Friday's Featured Fly

Chrome is a great color for chironomid pupae, and RIO's Hanging w/ my Chromies has plenty of it.  The metallic base of the abdomen imitates the gas bubble chironomids use to ride to the surface.  Simple and deadly!

RIO's  PTO Dreadnought are named after their distinctive shape.  Shaped after early battleships.  This unique design allows them to be fished in many different styles.  You can pop it, strip it, slow, fast, this fly can do it all.

RIO's Morris Hitched Tube Skater  - This fly is a perfect blend of NW and Scandinavian fly design. A single belly hole also allows the angler to easily hitch their fly without sacrificing the fly. This is going to be a killer this summer season and many seasons to come.

Just in time for the Lower Deschutes Stonefly Hatch!  Solitude's new Squatter Stone series of Stoneflies.  Available in both Golden and Salmon fly variations, this one is buoyant but rides low in the film.  Plenty of flotation to suspend a dropper.  

Stillwater simplicity… Solitude’s Hale Bopp Leech!  Don’t head to your favorite lake without a fistful!

RIO's Webster Tactical Crab sure has a bunch of thought behind it.  Originally intended for East Coast Striper's, this one has plenty of other applications in warmer, salty climates.  The engineering is in the keel....a series of Tungsten beads that get the fly down and click when the fly is stripped.  Call 'em in! 

The high water of spring means it's time to go big!  As the rivers start to warm, larger stonefly nymphs start to get wiggly.  This happens weeks ahead of their actual emergence.  A big and heavy stonefly, like Solitude's Tungsten Trout Retriever, is a great point fly in a double-nymph rig.  Trail something smaller behind it and wait for your indicator to go down!

Gear Review - Fishpond Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel

Let's talk about luggage.  It's something that most people have in their closet, but have you ever given much thought to what makes one piece of luggage better than another?  Well, if you have done much traveling, it's pretty obvious which bag you will come back and grab first.  The others will go out in your next yard sale.  Luggage is not cheap, but well worth the investment.  I just traveled with the new Fishpond's Stormshadow large duffel to Christmas Island.  Here is my personal review.  You have to have luggage to fit all of the Gear for Christmas Island

When you own a fly shop, having access to the newest gear can be a problem or a solution.  Depends on which way you look at it.  The latest, greatest of gear is always coming through the front door, showcased by the reps.  

I am going to be honest, when I travel, it's not light, and most of the time I am trying to keep my luggage under weight so we do not have to pay the "Heavy" overweight fee.  I like to have my things with me, and a girl needs options.

Huxley wanted to go, but had to stay home.

Last year, I had another large roller that I took to Christmas Island.  It was big, but it was heavy, and my main disappointment with it is that it lacked handles in the key spots.  Without the extra handles, it made it so hard to lift and carry, or for Travis to lift and carry.  Since he always takes my luggage for me, such a gentleman.

When Fishpond launched their new luggage collection,  I knew that I had to get one.  It's shockingly lighweight.

Here are my reasons that I believe for purchasing the new Fishpond Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel.

• Lightweight
• Durable
• Water-resistant outer fabric so your packed gear stays dry, even if left out in the elements
• Separate side and compartment for wet gear, keeping all the gear on the dry side, dry
• Stands upright. Some duffels fall forward and will not stand on their own
• Lots of carry handles
• Outer straps are attached in a way that they will not fall off or come loose
• Smooth wheels
• Perfect spot for rods with internal straps to keep them secure

After my first trip with this luggage, I don't have anything negative to say. Fishpond's design and durability have been proven for a long time, and they have again knocked this one out of the park.  They also have the Stormshadow Carry-on.   We never carry on our luggage;  we always check it.  I don't have a review for that one, but I'm sure it's just as good since it's the mini version.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Thank you for reading

Lyndsey (Beginner Angler, Expert Fish Spooker)

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Modern Stillwater Rods:

STILLWATER FLY RODS:

If you spend any length of time fishing lakes (Stillwater), especially from a float tube, pontoon, canoe or low to the water craft, you'll find that having a longer rod is very beneficial, for a number of reasons. Sitting low to the water presents some challenges when using shorter rods.  A longer rod will help pick up the line off the water easier for your next cast easier than a shorter 8 to 9' rod.  It will also help in better executed roll cast, as well as giving you greater distance when needed.  The only draw back that I know of in using a longer rod is that landing fish can be a challenge and is done best with a longer handled net.

