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#1 Michael Wolfe

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Posted 26 March 2015 - 08:30 PM

I heard from Charlie, and it looks like we will be getting an updated version of the FCG in April or May.  So keep your eyes out for a future announcement.


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#2 lilyea

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Posted 26 March 2015 - 09:52 PM

I heard from Charlie, and it looks like we will be getting an updated version of the FCG in April or May.  So keep your eyes out for a future announcement.

 

It is a notable upgrade so it will definitely be worth getting - this is a very practical collecting guide and this upgrade doesn't disappoint!



#3 harryknaub

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Posted 01 April 2015 - 08:32 PM

I'm looking forward to getting a copy.


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#4 gerald

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 05:45 PM

Please post a note here when the new FL Collecting Guide is really truly available. 

I know some folks have been waiting a long time for this.


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#5 Michael Wolfe

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 06:43 PM

I will definitely post after I get my update. I think they are planning to get the updated pages out to current holders of the third edition before the orient bulbul everyone.
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#6 lilyea

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Posted 26 April 2015 - 09:59 PM

Based on a recent conversation, it appears that both the update and full version of the FL Collecting Guide will be available by the end of May.  An official announcement should be coming soon but I asked and was told I could pass this estimate along to the forum.



#7 Michael Wolfe

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Posted 07 May 2015 - 07:18 PM

Hey everyone, I got the following update from our Florida Regional Rep, Charlie Nunziata.  I know that a lot of people are going to be eager to see the updates in this already wonderful resource.  I never realized that NANFA received a financial benefit from these.
 
Michael
 

-----Forwarded Message----- 
From: Charles Nunziata 
Sent: May 7, 2015 10:37 AM 

Subject: RE: Florida Collecting Guide 4th. edition 

 

Hi Mike:

The update to the 4th. edition is ready to ship. Please send $20, check or MO to:

Charlie Nunziata

6530 Burning Tree Drive

Seminole, FL. 33777

Or pay via PayPal to: epiplaty@tampabay.rr.com

The publication is sent via media mail, and will take approximately 2 weeks to reach you.

 

I will be sending in profit donations to Tom every month or two. At this point, we should be able to donate $5 for each new book, and $2 for each update. I expect that over the next few years we will generate a bit under $1,000 for the general fund.

 

Thanks,

Charlie

 


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#8 don212

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Posted 09 May 2015 - 09:17 AM

my copy is on the way, i will not be home much this summer



#9 rootsman

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Posted 10 May 2015 - 11:08 AM

Interesting, I was charged $40 for my copy...


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#10 michifish

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Posted 10 May 2015 - 11:34 AM

update vs. a complete new one

#11 rootsman

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Posted 10 May 2015 - 01:24 PM

That makes sense.

 

Thank you.


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#12 lilyea

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Posted 11 May 2015 - 10:40 PM

I was able to flip through a copy of the FL Collecting Guide this evening and it is a notable improvement from past editions.  In addition to a big expansion of material, the quality of the material is better.  It is still in a very handy notebook style format, but the pages are now ready for the field.  I hope to get my own copy on Saturday and spend a lot more time sorting through the information.



#13 almostgeorgia

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Posted 13 May 2015 - 07:53 PM

Long time lurker, guess it's about time I added a little something to the 'stew pot' here.  

 

For reasons that are too arcane and political to go into on this site, Florida, sadly, doesn't have a 'Fishes Of...' book out there as so many other states enjoy.  It's a crying shame, but a fact.  This collecting guide is the closest thing to it, and in many ways, excels what a more scholarly work might entail for the typical NANFA collector passing through Florida, or simply someone interested in what swims around here.  It comes complete with wonderful, accurate photos of every fish, along with exact GPS references for location, cross referenced by species.  Doesn't get much easier to locate and collect the interesting freshwater fishes of Florida.  It boasts much more, as well, including write ups on some of the many invasive species, and a section on commonly observed aquatic vegetation as well.

 

In short, this is a GREAT book to own and read for just about any NANFA member, but especially if you are planning to do a little collecting/fishing/filming in Florida waters.



#14 don212

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Posted 15 May 2015 - 10:11 AM

got mine yesterday, love it!






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