Will not have the boat with, mostly bank fishing. The striper bite has been good and anglers are experiencing some exciting morning topwater action from about 5:00 am-7:30 am. Some catfish anglers are catching fish on shrimp, hot dogs, and prepared stink baits as well. The most productive striper lures have been Bass Assassin or Keitech swimbaits rigged on a lead jighead, or Alabama Rigs with TWO hooks (AZGFD Regulation). These anadromous species spend a majority of their adult lives in the ocean and Chesapeake Bay, making annual spring spawning runs up freshwater rivers and streams such as the Dragon. Successful anglers are using inline spinners, spoons or worms and marshmallows. There is no limit on possession of blue catfish less than 32 inches in Virginias tidal rivers. 1 - 4 of 4 Posts This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. We have heard of some Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum getting caught in the area. Then hold on for the ride! IM heading up there this weekend for a camping trip and lookin to fish.
Artificial lures like soft plastics, floating jerkbaits, and bluegill imitation baits are accounting for a large majority of Roper bass. Nick lives in AZ with his wife Krystal and their young son, with baby number two due in fall 2022! If youre willing to join the large groups of boats exploiting giant schools of slabs, crappie jigs in white, chartreuse, and pink or minnows should put some tasty white fillets in your boat! In the last week we weighed in one Cobia that was 67lb 9oz. Have fun learning how to catch them using new techniques and dont be afraid to try new things. Redear sunfish are schooling in deeper water in 25 to 40ft of water off main lake points. Southern Arizonas fishing hotspot Roper Lake has started to slow down a bit as the water temps continue to drop. if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; Some of the big Roper Lake largemouths are actively feeding on stocked rainbow trout. The spinnerbait bite is good upriver on points where cattails turn into backwater channels. I don't typically like throwing reaction baits in super clear water with no wind. Lake Level 448.95 and Average Daytime Water Temp 78 Degrees. The lower Dragon also supports excellent populations of channel catfish and white catfish, however in recent years blue catfish have begun to replace these two species in the fish community, and anglers can expect to increasing numbers of blue catfish relative to channel and white catfish. undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. The bass fishing at Roper Lake is still very good for 2-4-pound fish! The Cobia bite has improved with bigger fish. Congratulations to all the anglers out there that were successful this Cobia Season. Nice Spot are being caught near Mooring Buoy near the Rappahannock River Bridge. The fish are out there. All anglers, captains, and guides fishing for cobia must obtain a Recreational Cobia Permit from the Commission and report all harvest and cobia fishing activity. Largemouth bass are providing plenty of action on small white or shad colored jerkbaits like the Pointer 78 or 100. During this time of year, its crucial to keep an eye on your electronics to find bait balls, a defensive measure when small fish swarm in a tightly packed spherical formation, and schools of larger fish. See the fishing regulations section on the web at: Fishing Regulations. We have several anglers report on the Catch of Spanish Mackerel around Windmill Bar, Fleets Bay and the mouth of the Rappahannock. The albino trout have been a nice addition and visitors seem to really like catching them. 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); On rocky banks, you may have a few looking for crawfish to eat. LuckyCraft Pointer 128/158s or pencil poppers are working well. Evenings or mornings with foul weather and/or windy conditions have been best. The smallmouth bass bite has been fair to good during late morning through afternoon hours. It makes for a fairly reliable gathering point for stripers, and anglers casting jigs or trolling plugs along the pilings commonly enjoy some action. The Spade Fish bite is still on at the Cell, a lot of small fish with big fish mixed in. Smallies usually bite these jigs as they fall so be ready and keep the slack out of your line as the jig descends. Have fun and good luck out there! Most shad are congregating on the California side, in the main basin area, near Chalk Cliffs. Look for fish on beds or amid the lakes ample cover. Some trout are also being picked up with these baits as well. Most of the successful reports are coming from the mouth of the river south to Black Rock cove. Green tailed Bass Assassins, pointer 100,128s and live shad have accounted for most of these fish. Large numbers of white perch are available on small chartreuse spinners in the river. Advertising |
