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Caching by Water? #1 Traditional Cache

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Stealth Bobber: I no longer live near it and cannot maintain it.

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Hidden : 3/28/2011
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

East Bay River Boat/Kayak required You do not need to exit watercraft to retrieve this cache. This is a fishing tackle exchange cache. Also a landing spot for Geocoins and Travel Bugs interested in spending alittle time on the river. FTF: Fishing lure found on Cat Island, Ms. during BP oil spill clean-up. Congrats to BeachbumsX2 for FTF!

East Bay River This short, pristine river begins at Steephead Springs on Eglin Reservation and flows a few miles to East Bay. Cypress, Spruce and Titi bushes line river banks on both sides. Very few places to exit boats. Water varies from tea to coffee color.

**** Note **** Note **** This cache is located on the Eglin AFB reservation. Hunters and or wild life may be in this area as well as military personal conducting maneuvers. It is possible unexploded ordinance could be in the area so be aware of your surroundings. A permit granting you legal access to the Eglin AFB Reservation is required to seek and find ANY cache on Eglin AFB Reservation!!! You must have this permit and it must be in your possession. The Jackson Guard will check. For $10 you get an outstanding map and a year-long Recreational Permit. The yearly permits are valid from Oct 1 thru Sept 30 each year. You can get your permit from the "Jackson Guard" either in person or by mail (send a copy of your driver's license). Address: Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office 107 Hwy 85 North Niceville, FL 32578 Phone: (850) 882-4164 Coords: N 30° 31.49' W 86° 29.57' Hrs: Mon-Thu 0700-1630, Fri 0700-1800, Sat 0730-1230, Closed Sunday.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)