ever eaten. Best regards, Joseph Anderton BBQ. |
   
Marty Johnson (Dogpro)
New member Username: Dogpro
Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 6:22 pm: | |
Surf Perch. Bloody sand worm? 6" out of Cabelas..Berklry Gulp? What color? What size hook and how do you rig it? Does the Berkley gulp sand crab work?? Salmon fishing...Has any body ever tried the 135# Braided line instead of Stainless for the downriggers? Less drag, less noise...no need for the black box...I discovered Tognazinnis "Dockside cafe" today...In particular the Bbq'd Oysters!!!!!! dang!!!!!! Im hooked.. Oh...If anyone is interested, I have 2 litters of Very nice German Shorthair Pointers...These are the white and liver..very Flashy...and a very special line that I have been breeding for 13 years...They are a sleep in bed with ya, Watch a Nascar race in your lap...and the best hunting Pointer you will ever see...Flashy and stylish. www.rajunkennels.com Marty 237.1886 |
   
Rory Forsythe (Pluto)
New member Username: Pluto
Post Number: 21 Registered: 11-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 4:20 pm: | |
I may have missed it. But where are these big squid being caught! I want some! Are they Humboldt Squid? Are they like the ones on the following site? http://www.tackletour.com/reviewsquidfishing.html |
   
David Joseph Anderton (Bbq)
New member Username: Bbq
Post Number: 51 Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 9:13 am: | |
F.Y.I Friday March 30th, Michell Rawley, and friends will be hosting the 2nd Salmon Enhancement, benefit BBQ. Tri Tip, Chicken, beans, beer, wine, and more. Raffle tickets, and auction. All donations will go to the Central Coast Salmon Enhancement program. Come and join the fun. Best regards, Joseph Anderton BBQ. |
   
David Joseph Anderton (Bbq)
New member Username: Bbq
Post Number: 50 Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 8:45 pm: | |
Squid cooking old reliable, Dip in scambled eggs, cover with Italian, bread crumbs, sprinkel with garlic pounder, dust with parmesain, bake 375 in the oven, 10 minutes each side. Um, Um, good. Best regards, Joseph Anderotn BBQ. |
   
Timothy Foley (Tree_doc)
New member Username: Tree_doc
Post Number: 141 Registered: 6-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 8:26 pm: | |
In case there's someone out there that's not on DFG's Marine Management email list...here are this year's Regs. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/sportfishing_regs2007.html |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 298 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 5:41 pm: | |
Thanks Larry for them NUTS. On another note went out and put a hurtin on them perch today , started out at San Simeon got one good fish and lots of dinks , left at about 1300 and went to little pico , a fish every cast, finished out my limit had four that were 14 inchers the rest hand size , kept fishing catch and release until the two BIG elephant seals decided to challange me for the beach, had me runnin , these guys were looking for a fight , I think I need to change my wet suit color, Anyway was a great day fishing , all fish came on them BLOODY SAND WORMS. Blackie Sr / Killer B,s |
   
Larry Holt (Rodcrafter)
New member Username: Rodcrafter
Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 11:58 am: | |
My cooking plans are basically the same as abalone. Give it a slight tenderizing treatment, roll it in crushed pistchios (however you spell them damned green nuts) and fry it up in hot olive oil. Although I do have a pasta sauce recipe that looks pretty tasty.... |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 297 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 7:51 am: | |
Squid; Last night I took a 8 inch square piece, put it on a good solid surface , put a towel over it and wacked it with my ab hammer , cut into 1/2 in strips and rolled it in some garlic salt, deep fried it , it was very good and tender. Blackie |
   
Eric Endersby (Eric_endersby)
New member Username: Eric_endersby
Post Number: 21 Registered: 7-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 6:15 pm: | |
Michele: Great job! Please let us know when/if you have another squid trip planned. You've peaked my interest as I have little desire to take my little 22-footer out 35 miles at night. We pulled a few of those Humboldts on the beach in Baja two winters ago when they washed up. I'd be happy with just one! Eric |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 296 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 5:58 pm: | |
THANKS For that Joe , Ill give it a try , the best part is I did not have to crank them ugly dudes up from the depths. Mike |
   
David Joseph Anderton (Bbq)
New member Username: Bbq
Post Number: 49 Registered: 10-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 5:28 pm: | |
Hello Mike, We cut the steaks down the middle long ways, then make into about six smaller steaks. When this is done, fillet about an 1/8 inch off each side, you wll notice on the outer skin side it will require a little more, the orange things will guide you, You can see the the difference in the meat color and texture. After this there should be no need for pounding. Best regarrds, Joseph Anderton BBQ. |
   
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
New member Username: Blackie
Post Number: 295 Registered: 8-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 4:19 pm: | |
OK Larry,,,, NOW how in the hell do you prepare these big slabs of SQUID , I have about 25# that was given to me today . Blackie |
   
Larry Holt (Rodcrafter)
New member Username: Rodcrafter
Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 12:42 pm: | |
The Humbolt's went off on the first stop from 250-600 then the wind came up and it was hard work. The crew was great and kept fishing until around 6am so everyone had a chance to pull on a big squirt. I highly recommend a stout rod with at least 400yds of spectra ( I used a 5'-60# tuna stick with a TLD30II); the large glow squid bar with a lumilight, light stick or whatever and bring along some 1-2 lb rock cod weights to add in case the wind comes up. You get a lot of steaks out of one of these babies but you do work for it. Do not, I repeat do not pump the rod. And if the wind blows you will be doing the Squid Tango kinda like the Tuna Shuffle. Make the trip and have a good time. Thanks to eveyone at Virg's and the Admiral's crew for a fun and creative trip. Had a blast! |
   
Bob Hather (Windfall)
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