The Cobia bite has continued to improve with several legal fish over 40in being caught. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Piankatank River Waterfront Homes For Sale The Piankatank River is located between the York and the Rappahannock rivers and Mobjack Bay in the Middle Peninsula. The Cobia bite has continued to improve with several legal fish over 40in being caught. Many of those found in this small tributary are located on or near channel edges, making them particularly attractive to game fish on the hunt for dinner. Reports of both quality and quantity have been coming in from anglers focusing on topwater presentations while using lures like hollow belly frogs and walking baits. Bronzeye and popper topwater frogs are working well just before sunset. Guide, All Rights Reserved. Per usual, the sunfish are cooperative here with the standard offerings and catfishing has slowed to a near halt. Or use our wind forecast to find the wind speed today in Hartfield/Piankatank River or to have a look at the wind direction tomorrow at Hartfield/Piankatank River. Water temperatures are pushing 80 degrees and bottom fishing is doing better. Bass fishing is still pretty slow but the monster fish are out there hunting fresh, hatchery raised rainbow trout. Good locations to find shad/stripers last week were the Chalk Cliffs, Mesquite Bay 2 & the mouth of the river. One angler reported a decent bite from the north fishing pier on nightcrawlers just after dark. After the first stocking, anglers are reporting success with spinners, garlic scented Powerbait, and small marshmallows fished on light line in the 46-pound range. the Cobia bite continues to improve with several fish over 40in being caught. Post Reply Trolling seems to be the best method with 24 30 oz sinkers using squid and minnows for bait. Use a 4' throw net (the largest legal size) or a snag hook to catch shad and cast near active schools. Top Fish Species. Bass and other fish will use the shadows as cover because its comfortable for them and they can ambush baitfish easily. Spadefish still being caught at the cell on clam bait. Trout fishing has been very good here and many anglers are catching their six fish limits. Spade fish are being caught at the Cell. The Spade fish are still at The Cell and Wolftrap but a lot are small. Then cut a hotel size soft or peeler crab in half, and thread the entire thing onto the hook. Trout fishing has been pretty good at Roper Lake and Dankworth pond. Catfish are being caught regularly from shore using nightcrawlers. Smallmouth are on beds spawning now. Work your topwater presentation along the outside edged of floating weed mats. Some Spanish Mackerel have been picked up trolling Clark spoons. Most teams weighed in a limit of fish and the average fish caught was 2.36 pounds. They troll, often with floating plugs like Mir-O-Lures, Rapalas, or Yo-Zuris, in as erratic a way as possible. Largemouth bass anglers should still be focusing on cover. Should be everything you mentioned in there.Good luck. Bass fishing has been slow but keep in mind this relatively small lake warms up quickly in the spring and they should spawn sooner than larger lakes in Arizona. Green tailed Bass Assassins, Pointer 100 and 128s and live shad seem to be the best bait choices currently. Smallmouth bass typically spawn a little deeper than theirlargemouth cousins, but sight fishing (with polarized sunglasses) is still possible in clear water areas on days with little to no wind. Anglers have reported that Spanish Mackerel at the mouth of the Rappahannock, Windmill Point and at the Cut Channel. Bait anglers are doing well with nightcrawlers. The specific fishing information found here will change seasonally so check back often to enjoy fishing success regardless of when you've planned your visit. Middlesex County Streams (35). Lake Havasu stripers are currently in pre-spawn mode and will spawn mid-April thru most of May. 10462 S River Heights Dr. South Jordan, UT CHANGE STORE. Trout fishing isnt quite as hot here as it is at Roper, but anglers are picking up some trout with garlic scented Power Bait or nightcrawlers. In the Dragon Run can be found such varieties of fish as bass . Live Eels and chum seems to be the bait setup and that is working for most anglers. Early/Mid AM hours have been best. Today he is Captain Chris Newsome, owner and operator of Bay Fly Fishing, a fishing charter business based in Mathews County. Flipping Texas-rigged creature baits into the tule pockets, dropshotting worms near the bank, and throwing wacky-rigged Senkos seem to be the go-to methods right now. Mill Creek (Grey Point), Rappahannock River, Most visited spots in United States of America. As the day progresses, change focus to submerged weed beds (8-15 feet) with Carolina rigged plastics like Brush Hogs, curly tail Power Worms, and Senkos. Try small to med size bluegills or redear sunfish from 6pm to 2amThen hold on for the ride! Will you catch the new world-record sunfish at Lake Havasu? With Fishbrain you can save relevant baits, follow species you are targeting, and keep a list of waters to explore. Look for grassy areas in shallow waters while using soft baits and mirror lures. Bass are in the shallows and biting well on a variety of baits. Stripers have been chasing shad around the north Windsor basin in the early morning and late afternoon hours. Add a glass bead between the swivel and sinker to attract bass in lower visibility water. The information below is designed to help anglers understand bass behavior and how to maximize success during this late transition period. Anglers who are familiar with Piankatank River are asked to suggest changes using the link above. Fishing is good at Alamo again this month! Carp anglers are reporting success with cornin the evenings. The 2018 recreational cobia regulations are as follows: 40-inch, total length, minimum size limit; 1-fish daily possession limit or 3-fish-daily vessel limit, whichever is more restrictive; only one fish per vessel per day may be greater than 50 inches in total length; an open season of June 1 through September 30; and gaffing is now allowed to land a cobia while fishing recreationally. The channel catfish bite is excellent right now and numerous cats are being caught on cut mackerel or squid off deeper points and coves in 15 to 35 ft of water. Garlic flavored dough baits fished on the bottom and small inline spinners are both currently working well for the hungry rainbows. