Bull Shoals Lake As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 553.11 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl; top flood elevation 580.0 feet msl). Try a Carolina-rigged finesse worm or a drop-shot rig for these fish. The trick is to fish for them with heavy weighted flies. White River Rainbow Trout It was a cool start but promised to get warm in the afternoon. This bait dives about 13 to 15 feet. Changes in ownership, relocation, replacement, enlargement or significant alteration of existing facilities also require a new permit from Entergy Arkansas. I am still catching a few on the bottom in 30 feet of water on main lake points or along a shallow shoreline. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system. The Hydro Operations Information Phone Message System provides 24/7 access to information on the timing and volume of planned dam flow releases and is typically updated weekly. Light current on the main channel. As of noon on November 10, the Lakefront property owners needing further information on the drawdown schedule or shoreline permitting guidelines and applications for lakes Hamilton or Catherine can call Entergy Arkansas' hydro operations office at 501-844-2148 or visit the hydro operations website at, Visitors to the website may also subscribe to receive lake and flow information by email. (501-230-0730) said this past week they had several consecutive days without any water release/generation from Greers Ferry Dam, creating low water conditions. I caught one and missed another in about 20 feet of water off of a shallow sandy shoreline. This morning the lake temp was about 72.5 degrees. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. 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Channel Catfish With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. Actual water releases may change without notice to meet various system demands or emergencies.Lake and Shoreline Permitting Information: Entergy Hydro Operations will send emails to more quickly communicate matters regarding shoreline permitting and general lake information, similar in content to what is found in the Life on the Lakes newsletter. located on our property to be inspected prior to transfer of permit. Entergy maintains and operates, but does not own the Toledo Bend Reservoir, on the Sabine River where it borders Texas and Louisiana. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Toad Suck Lock and Dam was 14,122 cfs. Use Chatterbaits, buzzbaits or a Whopper Plopper covering water if its cloudy. In response, NJDEP drafted the 2016 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Pilot Program. My 1-ounce spoon has picked up some nice fish. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 655.21 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.0 feet msl). Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Both are receiving a lot of pressure. Entergy announces The license grants Entergy Arkansas authority to operate these reservoirs and related shorelines, and Remmel and Carpenter dams. A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. 0000009289 00000 n These reports will at times contain deficiencies (signage, electrical condition, size and position of facilities, etc.) Both drawdowns will begin Saturday, Nov. 6, and be completed by Friday, Nov. 12. Entergy is working with local inspectors in hopes of limiting this expense. 196 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 215 /H [ 3925 550 ] /L 249578 /E 136106 /N 5 /T 245539 >> endobj xref 196 88 0000000016 00000 n 0000007214 00000 n Bubblegum pink eggs (Berkley or XFactor), in conjunction with shrimp, will pick up the pace as will a live and kickin' red wiggler. The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. The stage at Augusta is down to 15.78, more than 10 feet below flood stage of 26.00 feet. Good luck and Go Greeson!. There are reports of them being found chasing shallow shad. We motored upstream and began fishing. We also found that you can continue the walk Theyre catching a few and then the bite stops, so keep moving to find them. A chartreuse War Eagle Spinnerbait will work well. Estimated to be on or. Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said Lake Atkins on Wednesday that the lake remains clear but continues to drop, sitting at 4 feet below normal. I tried all of the usual spots, but the fish were not biting as well as they had on the day before. Danny motored up from Buffalo Shoals to meet us for lunch. * No reports over the past couple of weeks on catfish. "Clearer water from lack of rainfall has allowed sunlight to penetrate deeper water, and, as a result, promoted increased aquatic plant growth.". Some docks will be able to rest on the lakebed with little or no problem. Crappie are shallow in about 5 feet depth and the bite is good over underwater brushpiles. Cooks Lake is open to fishing for youths under 16 or mobility-impaired anglers and up to two helpers (who may also fish). The numbers of bass being caught has increased over the past few months. It was best to put an experienced angler and novice in each boat so that the guide could concentrate on the novice angler. Shad are starting to group up a little better, but they are spread out and moving into the creeks. LAKE BURTON. Username: mader The fish are schooling and when you find the school you can catch multiple fish in the same area, as they are in a feeding frenzy. jmcgrath@cityofpittsfield.org, Robert Van Der Kar We were into trout almost immediately. Fishing under an indicator using pheasant tails, hare's ears, sowbugs, midges and eggs have been producing. 