Next Meeting: Next meeting February 11th at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Conch House Banquet and Convention Center), 121 Arredondo Ave. Enter west side through the north door. Social at 6:30 meeting at 7.30.

Program: If you missed the January Program, you missed a lot of fun. Carl Pecora put together a quiz game that tested everyone’s knowledge (including Carl’s) of fishing rules and club statistics. Questions included minium size limits, maximum possession limits, closed season, and club records. The table which included Jimmy Tedder, Jason Martin, Wade & Dillon Drury, Mike & Michael Brown won the contest with no misses. The winners of the Shootout quiz at that table for Gift Certificates to West Marine were: 1st Place – Dillon Drury ($50), 2nd Place – Mike Brown ($25) and 3rd Place – Wade Drury ($25). Great program Carl! This month’s program was unknown at the time the Newsletter was printed.

Membership Information: Welcome our newest members: Mike Adams, Mike Brown, Eric Fritts, Jimmy Fritts, Greg & Caroline Greiner, and Matt Bruckner. 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 ½ price. Membership forms are available on the web site (acgfa.com). Guests are always welcome.

Snacks: James & Linda Manucy and Donna Frantz provided great Chili with all the trimmings. This month Jimmy Tedder will provide the snacks. We still need volunteers for July, August, October and November.

Raffle: David Seifker won the Depth Finder, Kevin Hardison won the 124 Qt Ice Chest, and Don Power won the Battery Charger. Joel and Carmel will have another great raffle with a cooler, rods & reels and other great items.

Club Shirts, Etc.: Duke Russell has T-shirts for sale.

Membership Drawing: Melissa Cumbie missed out on the $100.00 drawing. You must be present to win! Be there this month to win the $150.00 drawing.

New on the Web Site: Check out the new “Blooper Award” page!!!! The address is acgfa.com.. This "Newsletter" should be posted to the site when it is mailed each month. Also the photos are in color.

Fishing Information

January Angler of the Month: 13 entry cards from 7 anglers this month. Congratulations to angler-of-the-month Royal Acuff. Royal fishing on the “Giggling Gator” and the “Fazio”, caught a 9.7 lb & 8.75 lb Sheepshead (1st Place Mens's & 1st and 2nd largest of month) for a total of 5 points. Also, Amanda Harvey caught a 10.3 lb Pompey Drum (1st Place Juniors) and her sister Marisa Harvey caught a 10.2 lb Pompey Drum (2nd Place Juniors). Great job! Cut-off was December 27th thru January 28th. IMPORTANT - Make sure you MAIL your cards not later than 7 days after the fish is caught and that the fish meets the club minimum weight requirement. Minimum weights are listed on the Year-End Board. Unfortunately, there were several that did not meet these requirements. Also, if there is not a BOAT NAME entered on the card, I must assume you are fishing from shore, pier, or with a non-member. N/A will be entered for the boat name. See the list of cards turned-in attached.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament starts February 1st and ends March 31st. This is an inshore tournament for Redfish, Flounder, Trout (Spotted Seatrout is closed February 1st thru 28th), Drum (Pompey and Black), Pompano, and Whiting. This is a points tournament and a total of $600 will be awarded to the 1^st ($300), 2^nd ($200), and 3^rd ($100) place top anglers. Entry is $10 per adult angler and $5 for junior and small-frys. Call James Manucy at 904-824-6436 to enter. Complete rules are enclosed.

Upcoming Tournaments and Events: Tournament Chairman James Manucy is working on the plans and rules for the Ladies Tournament (April 1st thru 30th) and the Striking Fish Tournament (April 26th and 27th). The Blessing of the Fleet (13th) and the Spring BBQ (18th) are also in April.

Vilano Boat Ramp: Word is that the parking lot expansion will start soon. Hopefully this will help remove some of the parking on the highway, which is a very dangerous situtation.

For Sale: 16” F.G. Boat with 25h.p. Johnson, Electric start, 20 hours max. Electric trolling

motor, galvanized trailer, life jackets, anchor, fish locator, bimini top. Lots of storage space. $3,500.

Call 904-794-4128.

FEBRUary Calendar of Events:

What When Where

GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, 11^TH – 6:30 PM Knights of Columbus Hall,

121 Arredondo AvBOARD MEETING

BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, 18^TH - 6:00 PM JIM & RENE’S HOUSE

18 BARCELONA AVE.

**MARK YOUR CALENDAR**

SPRING KICKOFF TOURNAMENT - FEBRUARY 1ST THRU MARCH 31ST