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Pro tip: Polarized sunglasses really help see through the glare! The sunfish and bluegill at Dankworth are readily biting nightcrawlers as well and are often caught incidentally when targeting trout. any one here ever fished the piankatank river also known as dragon run up near thousand trails campground this time of year. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are both hitting on poppers, Super Spooks, and buzzbaits. sinkers and 12 to 15lb test with a 24 to 36" leader. Crappie fishing is fair at night under lights. The GPS coordinates for this Stream are 37.5359669 (latitude), -76.2957755 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is unknown feet (unknown meters) above sea level. The two best times to fish are when it's raining and when it's not. For smallmouth bass, try deep diving brown or red crawdad colored crankbaits (8-15ft) around rocks or gravel/rock shorelines where smallmouth are actively hunting crawdads. Six largemouth over six-pounds have been reported in the last week from areas near the Cholla Launch Ramp. Top Animal . The bass will chase bait towards the creeks, and in the backs of the first pockets near the mouth of the creek, or even in flats with hard cover. Plenty of sunfish and bluegill are being caught from both shore and floating pier with nightcrawlers and mealworms. Other bass anglers have reported success with Texas-rigged worms in green or blue. Anglers have regularly reported catching largemouth in the 5-7-pound range from boat and shore. During both the spring and fall seasons, striped bass, particularly schooling males, can be found in the Piankatank and lower Dragon Run below Route 17. One of our experienced fishing guides will show you everything discussed above while sharing an unforgettable day on the water. Those fishing the Baltimore-area creeks reported a very good pickerel bite last weekend with between a half-dozen and 10 fish on average, between a trio of anglers. Largemouth are most abundant from Route 17 downstream to the lower end of the no wake zone below Megs Bay, where the river widens considerably and seasonal salinity levels limit largemouth occurrence. Bluegill and sunfish are being caught regularly with small bright colored jigs around structure, or mealworms under a bobber.
Largemouth bass are hitting on shad colored deep diving cranks and 2 hook Alabama rigs. Remember Cobia Season opens June 1st. Lake Havasus giant redear sunfish could be caught at any time and records are being broken on a regular basis. Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum are still hard to find and so are Flounder. During the middle of the day, Roper Lake bass anglers are doing well drop shotting deeper water. While pointing out that the specific locations of weedbeds do shift quite a bit from year to year, here are five important spots youll want to check out, the next time you head for Mobjack Bay. Spade Fish are being harvested at the Cell, anglers reporting success with Clams. Anyone interested in fishing Piankatank River or waters within the wider area around Poquoson should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Nevertheless, when its good, its really good! Garlic scented Power Bait fished on the bottom or nightcrawlers under a bobber are your best bets in the mornings and mid-late afternoons. Whopper floppers and frogs seem to be the go to lures, but anglers are reporting success with a variety of topwater presentations. Bass fishing has been much slower at Dankworth. Dropshot presentations are still very productive for anglers who prefer using lures. Sign up here to get the weekly FishTalk Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic fishing reports in your email inbox, every Friday by noon. The striper fishing at Lake Havasu has been good! Plan a trip to Patagonia, and start building new outdoor memories! Fish fast and cover water quickly until you get that first bite, then slow down and work that spot hard to catch more schooled up fish. Bass school up near hard cover like rocks, wood, and other somewhat permanent hard structures after leaving their summer areas. Some good sized Rocks are falling for umbrella rigs inside the Rapp, but again, they have been elusive. Spot, croaker, bluefish, stripers, trout, and other salt water game fish abound in the Piankatank. Good shoreline fishing is available there. RegardlessA bad day fishing at Alamo is better than any day at work! Bass fishing at Patagonia has been tough.
