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

MEETING INFORMATION
Membership and Awards Party - June 21st: It’s time everyone starts thinking about a theme for our membership party. There will be group competition for groups of 3 or more. Some themes we’ve used in the past were: Sports, Most Patriotic, Fishing Hat, Chef’s Apron, and others. We will discuss at the meeting this month. Make your plans now and RSVP at 904 827-1013.

Spring Cookout: If you missed it shame on you. It was great and we had a large turn-out. Thanks go to LeRoy and Wanda Kinlaw and their crew who provided the BBQ Chicken and Pork with all the trimmings. Also thanks go to all members who brought desserts. They were great and plenty of them.

Program: A representative from West Marine will be our speaker.

Raffle: David Chapman & Rick Emert had a great raffle, rods & reels, knife set, life vests, etc. This month David & Rick will have another great raffle.

Membership Drawing: Ronnie Lyles name was drawn (again) and he was not present (again) for the $100 drawing. It pays to attend the meetings and parties. Be at the next meeting for the $150 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.

Upcoming Tournaments and Events: The Ladies Tournament ended April 30th. Standing are note complete due to mailing time for entry cards. The Striking Fish Tournament scheduled for 10 May was cancelled due to only 2 boats entered. The In-Club Kingfish Tournament is June 28th. Rules are attached.

Help Wanted: Kingfish Challenge (KFC), (July 11 thru 13). If you are not fishing the tournament, please sign up to help. We also need your help working two non-club Tournaments. 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. 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 closed on April 30th and the new year started May 1st. The information included in this Newsletter is not final. We will allow 7 days for postmarks and an additional 3 days for mail delivery. If there are any descrepancies please contact me at 904-501-1447 NOW. Final results will be posted to the web-site on or about May 15th. 2008/2009 Fishing Rules which are effective May 1st, are now posted on the web-site.

April Angler-of-the Month – Steven Blalock. There were 49 entry cards from 17 anglers this month. Congratulations to Angler-of-the-Month Steven Blalock . Steven caught 2 Black Sea Bass 1.5lbs & 1.44lbs (1st Place Juniors and Largest of Month) and (3rd Place Juniors and 2nd Largest of Month), and 4.81lb & 4.63lb Red Snappers (2nd and 3rd Place Juniors and 2nd Largest of Month), for a total of 525 points. Great job Steven. Cut-off was March 25th thru April 28th. Cards received after April 28th will count on next months May Angler-of-the-Month. See enclosed list of all catches received.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: Prizes were presented to the winners at the April meeting: 1st Deedo Nelson, 650 pts, $300; 2nd Mike Colee, 550 pts $200; 3rd Scott Shank 125 pts $100. Good job!!! Results are attached.

Standings as of April 28th: (This is not the final results)(Note: Ties were broken in accordance with club rules.)

Angler-of-the-Year:Inshore:

Small-Fry: 1st John David Capo 900 pts Junior : 1st Max Pechstein 800 pts

2ndKoby Waldron 475 pts 2nd Michael Chapman 325 pts

3rd Nykki Burress 125 pts 3rd Blake VanKirk 275 pts

Women: 1st Amanda Thomas 400 pts Men: 1st Deedo Nelson (earliest) 275 pts

2nd Lisa Brown 300 pts 2nd Mike Colee 275 pts 3rd Charla Rudderow 250 pts 3rd John Baggott 250 pts

Angler-of-the-Year:Offshore:

Small-Fry: 1st Koby Waldron 425 pts Junior : 1st Steven Blalock 1000 pts

2nd Nykki Burres 75 pts 2nd Michael Chapman 875 pts

3rd None 3rd Brian Sousa, Jr 200 pts

Women: 1st Liana Chapman 525 pts Men: 1st John Waldron 425 pts

2ndJodi Mickler 350 pts 2nd Rick Emert 350 pts

3rdCarolyn Emert 275 pts 3rd Joel Cunningham 225 pts

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

1st RAINHANDLER (2-1sts) 350 pts 1st FULL HOUSE 450 pts 2nd CARMEL LYNN 350 pts 2ndLUCKY PIERRE 325 pts 3rd MEAT MERCHANT 200 pts 3rd MEAT MERCHANT 250 pts

Conservation Award: Max Pechstein – 5 Tarpon Releases

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

2004 - 14 ft Stumpknocker, 9.9 HP Johnson, with trailer and cover. $3,500 - Call Worth at 904-829-2069

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 - Contact: Dick Newton at 904-824-6259

Penn 80TW with AFCO Bent Butt Rod – Spooled with 80 lb Mono. – Like new - $700 OBO Contact: Dick Newton at 904-824-6259

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 at 904-824-6259