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One of America’s most enduring strengths is a simple idea: that some things belong to all of us, and it is our shared responsibility to protect them. Clean air, safe drinking water, and preserved natural spaces.

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Tackle shops adapted uneasily. “We don’t sell tube flies anymore,” insisted one clerk, standing in front of a shelf increasingly full of them. The tube flies did not contradict him. They arranged themselves more neatly.

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With new fly rods costing over $1,000 and beyond my financial reach, I needed to adapt my 9-foot 4-, 6-, and 8-weight rods to function as switch rods—or consider investing in Orvis' Recon saltwater series.

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Today, anglers must sift through misinformation on social media, unmoderated forums, and partisan news sources. In this climate, the misinformation “industry” spreads unchecked.

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Switch rods under 10-feet are now highly valued for their ease of casting, tight-quarters maneuverability, pinpoint accuracy, and reduced arm fatigue.

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