Will the 9' 5 or 6wt that you already have work for fishing lakes?  Yes, it can.  I've done it and have been successful, however, after using a longer 9 1/2' to 10' rod I've realized their benefits.  If you like to slow troll a leech pattern on a sinking line, I prefer the 9' rod and usually have at least one 9' rod rigged up for this purpose.  Ideally, I would carry at least three rods with me when fishing Stillwater lakes. One rigged for fishing an indicator line, one rigged with a sinking line for trolling or a slow retrieve of a chironomid without an indicator, and the last rod I would be rigged up for dries.

Let's take a look at a few models that have been specifically and intentionally designed for fishing in Stillwater situations.  These in no way are listed in order or one favored over the other, the intention here is to simply let folks know of the options out there.

Disclaimer:  As you know, you don't need a rod specifically made for fishing lakes to be successful.  Any favorite rod that you may have can score fish on your favorite lake.  I have even used a Trout Spey rod for indicator fishing lakes and done quite well with it.  You can cover an amazing amount of area with the longer rod and not have to re-anchor as much. Just remember your longer handled net to help land those trophies.  You could totally use a rod like the Sage R8 Core 9 1/2' or 10' 6wt to get the job done.  The important thing is to take advantage of the length and backbone of the rod and use it to your advantage.  Make it easier on yourself.  In comparison, some of the Stillwater specific rods carry a more friendly price tag and make the pain in your pocket not so severe.  It's your personal preference.

RODS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR STILLWATER:

ECHO STILLWATER ROD:

Q:  What's great about the Stillwater Rod?

A:  This rod, with it's price point, make it a legit work horse, BUT, don't let that fool you.  Although this rod shines when fishing indicators with Chironomid set ups, I'd also add that it has the back bone for trolling sinking lines and yet delicate enough at the tip to fish Callibaetis dries.  This is a versatile rod that also has a weight system incorporated into the butt section to help balance the rod correctly no matter what reel you are using making the swing weight very comfortable.  I know of a few folks who have used the 10' 7wt as a nymph rod for steelhead.

5 Star Rod Review From a  Reel Customer: 

"Echo 10' Stillwater fly rod" - "I am very pleased with this rod purchase. It met all of my expectations, of quality, appearance, weight, balance, and castability.  It was as advertised.  It is a great rod and comes with a reasonable, affordable price. I used it on Hebgen Lake, in Montana to cast deer hair spinners to gulpers on 12' leaders plus tippet. It handled the task effortlessly better than my Sage 9' XP and my Sage 9' SP even in windy conditions. My brother in law has 5 various 9' Echo fly rods. He is very pleased with their quality, appearance, value and castability."  -  by John Muse.

The ECHO Stillwater Rod, specifically and intentionally designed for fishing lakes.

The ECHO Stillwater rod comes in a 10' 5wt, 10' 6wt, 10' 7wt  and a 10'6" 6wt.  The 6 weight rods come in two different lengths and I believe this is due to the fact that a 6wt rod is the most popular in size for lake fishing.  When it came to the designing of the Stillwater rod, Echo worked closely with expert Pete Erickson.  Pete has an impressive resume which includes a Gold Medal from the 2002 ESPN Great Outdoor Games.  About a decade ago or more, Pete was invited to join Tim Rajeff's Echo rod design team.  All that to say that there has been considerable thought put into this rod.

ECHO LAGO ROD:

ECHO'S Lago Rod

Q: What's great about the Lago rod?

A:  The ECHO Lago comes in a 10' - 5, 6 or 7wt, which are the most popular length and weight rods in general.  The Lago's offers a friendly price point for someone who wants a rod that will get the job done but not cost a ton.  To be fair and honest about it the Lago will feel slightly heavier than the Stillwater rod in your hand, it's crazy to think that an ounce can make that big of difference.  I do like the feel of the handle on the Lago rod as I tend to be pretty picky when it comes to handles. 

RODS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR STILLWATER BUT WORK VERY WELL:

SAGE R8 CORE:

SAGE'S R8 CORE - A beautiful rod that checks all the boxes.

Q:  What's so great about the Sage R8 Core rod?