fbq('init', '2045670448804120'); Good action has been reported off of Gwynns Island @ Deep Rock and at the Rappahannock River Bridge & Carters Creek (White Stone Side). Since 1964, Piankatank Shores boasts an unmatched combination of wildlife, fishing and boating. The bait must have a very slow rate of fall to give bass time to take it. Live shad are producing stripers over 3lbs. Most fish are being caught on plastic worms dropshotted near the cattails or chatterbaits fished near shore. Bass in the 1-3-pound range have been biting crankbaits, dropshotted worms, and one angler reported decent success on Dankworth bass with nightcrawlers. During the spring spawn they are tending eggs and guarding them from attacks by predators. If you look on the map for a small bridge north of rt17 that crosses the Dragon. Right now, stripers are hitting shallow running lures and topwater baits like the Pointer 128,158s, Super Spooks and Pencil Poppers in the morning during the first hour of light or so. Generally, the anglers reporting success this month are fishing from watercraft. Bluegill and sunfish seem to be everywhere and biting mealworms and nightcrawlers very readily. Bass fishing has been slow from shore but boat anglers are doing well by fishing crankbaits slowly along the cattails. Bass fishing is pretty hot right now at Roper Lake! Bass fishing has been slow but this is the time of year outsized fish are typically caught on trout imitation baits.
The crappie are turning on and most anglers have had the best recent success close to shallow submerged trees, jigging with a minnow hooked like a trailer. Catfish come up to shallower areas at night to feed and can be caught from shore with regularity. Make sure you visit our Facebook Page&Instagram Page for pictures of local catch and our fishing reports. The striper bite has been fair. Look for seagulls diving on the schools of shad coming to the surface. No reports of catfish at either location but the action for these bottom-dwellers will heat up soon! The increased underwater vegetation might be frustrating for anglers, but those that stick with it end up with some nice Dankworth bass; especially flipping into the cattails lining the shore. White small rooster tails and small white grubs will supply some great fun. The Spanish mackerel are still hitting the Clark spoons and some fish are 24 inches and larger. Water levels are low and seems to be affecting the quality of fishing. #deltaville#deltavillefishing#chesapeakefishing. In Virginia, regulations regarding the harvest and possession of river herring are set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. One angler reported that the Roper Lake largemouth bass are currently schooling at 15-feet. All of these species are important economic and recreational resources of the Chesapeake Bay. According to the anglers we surveyed at the lake, the morning largemouth bite has been decent by the dam from gray light until 630 am. So right from the dock you can keep pretty busy. We are currently out of bait at the park store and should be replenished around the middle of the month. Bait of choice is blood worms. Fish 15-20 feet down near brush lines. In the Dragon Run can be found such varieties of fish as bass, pickerel, perch, sunfish, redbreast, bluegill and catfish. It is now illegal for any person fishing tidal rivers to have river herring in their possession this includes blueback herring and alewife. Smallmouth bass are hitting Shad colored jerkbaits like the Staysee 90, or white/shad pattern Rat-L-Traps. Outdoor News |
The bluegill bite has slowed some, but mealworm or nightcrawler presentations off the fishing piers are still picking up fish. Conversely, the pre-front conditions before a storm (fallingbarometer) can translate to great fishing! The expanses of lowland hardwoods and cypress swamps that fringe the river make for a trip back in time for those adventurous few who venture here, and fishing will be an added bonus to a wonderful wildlife experience. with all of the rain that we had, look out for stuff floating around. Below are regulations that are in place this year courtesy Virginia Marine Resource Commission. The catfish bite has been excellent during the evenings in bays where the grass isnt too thick.
