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No passion required

By Dave Landahl
ESPNOutdoors.com

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Do you remember when you were younger and the thought of going to the local tackle store was exciting? I loved those mom and pop joints that smelled of minnows bubbling away in the tanks near the checkout counter. Like so many anglers across this country, I have fond memories of those places. Many are gone now, replaced by the giant box stores that have swept in and dominated the market. Now, I am not against any of the box stores in the outdoor category. I love what they provide. It's an a ...

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