A:  When a versatile rod is your goal, the Sage R8 Core is an outstanding option. I own this rod in a 9' 6wt with fighting butt, and would totally get one if I was in the market for a 10' version.  I love how you can feel, really feel the rod load, even down to the foregrip on the handle and yet, have enough backbone to roll cast with ease.  The tip recovers quickly to allow that power to transfer through the fly line all while being light in the hand and very responsive. You totally feel like you're in control.

SAGE'S R8 Core with fighting butt.

For the Stillwater fisherman the Sage R8 Core comes in a 9'6" and 10' 5wt, 9'6" and 10' 6wt, 9'6" and 10' 7wt, 9'6" and 10' 8wt options and all come with fighting butts.

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Christmas Island - Gorge Fly Shop's Hosted Trip - 2025

Pictured left to right: Leslie, Peter, Doug, Kelley, Charlie, John, Jim, Travis, and Lyndsey

 Gorge Fly Shop's Hosted Christmas Island Trip 2025 

Travis, Lyndsey, and Charlie were joined by a great group of friends, which makes hosted trips just a little better.  John and Leslie were both with us last year. We were beyond happy that they could join us again this year.  New to our GFS group this year were Doug, Kelley, Jim, and Peter.

We were a very well-rounded group. We had anglers with a lot of experience and some very new anglers.  Some anglers had been to Christmas Island before, and some, it was their first time. But, even if you are a very experienced angler, Christmas Island will keep you on your toes, offering a vast array of angling experiences, allowing a fun experience for everyone.  This is part of what makes Christmas Island so special and a bucket list trip!

Two of our crew were flying up from Baja and meeting us in Honolulu.  They had packed all of their gear and reels in with their luggage.  Their rods were in their own Fishpond luggage. They arrived late the night before the Fiji flight, leaving the next morning, headed to Christmas Island. They had texted us in the morning stating the airlines had lost their Fishpond bag containing all of their rods for the two of them.  They worked tirelessly trying to locate it before the Fiji flight.  They were unsuccessful.   Fortunately, between the rest of the crew and a rod purchase mid-flight from another traveler, they managed to have a great trip.  The airlines contacted them 2 days later, their luggage was located, and they picked it up in Honolulu before heading back to Baja.  Crazy set of circumstances, but bring extra rods, reels, and fly lines.  You may never know what can happen during travels.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by our host and some of the guide staff.  They helped us pack up our luggage and gear, and then we embarked on our 45-minute trek to Sunset Horizon Lodge.  After picking our rooms and unpacking, we got our gear set up, and the guides were on hand to help us get our gear ready.  We were then served dinner and had our welcome introductions by the Sunset Horizon Lodge staff and guides.  If you have read about Christmas Island, you are told that the accommodations are rustic and nothing swanky or fancy is happening here.  What you do have is a comfy place to rest your head, AC, good local food, and amazing hospitality.  

First morning, we are all excited for our first day of adventures.   Some are relaxed and enjoying their coffee, while others are finishing getting gear together and getting out all they need for the day's adventures, hoping they did not forget anything.

Every day, our group is split up between two boats.  We all leave the lodge at the same time, together, and take a short truck ride to where the boats are. The guides load up our gear and the coolers, and we set off.  We will not see each other until camp later in the afternoon.  Within our group, we will pick who we want to fish with for the day, and then the head of the guides, each night at dinner, will assign each group a guide.  Typically, it's two anglers per guide, and two groups of anglers per boat.   Unless there is a single angler and their guide.

After a great day on the flats, we head to the lodge.  After unpacking and cleaning your gear, grab a beer or drink, a shower, and maybe a quick nap.  They have a table that overlooks their beautiful beach.  This was a great spot to sit, relax, and enjoy sharing stories of your day's adventures.  It's time for dinner, and get ready for tomorrow's adventures.  It was all we could do to keep our eyes open past 7:30 pm. 

 Last year was my first time on Christmas Island, and one of my biggest takeaways was how different and unique each flat was.  I really appreciated this aspect as each spot was so unique and interesting.   I felt the same this year as well.  While some things were slightly similar, I got to experience so many new and unique fishing experiences this year.