0000003204 00000 n (updated 10-21-2021) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-444-3476) reported that the lake is clear and at a normal level. (603) 271-8867 State Announces Its 2021 Fall Drawdown of Lakes Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced Casting spinnerbaits and jigs in one-eighth-ounce weights has been the best presentation to catch these fish the past several weeks. Look for low flows and sometimes multiple days without generation. Flow further upriver at Dardanelle Lock and Dam was 19,495 cfs. Lake Fayetteville With the lake level below pool and cool air temps, expect a pattern of only small amounts of generation weekly. 0000091177 00000 n You can find this species in several different areas. Lake Catherine (Below Carpenter Dam) Fishing under an indicator using pheasant tails, hare's ears, sowbugs, midges and eggs have been producing. (updated 10-21-2021) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said the Army Corps of Engineers 2-foot drawdown of Millwood Lake has ended, and the lake is My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. The fishing was really good. You can also simply hang out around the bridges all day and bass will break sporadically, also. Ho0k{>;?XC4ht V|m4@VjqO7ljn&(%`QRV]!|CE6rCx&5 ]fW*GiZ,nfr}38F9q191l(wVwj_Tln?v'w )_fQRjG%5G@!.ePYG.3R%o9*t9\C\}/02Zu`C4M|R 8A:XfKjPl%]bw_b#+ The rainbows have been healthy and brightly colored and growing! We will be able to quickly communicate information like lake drawdown information, emergent changes in lake levels due to threatening weather, changes in 0000003514 00000 n 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. Fish from the 140-foot mobility-impaired accessible dock or launch a boat. Look for fish to follow shad onto the shallower flats as the water cools. White River BOATING ADVISORY Boaters should be extra cautious while on the lakes during the Remember that the White and Norfork Rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. If fishing within a few miles of the dam down through the Wildcat Shoals area, tie on a bright green jig or try a blue/silver Smithwick with a touch of orange on its belly. The schooling bass were chasing large pods of threadfin shad to the surface and blowing them out of the water at daylight in the oxbows near vertical structure where the flats drop off into 8-15 feet of depth until the past couple weeks, and that schooling activity has ceased again. These emails could be especially useful to lakefront property owners, boaters, and other users of lakes Hamilton or Catherine. Bream are still good on redworms and cricket. Crooked Creek and the Buffalo River are low and gin clear. Fish the upper river at the Lassiter Access to avoid them or fish Dam 3 late in the afternoon after they have left the area. Due to current guidelines, Cooks Lake will be open to fishing during normal business hours Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., water level pending. Always wear a life jacket when on the water and continue to follow park rules and regulations. Either way you need to get the bait down to the 30-foot depth. 2023 Entergy Corporation. Brown Its the annual depth decline where reservoir water recedes like a falling tide, but its return is delayed for a few months. When good schools were surface breaking for several weeks ago, we were getting decent reactions using the Bill Lewis Stuttersteps, Cordell Boy Howdy's, Clear Baby Torpedoes, Heddon Dying Flutters and Cordell Crazy Shads in chrome/black back. These fish are beginning to feed heavily again after a long hot summer. "These species of vegetation are not uncommon in our lakes, but the warmer-than-normal temperature and clearer water this year has caused them to grow more abundantly, causing a problem for boaters and swimmers," said Bobby Pharr, process superintendent of Entergy Arkansas hydro operations. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. The drawdown for Lake Catherine will be 3 feet Persons desiring to be registered for special release dates must send the following information in an email to Entergy Shoreline Management atshoreline@entergy.com. 0000077019 00000 n Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. said this week found water at Horseshoe in the low to mid-70-degree temperature range. Catfishing is good using chicken liver or nightcrawlers. Once completed it will allow for much higher capacity and allow for more types of trout to be raised, like the tiger trout. The Norfork tailwater has had wadable water every day. (updated 10-21-2021) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says black bass are still good. She picked it up quickly. Greers Ferry Lake Entergy has posted the weekly generation schedule starting Friday, Oct. 22, that extends through Thursday, Oc. have been spotted on treetops and old bridge structure at 20-25 feet. 0000078477 00000 n The trout were a bonus. water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. Beaver Tailwater The drawdown will be complete on both lakes by Nov. 11. Mary Nell and Lynn are experienced anglers, but Leila and Jan were first-timers. The best times have been about 2 or 3 hours after sunset. On Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Murray Lock and Dam was 13,988 cfs. Leila picked it up quickly and soon had several trout to the net. White Bass My preferred method to catch them is to vertical jig with a to 1 ounce spoon. Please be advised and make your arrangements: All watercrafts must be removed from both public and private docks by Sunday, October 24! Toledo Bend, near the towns of Burkeville, Texas, and Many, La., is capable of generating 80 megawatts of power. Bream are fair and can be caught on worms and crickets. Catfish are good on any live bait. 28. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lakes elevation at 655.21 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 695.0 feet msl). Try brushpiles in the 12-20 foot depth range. Bite is best early and in the evening. Hotels & Resorts; Bed & Breakfasts Pittsfield Conservation Agent A 2-foot drawdown started Sept. 15, and riprap will be added beginning Sept. 27. Beaver Lake is staying steady with a slow drop. Try using at Texas rig on brush, or drop-shots. A two-fly rig with a midge dropper has been consistent, along with apricot or peach egg patterns. It has taken forever, but its so close! Several of our guests are having good success trolling crankbaits that dive about 16 feet. Officials say the drawdown for Lake Hamilton will be 5 feet, and water levels will be reduced about 6 inches per day. Canoe season is over and the canoes are mostly gone. No report on catfish. I hope you able to get out and catch some fish!. 0000015891 00000 n The drawdown will 03/01/2023 at 4:10 ET / ETR $101.42 1.45 Copyright West LLC. (updated 10-14-2021) WestRock Landing in Roland (501-658-5598) said surface water temperature is in the mid- to low 70s. These are tempting morsels for large trout. The river will capture your heart.. That way the ladies would get to see more locations on the river and get to fish, with two different guides. Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. Catfishing is good using stinkbait. In past years, the fall stocking was placed in the lake for the week of Thanksgiving; however, the AGFC has moved that date up in recent times to the first two weeks of November. Kenty said he found a few bream in 3-7 feet of water but he was searching for crappie and didnt satay with them. There are only two weekends left for fishing at Cooks Lake, before the lake closes until spring for waterfowl season, so now is the time to try. Still no reports on crappie. The catch was not as good. I gave Danny Barker a call and fortunately he was available. I then rigged a couple of fly rods. The City of Pittsfield is permitted to conduct a 2ft drawdown of Onota Lake, to occur between October 15 and December 1 each year. 0000014150 00000 n Lake Sequoyah Boat Dock (479-444-3475) said the lake is slightly stained and has jumped up in the past week, and its sitting 6 inches above normal level. Lake Drawdown on Onota Lake. Use minnows or black/chartreuse jigs. Occurs between October 15 and December 1 each year. mriordan.lopa@gmail.com, James McGrath Rain would be very helpful. Look for structure in 15 feet of water; minnows and jigs are working. is good on stink bait, large minnows, dough bait and nightcrawlers. said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 457.01 feet msl, 5.03 feet below normal pool for this time of year (462.04 feet msl). (updated 10-21-2021) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team says water temperatures around mid-70s, visibility 1-1.5 feet in most places. Blowup reactions slowed also in the lily pads, but were good on plastic frogs in Junebug, white or pumpkinseed/pearl belly, near pads with timber and stumps until just recently. It has taken forever, but its so close! All of the lakes in the White River system are below power pool and there is wadable water on a daily basis. The water can rise very quickly. They seem to be biting on crickets and worms. Crappie are good and have moved into the 6-10 feet depth range. Several weeks ago, along points and ditches connecting Little River, oxbows and back flows, we found various largemouth and Kentucky bass randomly schooling at daybreak in the oxbows up Little River for a few hours in early mornings, but topwater action slowed down again this week. Crappie are good. In the event a property seller would like to have this service completed as a pre inspection, Entergy will honor this inspection for 1 year and is transferable to one buyer for submission as a part of the permit transfer process. Spotted/Kentucky Bass, Jim Harris The gate at the dam at Lake Poinsett was closed last Dec. 1, following the completion of a three-year renovation projection, and the lake began to refilling. 0000082737 00000 n The switch to the present restricted 2ft drawdown was at the instigation of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), and reflects suggested conditions that MassDEP prepared as guidance for the City and the Conservation Commission. Its about to get good, folks! Crappie, like other fish, have only been eating a certain times of d anay. (870-435-6525) said the tailwaters for Bull Shoals Lake have dropped to 4 feet below power pool; the lake currently is sitting at 655.20 feet msl. The other location is up shallow either on the shallow shore lines or up close to the deep bluff lines. No surface temperature was recorded. 