The Spot bite continues to improve with some Croaker & Mullett mixed in while biting on bloodworms. The Dankworth pond fishing report is pretty much identical to the Roper Lake report above with the added benefit of an active sunfish bite. Deadstick the bait longer on each cast. Stripers move in on them at first light to corral the shad against the shore for an easy meal. Anglers are reporting success when using minnows on roadrunnerswith dark bodies and green or white heads. Check the wind forecast for Hartfield/Piankatank River when you search for the best travel destinations for your kiteboarding, windsurfing or sailing vacations in United States of America. Try small swimbaits like the Keitech Fat Impact rigged on a ball head jig, a weightless 4-inch Senko, or dropshot worms near shore. Plenty of sunfish and bluegill can be caught here from the shoreline using mealworms and nightcrawlers. When you do locate a school, it will make for an absolutely amazing day on the water! Either use a bobber with an 18 leader or let the worm slowly sink on its own without weights for a deeper, more natural presentation for larger fish. The Patagonia Elite Anglers tournament this month was met with hot weather and killer bass fishing. Fishing Reports (Results 1 - 10 of 1225) Location Store Date Davis Lake New. Were getting some reports of morning boils of large stripers from 6am to 9am. Fishing from the piers after dark is your best bet with nightcrawlers, anchovies, shrimp, or other common catfish offerings. Department of Game and Inland Fisheries They can be both deep or shallow, using rocks or wood for cover, cruising open water, or hanging out in submerged grass. The Spot bite is still doing good a lot of #2 fish are getting caught, in both the Rappahannock and Pianakatank rivers. Some anglers are reporting great days on weightless Senkos in a variety of colors like Natural Shad, Baby Bass, and Green Pumpkin. Other good locations this week are the Chalk cliffs, Mesquite Bay 2, and the mouth of the river. Successful anglers have been using live minnows, shad, or night crawlers to entice Alamos channel and yellow bullhead catfish. Use a 4' throw net (the largest legal size) or a snag hook to catch shad to use as live bait. If you like fishing with live bait, nightcrawlers are working well near shore. Do not park on RT 17 they will tow you so quick your head will spin. Charles City, VA 23030, 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. With all the rain and thunderstorms it's been hard to find the right time to safely go Cobia fishing but the Cobia are still getting caught at Windmill Point. Anglers will be happy to know that the overgrown cattails were mowed down and the shoreline has been trimmed in anticipation of Trout Stockings. 410.216.9309 The Cobia bite is slowing down as they continue to move south but some are still being caught but a lot are under the size limited of 40in. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Phoenix, AZ 85007. Mornings have been best. The bass are schooled up so it makes finding them difficult, but when you do, it could be an awesome day on the water! Spanish Mackerel the bite has improved. The Bass fishing has been slow here. 3801 John Tyler Hwy. Cobia are still striking on live eels while chumming and site casting. No reports from carp or catfish anglers. Anyone interested in fishing Piankatank River or nearby fishing Streams should consult with guides and other local resources before heading out to fish. Carp fishing has been excellent with anglers using homemade dough baits consisting of cornmeal mixed with jello landing carp in excess of 20lbs. Middlesex County Lakes (18) So Mobjack remains a prime destination for predatory humans, too. Gwynn Island, down at the mouth of the river, has a deep channel cut behind it. This is a relatively small and inaccessible fishery, but recent surveys indicate stable recruitment, extremely high catch rates, and good numbers of largemouth over 15 inches available to those who seek them out. Successful anglers are reporting the best times to fish are earl in the morning, and late in the evening. Saw a few folks catching what also looked like small stripers. Sunfish are still active and most success has come with worms or small plastic jigs close to shore. The best times to fish from shore have been 6am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm. AND PIANKATANK RIVERS AND OFFERS EASY TRIPS ACROSS THE BAY TO THE CELL/42 AREA FOR EXCELLENT FLOUNDER FISHING. Anglers are experiencing some boil action from 6am-8am. As winter approaches, the bass become more difficult to find, considering the size of the lakes they inhabit and because they are grouped up into schools rather than spread out through the habitat. All river herring inadvertently caught by anglers must be immediately released back into the water. Comments must be understandable and clear enough to inform other boaters. Recreational Classifieds |