The excitement that builds as you "hunt" down the bonefish, trigger fish, or GTs, while in Christmas Island, keeps you on your toes. In most situations, you are sight fishing, or in my case, the guide was spotting the fish, then he would point them out to me.  Sometimes I would see them, sometimes I had to listen to the guide cues to guide my fly to the fish.  Honestly, most of the time, I'm doing my best just to see 20 feet in front of you while my guide, who is standing on my left side, spots all of the fish that I just can't see.  He says to me, cast at 11 o'clock, 25 feet.  I can see the fish, my excitement is so high,  I manage to cast right on top of it.  Guide motions his hands away, "Spooked."  Honestly, for me, the excitement of seeing them makes casting worse.   My first morning on the flat, I had just missed a bonefish.  It's the first morning I tell my guide. My cast just "happened" to fall apart, spooking the fish.  I then casually make a cast, nice and easy, just getting my line out to pick it back up.  The guide looked over and said....yes, that is how I want you to cast.  I told him it's easy when I'm not watching the fish, holding my breath, and hoping to get my fly in the right spot.  We both laughed!  I can't be the only one who feels this way!

Seeing the bonefish and watching them, you are thinking to yourself.  Now all I have to do is make this cast, nice and easy.  Put the fly right where I want it.  But, in reality, the excitement is building as soon as you spot the fish, you are now holding your breath, you are no longer thinking, you just make a cast. You either put the fly right on top of the bonefish, instantly spooking the fish.  Or you are so far from it, the guide is telling you to pick up your line and cast again.  But, when the fly hits just right, and you are stripping the line in, and seeing the bonefish follow your fly.  Boom, he eats, you strip set the hook  (not trout set), the connection is made.  It's the best feeling, and there is lots of hootin' and hollerin' happening.  It's so fun, you grab a quick picture and go onto the next adventure.

We were lucky enough to have some pretty good trigger fishing....by this I mean that we saw lots of trigger fish as they wiggled their tails high in the flats.  With the weather conditions, they were a bit more spooky than normal.  But, we had a blast trying, Peter from our crew was lucky enough to land one....the only one landed on this trip.  Not to say we all did not try our best.

With the conditions and tides set up, there were a few days that we focused our time on trigger/GT fishing. This was fun! It's nice to pivot and adapt to the weather/tide conditions.   For the GTs, we would use the plug rod to tease them in and then cast the fly rod to them.  While at home, generally, our fishing we are in stealth quiet mode.  So, standing on the edge of the pancake flat, splashing and making noise to attract the GTs was so much fun!   Standing on the edge of a pancake flat is such a cool experience. 

I definitely tried to take it all in, the 6 days of fishing go by so fast.  Taking lots of pictures of each other, scenery, and of course, some of the fish.  Not as many fish pictures this year, but that is not how I rate the trip anyway.  

Life is measured by experiences and the people you share them with, and this will truly be a core memory for me.  

On behalf of Travis, Charlie, and me, we thank everyone for being part of our Christmas Island 25' hosted trip.  Thank you for joining us in Christmas Island and being part of our wonderful trip and lifetime of memories and stories!  

Thank you to Sunset Horizon Lodge, Guide and Boat Staff, and Fly Water Travel!

If you have any questions about Christmas Island, Hosted Travel, Christmas Island gear, or what to bring, please feel free to reach out!

Lyndsey - Beginner Angler, Experienced Fish Spooker!

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TrouTFest May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025 - Presented by Deschutes River Alliance

A celebration of trout, the people who chase them, & the lower Deschutes River 

Presented by: The Deschutes River Alliance

With support from the City of Maupin, Visit Central Oregon, iFishiBelong, pFriem Family Brewers, Freebridge Brewing, & Imperial River Company

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025

OASIS RIVERVIEW CAMPGROUND, MAUPIN OREGON

Free and open to all ages

FRIDAY, MAY 30th
CASTING CLINIC (9:00AM-4:00PM)

Join FFI-certified instructors for an all-day casting clinic! Lunch and take home materials included. Purchase your slot here.

Clinics will be led by CI Instructors Mary Ann Dozer, Marion Hiller, Liz Lair, Marti Loeb, and Steve Hiller.

DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF (12:00-6:00PM)

Contestants for our 2nd Annual Dutch Oven Cook off will begin meal prep at 12pm and begin serving “judges” (that’s you!) at 4:30pm. Sign up here.

