E-mail Newsletter: We are going to start e-mailing the newsletter very soon. Each of you need to update or confirm your e-mail address where you want the newsletter sent. You can do that at the meeting or by e-mailing a message to editor@acgfa.com with that information. We also need to know of those without a computer or e-mail access. E-mailing the newsletter will save the club up to $2,400 per year in printing and postage and that doesn’t count the hours of folding, stapling, labeling and stamping the 170+ newsletters each month.

Program: Last month’s program was a fishing trivia quiz conducted by Joe Noda and Liana Chapman. After 10 questions and some spirited discussions there were several members with perfect scores and a drawing was held to determine the winner. James Manucy won and collected the prize.

Snacks: Thanks go to David and Liana Chapman who provided the Fried Chicken and great homemade Baked Beans with the trimmings. This month is the Spring Cookout.

Raffle: David Chapman & Rick Emert had a great raffle. rods & reels, knife set, life vests, etc. I did not get a list of the winners. This month David & Rick will have another great raffle

Membership Drawing: Ralph Wolfe (Shrine Club worker who just became a member tonight) won the $200 drawing. It pays to attend the meetings and parties. Be at the next meeting for the $100 drawing. You must be present to win!

Club Shirts, Etc.: Wil & Teeka are handling the T-shirts sales. They have some great colors now. Let them know what you want and they will try to get them for you.

Membership Information: NOTICE: Membership year is June 1st thru May 31st. Dues are $50.00 for a family and $30.00 for individual memberships. Guests are always welcome. It’s time everyone starts thinking about a theme for our membership party in June. Some themes we’ve used in the past were: Oldest ACGFA Shirt, Most Patriotic, Funniest Fishing Hat, Best Chef’s Apron, and others

Upcoming Tournaments and Events: Ladies Tournament (April 1st thru 30th). The Striking Fish Tournament is scheduled for 10 May (Rules enclosed.). You may enter at the April meeting. The Spring Kickoff Tournament ended March 31st. Enclosed are the standings as of March 24th. Final results and awards may be made at the April meeting

FOR SALE: If space permits we will print your items here!

Browning Third Lung – Commercial Diver 290, 2 divers to 90’, 4 divers to 60’ – complete with two (2) 150’ whips, dive belts, and regulators. Excellent condition - $1,200

Penn 80TW with AFCO Bent Butt Rod – Spooled with 80 lb Mono. – Like new - $700 OBO

250 Gal Oil Drum Cooker/Smoker – If you have eaten Boston Butts, Spare Ribs, and Chicken at the Membership Party it was cooked on this unit. On trailer with front rack and storage box. - $400 OBO

Contact: Dick Newton - Home 904-824-6259

Help Wanted: Kingfish Challenge (KFC), (July 11 thru 13). If you are not fishing the tournament, please sign up to help. This is the major fund raiser for the club. An update will be given at the meeting. In addition to the Kingfish Challenge, we need your help working two non-club Tournaments. If you don’t fish these tournaments, this is an opportunity to help our club, see quality game fish, and have a great time!!! We assist the Northeast Florida Marlin Association’s Bluewater Tournament (May 20th thru 24th) and the Kingbuster Classic (June 5th thru 7th) by providing help operating the Radio Base, Weigh Station, Fish Cleaning, and Boat Handling, etc. In return, the tournaments help us financially. Check out the work schedules which will be available at the meeting and on the web site. Contact Jim Blalock (904) 501-1447 or sign up at the meeting.

Fishing Information

Fishing Year Ends & Rule Changes: This years 2007–2008 year-end tournaments close on April 30th and the new year starts May 1st. Recommendations for any rules changes are due at the April meeting and will become effective May 1st. Synopsis of Changes recommended by the Board: Changes the Grouper category to 2 categories: Grouper, Black & Gag and Grouper (Other). Changes Angler-of-the-Month scoring for “Released” Billfish & Tarpon. Removes “Released” Billfish and Tarpon from Angler-of-the-Year and Boat-of-the-Year scoring. Adds Grouper, Black & Gag and Grouper (Other) to Boat-of-the-Year scoring. Increases the “Conservation Award” to three (3) places.

March Angler-of-the Month – Scott Shank. There were 33 cards from 12 anglers entered this month. Scott had 400 points with a 60 lb Black Drum (2nd place Mens and 2nd largest of the month), a 5.1 lb Sheepshead (2nd largest of the month), a 3.0 lb Pompey Drum (largest of the month), and a 4.3 lb Trout (2nd largest of the month). Great job Scott. Cut-off was March 1st thru 31st. Cards received after March 31st will count on next months April Angler-of-the-Month. See enclosed list of all catches received.

Standings as of March 24th: (Note: Ties will be broken in accordance with club rules at the end of the year

Angler-of-the-Year:Inshore:

Small-Fry: 1st John David Capo 750 pts Junior : 1st Max Pechstein 700 pts

2ndKoby Waldron 550 pts 2nd Michael Chapman 350 pts

3rd Nykki Burress 75 pts 3rd Blake VanKirk 275 pts

Women: 1st Amanda Thomas 425 pts Men: 1st Deedo Nelson 325 pts

2nd Charla Rudderow 400 pts 2nd Mike Colee 300 pts 3rd Lisa Brown 275 pts 3rd Scott Shank 275 pts

Angler-of-the-Year:Offshore:

Small-Fry: 1st Koby Waldron 425 pts Junior : 1st Michael Chapman 925 pts

2nd Nykki Burres 75 pts 2nd Steven Blalock 850 pts

3rd None 3rd Brian Sousa, Jr 200 pts

Women: 1st Liana Chapman 625 pts Men: 1st John Waldron 425 pts

2ndCarolyn Emert 325 pts 2nd Rick Emert 350 pts

3rdJeannette Moore 225 pts 3rd Joel Cunningham 225 pts

Boat-of-the-Year: Offshore: Inshore:

1st Tie -CARMEL LYNN 350 pts 1st FULL HOUSE 475 pts & RAINHANDLER 2ndLUCKY PIERRE 325 pts 3rd MEAT MERCHANT 200 pts 3rd LIL DINGY 200 pts

Conservation Award: Max Pechstein – 5 Tarpon Releases