Newsletter: This month’s newsletter is being mailed & e-mailed. A big thank you goes to Dick & Betty Newton who have volunteered to pay printing & postage costs for newsletters for those who would rather have mailed copies. E-mail newsletters have been sent to all members who have indicated that they wanted e-mailed newsletters. If you receive the mailed version and rather have the e-mail please let us know. We want your feedback so please let us know if you want a hard copy mailed or the e-mail version. We will take your comments at the meetings, by e-mail (editor@acgfa.com) or phone call to a board member or to me. (Jim Blalock 904-501-1447).

Our Next Meeting is Tuesday, February 16th at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St. A map is available at acgfa.com. Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless notified otherwise. The Shriners have a very nice facility overlooking Moultrie Creek. They have adequate parking across from the building. Radios “Outdoors Show” personallity and charter captain Kevin Faver is scheduled to be our speaker.

Last Months Meeting: Anyone that missed Robert Johnson’s program last month missed a real eye opening program. Unfortunally there were not many members present. We are posting names, addresses and e-mial info of legislative and committee members on the web-ste for those who wih to contact them to express their feeling on the new laws, etc. We are also posting a copy of ACGFA’s letter that was presented to the NMFS at their public hearing.

March to D.C.: Information for anyone that is interested in participating in the “United We Fish” march on Washingto D.C., scheduled for February 24th, to protest the new bottom fishing regulations. E-mail Kevin Faver at kfaver@bellsouth.net for information on a bus scheduled to leave Feb 23rd and return Feb 24th. Cost is $85 and hotel & meals are extra.

Snacks: Thanks go to Jimmy & Trudy Tedder for the delicious Chili and fixin’s. It was great.

Raffle: Chip & Tammie Whitfield had a great raffle with some very nice items. Winners were: Ruth Jordan,

David Chapman (3times), Carmen Tedder, Mary Jane lyles, Tammie Whitfield, Leroy Kinlaw, Jim Beeler, Bert Walton, and Trevor Preston. Be there for next raffle.

Membership Drawing: Congratulations to Tom & Lynn Marine who won the $150 drawing. It pays to attend the meetings and parties. Be at the next meeting for the $100 drawing. You must be present to win!

Membership Information: Membership year is June 1st thru May 31st. Dues are $50.00 for a family and $30.00 for individual memberships. After December 1st, new members can join for the remainder of the year for ½ price. Membership forms are also available on the web site (acgfa.com). Guests are always welcome.

Our Condolences: go to the family of Frank Booth , a former member of ACGFA, who passed away last month.

Our Congratulations: go to Mark & Carol Hagan who have a new Grandson.

Young Anglers Club: Terrell Jones conducted the Young Angler Club at the January meeting. Bricen, Robert, Mason, Taylor, Brayden, Trevor, Aura, and Carmen attended. Taylor Preston won the Young Anglers raffle, which was a rod & reel donated by Bert Walton and Harry’s Curb Market. Trudy & Carmen will conduct the February meeting. We still need volunteer(s). If needed, Donna Frantz will provide the materials and agenda. The young anglers are really enjoying this activity. NOTE: Don Dingman will conduct a County Kids Fishing Clinic March 6th at West Marine. First 100 kids will receive a rod & reel. ACGFA & FWC participated in the presentation items.

Club Shirts, Etc.: Eric & Amanda are doing a great job. They have new Adult and Children items including caps and t-shirts. Check them out.

2010 Club Activities Calendar: The next Board Meeting will be Thursday, February 26^th starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Shrine Club. All Board and Committee Meetings are open to our membership. Your support is welcomed.

Spring Cleaning Yard Sale: On March 20th we are going to have our second Spring Cleaning Yard Sale. This event will be held on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at the Island Gymnastics, 950 Anastasia Blvd which is next to the R.B. Hunt School. This is free for ACGFA Members. If a friend has some items to sell, they can buy a table or tail gate for $20. In addition, we will have hot dogs and soft drinks for sale. If you don’t have anything to sell come out and see what there is to buy.

Help Wanted: Kingfish Challenge (KFC), (July 9 thru 11). 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 17th thru 22nd) and the KingBuster Classic (June 10th thru 12th) 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 are on the web site. Contact Jim Blalock (904) 501-1447 or sign up at the meeting.

Fishing Information

January Angler-of-the-Month: Ron Keiser There were only 11 entry cards from two anglers this month. There were 4 species of fish entered. Congratulations to January Angler-of-the-Month Ron Keiser (for the second month in a row). Ron caught a 2.20 lb Pompey Drum (Largest of the month), a 6.00 lb Redfish (Largest of the month), and 4.00 lb, 3.00 lb & 2.80 lb Sheepshead (2nd, 3rd & 4th place Men’s & 1st & 2nd largest of the month) for a total of 525 points. Great job Ron.. Catches include cards received from December 28th thru February 1st. Cards received after February 1st will count for the February Angler-of-the-Month. See the complete list of cards turned-in attached. Remember, Angler-of-the-Month is awarded 100 bonus points which count toward the Angler-of-the-Year.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament started February 1st and ends March 31st. This is an inshore tournament for Redfish, Flounder, Trout (closed February 1st thru 28th), Drum (Pompey and Black), Sheepshead, Pompano, and Whiting. This is a points tournament and a total of $600 will be awarded to the 1st ($300), 2nd ($200), and 3rd ($100) place top anglers. Entry is $10 per adult angler and $5 for junior and small-fries fishing with an adult club member that is entered in the tournament. A junior or small-fry angler that wants to fish without an adult club member that is entered in the tournament may do so by paying $10 with their parents permission. Contact Leroy Kinlaw (904.824.0112) to enter or if you have any questions. You can also sign up at the meeting.

ACGFA Year-end Tournament Standings

Conservation Award: For complete information (Click here)

Angler-of-the-Year: Inshore and Offshore:

Inshore: For complete information (Click here)

Offshore: For complete information (Click here)

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

Inshore: For complete information (Click here)

Offshore: For complete information (Click here)