The size of the Spot continues to improve, big #2s being caught regularly, some Croaker and Mullet mixed in. Lake Level 448.10 and average Daytime water temp 65 degrees. PIANKATANK RIVER/DRAGON RUN SWAMP - Bass, pickerel and bowfin are taking any plastic bait in Dragon Run. Species of anadromous fish occurring in the Dragons excellent spawning and nursery habitat include American shad, hickory shad, river herring (actually two species, alewife and blueback herring), and striped bass. Shad spawn at night against the bank, then disperse as the sun comes up. 612 Third Street, Suite 3C Spot, Croaker and .re being caught in the Rappahannock on Bloodworms & Squid. Shad imitation lures have also been producing a few fish. Try Ratl Traps or Pointer 128/158 minnow plugs in areas where grebes are congregating over schools of shad. Carp anglers have had plenty of luck with homemade dough balls and have caught fish in excess of 13 pounds! 1999 - 2015 Angler
Fishing for sunfish, bluegill, and catfish is still a little slow but some fish are being picked up by persistent anglers. In recent years blue catfish have colonized the upper Piankatank and lower Dragon Run. If you would like to share your fishing success or information about your tactics, please email us atsocialmedia@azstateparks.gov or tag us on social @azstateparks. A vast majority of stripers have been coming from mouth of the river and south to Black Rock cove. Reports from shallow waters in the Piankatank River & Mobjack Bay. Bluegills are biting on meal worms and earthworms fished about 18"-24" under a bobber. Thanks for the good info from the Dragon experts. Bass fishing has been a little slower here and we suggest trying your luck at Roper for a better chance with the bass. Right now, the bass schooled up deep and anglers have had some success with spoons, deep diving cranks, Yamamoto hula grub on a 3/4 oz head, and Alabama rigs. Bluegills are biting near the piers with worms or meal worms fished below a bobber. Live bluegills, cut mackerel, and anchovies have been working well. As a result, the best time to fish or float this section of the Dragon is during early spring when water levels are relatively high and aquatic vegetation growth has not completely blocked passage. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? Productive striper lures are currently the bass assassin or Keitech swimbait rigged on a lead jighead. The lower Colorado River accessed from Buckskin Mountain and River Island State Parks offers some of the BEST smallmouth bass fishing in Arizona! Cobia season ends today. Topwater Poppers, Sammys and Buzzbaits also working well for both smallmouth and largemouth over gravel flats and submerged weed beds in the morning and late afternoon hours. Nightcrawlers fished under a bobber or small jigs seem to be the ticket at both locations. Rattletraps have also been working well while searching for fish. There also seems to be a topwater bite each morning. They are also being caught on spinner baits, jerk baits, crank baits and always on plastics in the brush. Spanish Mackerel bite still strong on Clark Spoons & Drone Spoons. My intent is to have you start thinking about current conditions and situations and assess them before throwing random lures. Recreational Classifieds |
A few Speckled Trout and Red Drum are in shallow waters, both are responding to mirror lures and soft baits. What is the best access for the area with a 14' Jon? Best time is 7:00 pm to 2:00 am. We have eels, chum, blood worms, squid, bait shrimp and also a good assortment of tackle at reasonable prices. fbq('track', 'PageView'); Mobjack Bay and the Piankatank River are two excellent areas for western shore anglers in Virginia to check out, whether you're on the hunt for monster speckled sea trout or searching for stripers in shallow water. Our Partners at Fishin48 have been having catching a bunch of Alamo bass on frog style lures. Spanish Mackerel slowing up but some fish are still being caught in the mouth of the Piankatank River. Carp fishing is really good for anglers using dough balls or corn fished on the bottom. Night crawlers and live shad suspended under bobbers has been working well. Striper fishing is currently good if you can locate the schools of shad. 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