Gear can run the gamut, and I generally recommend waiting and buying from local shops on their recommendation. Local knowledge can make or break a trip.
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bring the 6500s and 8'6" rods for salmon, and let the locals clue you in on what to use.
Son of a liberal: " What did you do in the War On Terror, Daddy?"
Liberal father: " I fought the Americans, along with all the other liberals."