0000004950 00000 n Both lakes will return to their normal summertime levels in March 2013. Lake Hamilton will be drawn down five feet. The water level for the top of power pool has been reset higher for all of the lakes in the White River system. I am catching this species by vertical jigging a spoon or by trolling a #7 Berkley Flicker Minnow. Riprap around the lake has degraded over time due to ice and erosion. Fortunately, a quick spring ice-out in 2021 curtailed damage to the shoreline. Then a fast, short strip back to get them to chase it. The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 915.37 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 917.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 931.0 feet msl). 0000003757 00000 n These releases can be up to six hours each. Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. To comply with current guidelines, please call ahead at least a day in advance to register to fish. Before 2019, an annual drawdown of 3ft typically was utilized at Onota Lake to protect against flooding during spring runoff, to prevent shoreline damage from ice, and to provide limited control of aquatic invasive species. Horseshoe Lake Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. The river has been very low over the last month. 0000003643 00000 n Weekends can get a bit crowded. (updated 10-21-2021) Zimmermans Exxon (501-944-2527) said Wednesday that fishing is slow now on the river and they had no reports. Theyre also being caught by trolling in that 6-10 feet depth. This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions fishing report for Oct. 21, 2021. wv60 3/f5h']6|w$H/V',nTGl[IZ_{z?Irv\'su dAEE28@m1vT 4/OO&VLr?L0b # N _@YiLi]Mn3fz,/Uc.'fofo fn^fB?1.gx Other forage species that were stocked this spring include fathead minnows, golden shiners and threadfin shad have been added in huge numbers to the lake to build up the food supply for the predators, which will be stocked in 2022. On this day, the catch was good even later in the day. (updated 10-21-2021) Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) had no report. Catfish are being caught in good numbers; they are biting in shallow water on chicken liver or nightcrawlers. With the low clear water, wading is at its best. Entergy Corp. or Arkansas will gradually make these level adjustments at a rate of 4-6 inches per day on Lake Hamilton and 7-9 inches on Lake Catherine. Click here for the Latest Issue of Life on the Lakes Mary Nell is an accomplished angler and caught several nice trout on the first drift. he bite for all species on Norfork Lake continues to improve as the lake temperature drops. Stripers are fair on live bait. This work builds on the sediment budgets for 6 consecutive years of drawdowns of Fall Creek Reservoir (Schenk and Bragg 2021), adding new information on nutrient export, assays of sediment oxygen demand, and vertical profiles of limnological characteristics of the reservoir in late summer prior to drawdown. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. Entergy Arkansas will return the lakes to their normal summertime levels in early March 2010 (2011?). The bass are in 3-5 feet depth. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. (updated 10-21-2021) Guide Mike Winkler, operating Little Red River Guide Service (501-690-9166, 501-507-3688), says that after Oct. 15 the Southwestern Power Administration dose not have to run a minimal amount of water per day. The fishing now is predominantly catch-and-release for. Good luck and Go Greeson!. Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine, Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk, For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/rt, For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality. Once you login there are a few options to view data: From the map you can zoom in on the Onota Dam site and click on the pin and that will bring you to the data. Spinner baits and buzz baits are working on the windy days. Breaking bass can be found at all major creeks to main channel intersections in the early mornings and sometimes in the evenings. For Trout Magnet fishing, use pink and white-colored bodies on chartreuse or gold jigheads. Delayed 15 Minutes, System planning and requests for proposals, View our General Permit with the Corp of Engineers concerning Excavation & Dredging, Lake and Flow News - Latest Email Message, Lake and flow news - Latest email message, Lake Hamilton 398.9 399.9 target of 399.7, Lake Catherine 303 305 target of 304.25, Lake Hamilton 394.2 395.2 target of 394.7, Lake Catherine 298 300 target of 299. Flathead Catfish Donna Mulherin at Hermans Landing (870-241-3731) says the lake level is low and the water continues to be clear. This fertile oxbow receives very little fishing pressure due to being used only for education purposes and youth and mobility-impaired fishing. Another area where striped bass are showing up is back in the major creeks. From a mobile phone, you can also download the SutronWin app from the App Store or Google Play. 0000002522 00000 n (updated 10-21-2021) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) said bass are good on shaky head off the ends of the jetties, and are good also in 4-10 feet of water hitting deep-diving crankbaits. The summer months were dominated by these fish species with migration in and out of the tailrace a weekly event. Failure to do so may cause damage to docks and boats. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and Y2Ks. His day had been a bit slower, also. 0000043107 00000 n As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 341.99 feet msl (normal pool: 343.93 feet msl; top flood elevation is 373.0 feet msl). Black bass are fair. Other than breaking fish the bass bite is near nonexistent. 0000007815 00000 n Upstream, Table Rock Lake rose 0.2 foot to rest at at 1.6 feet below power pool and 15.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Owners of boats and floating docks should take precautions to ensure boats and docks are able to adjust to the drawdown. Annual Drawdown Levels Based on the Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Plan, the proposed drawdown levels are as follows: 2021 22 drawdown / 7.16 gage height 2022 22 drawdown / 7.16 gage height 2023 60 drawdown / 4 gage height 2021 Drawdown Schedule It is lightly stained from the mid-lake area and heading north. Flow at the Terry Lock and Dam was 12,907 cfs. grass carp, yellow bass), before the refilling of the lake begins. 0000008474 00000 n (update 10-21-2021) Curtis Willingham at River Rat Bait in Camden (870-231-3831) reports that crappie are good on minnows and gray jigs in shallow water during the evenings. 0000002460 00000 n Norfork Lake HOT SPRINGS (AGFC) - The annual drawdown of Lake Hamilton will be 3 feet this year. Crappie are poor. Try using crickets and worms. Cooks Lakes fishing will continue until waterfowl season opens in November. 0000013147 00000 n Walleye They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. MileSplits official entries list for the 2021 Lake Hamilton Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs AR. The bass are moving into deeper water around brush during the day. The best bite for these shallow fish is either right after sunrise or before sunset. Lake Ouachita Many artificial fish habitat structures have been created and put in place, and the AGFC is pumping several of the small ponds and planning to add rotenone to those areas for the elimination of unwanted species (i.e. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge was down this week to 14.15 feet, almost 12 feet below the flood stage of 26.00 feet. (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) says. 0000006646 00000 n Entergy Arkansas coordinates the upcoming winter's drawdown annually with the AGFC. 0000002744 00000 n The Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that the White River stage at Batesville was at 6.84 feet, well below the flood stage of 15.0 feet. Each lake will be lowered 5 feet and will remain at that level until early March 2022. hometown dealer of the Arkansas-born-and-bred Xpress, all-welded aluminum fishing boats in Hot Springs, reports Lake Hamiltons water levels slightly lower than normal by a few inches and water temps that have dropped to approximately 72 degrees in the heat of the day. This is great news, as it has been kind of slow all season, Tyler said. Just 2-4 generators are running at the dam on average. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the SouthwesternPower Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. Vertical-jigging of the spoons near standing timber and stumps that were working for some 2- to 3-pound largemouth and white bass has been slow this week. Surface water temperature is down to 70 degrees. As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at Narrows Dam was 534.18 feet msl (full pool: 548.00 feet msl). The reason for the additional drawdown on Lake Hamilton is to combat an excessive growth of two common types of aquatic vegetation called chara and filamentous algae. Over the past month, anywhere the creek mouths dump into Little River, near Snake Creek, Jacks' Isle, and White Cliffs Creek, the Kentucky bass were stacked up inside the main creek channels just out of river current, and were hitting hammered chrome Cordell Spoons with white/red bucktail, custom painted Little John Cranks,and Fat Free Shads, and behind points extending into Little River above Jack's Isle. If you have a graph, locate the fish and start working that area. The bass are reportedly being caught at depths of 6-8 feet, mostly using redworms. Little Red River They are moving towards the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge and further south. As of noon on November 10, the stage was 77.68 feet. With summer coming to an end, the smallmouths are still active. Heavy stocking from Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery over the last few months has the river full of, Mark notes that renovations at the Jim Hinkle hatchery have begun, and over the next year work will be going on there to expand the size of the silos and reconstruct them. Weekends generation schedule has been minimal. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1 foot to rest at 3.6 feet below power pool of 659 feet msl. (updated 10-21-2021) Donald Ramirez at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) said Lake Atkins on Wednesday that the lake remains clear but continues to drop, sitting at 4 feet below normal. 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