TROUTFEST TRIVIA w/ Grayling Education (4:00-6:00PM)

Catch up with friends and learn about freshwater ecosystems, fisheries, and fish species. Assemble your dream team for a chance to win awesome sponsored prizes in this free community event from 4:00-6:00pm.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT (6:00-9:00PM)

Deschutes-inspired live music from The Takes

Delicious food from the Riverside

Refreshing beer from pFriem & Freebridge

CALLING ALL campfire cooks, guides, camp hosts, dutch oven hobbyists, and culinary professionals.

The Dutch oven cook-off is back for Troutfest 2025! Get the jump on your inspired dish and the competition: Sign up here! Just want to eat all the dutch oven goodness and not chef it up? $10 and you can make the rounds and sample each rustic entree. 

SATURDAY, MAY 31
ON-THE-WATER BUG CLINIC (9:00-11:00AM)

Meet Rick Hafele and John “Smurf” Smeraglio down at the White River BLM Campground for a free, on-the-water Deschutes’ bug clinic. Find out which insects the trout are eating, how the aquatic entomology of the river has changed due to the SWW Tower, and what fly patterns our experts prefer. Sign up here.

CASTING DOCTOR (10:00AM-5:00PM)

30-minute, 1:1 session with a FFI-certified instructor or industry professional with the goal of identifying one fault and one fix for participating anglers. Secure your spot here.

MANUFACTURER BOOTHS (10:00AM-6:00PM)

Walk the grounds and check out the latest and greatest innovations from the fly fishing and outdoor industries. Reps will be on hand to answer questions and ensure optimal use of gear.

BEER GARDEN (11:00AM-CLOSE)

Enjoy refreshing beers from pFriem Family Brewers and Freebridge Brewing, as well as delicious lunch and dinner from the Riverside. pFriem and Freebridge generously donate the proceeds of beer sales in order to keep this event free and open to the public. Thank you Rudy & Steve!

EXPERT DEMONSTRATIONS (12:00-5:00PM)

Seminars on the hour, every hour. These educational presentations are relevant to every level of outdoor enthusiast. From entry-level fish identification to native land acknowledgments to nuanced expert demonstrations, our presenter lineup will cover it all!

SUNDAY, JUNE 1
CASTING LESSONS (9:00AM-4:00PM)

Join FFI-certified instructors for an all-day casting clinic! Lunch and take home materials included. Purchase your slot here.

RIVER/ROAD CLEANUP (10:00-11:00 AM)

Meet at the festival grounds and help us leave no trace of an epic weekend!

CAST A LINE BEFORE YOU GO!

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Columbia Gorge Fishing Reports - May 22, 2025

Deschutes Trout:

It's that time of year again!  Stoneflies are going on the Deschutes and it's about to get really good!  The progression of things has been fairly similar to the last few years.  We get some hot weather sometime in the second week of may and the bugs get very active for a few days.  Then the weather cools off for a week or more and, though very present, the Golden Stones and Salmon Flies are not returning to the water in great numbers to lay eggs.  Will they still eat a big dry fly?  Absolutely, but you really need to get it in the pickers.  Fish looking for adults will be under the tree limbs and overhanging grass.....areas most likely to have bugs blown into the water.  If you're not opposed to it, adding a dropper below your dry will definitely up your odds.  As will indicator fishing with a stonefly nymph.  

The heat is going to be returning leading to the weekend and this should really crack things open for the remainder of the hatch.  There will be some EPIC days of dry fly fishing in the next couple weeks.  For those of you camping or fishing until dark, be prepared for some great evening caddis fishing, too.  The impending heat should bring them out in great numbers, too.  

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Stillwater Trout:

It sure has been fun fishing the lakes around Mt. Hood!  The stillwater bite has been strong to very strong.  Callibaetis have been showing up.  Chironomids continue.  The tricky part has been hitting a window during daylight hours when the wind isn't absolutely howling!  We're getting to the time of year where the strong and persistent Gorge wind is settling in.  And that's ok.  Enjoy the dry fly windows when they're there, but be ready to go down.  Balance Leeches paired with a Chironomid or Callibaetis Nymph will be very productive.  As will leeches stripped or trolled on intermediate lines.  Regardless of technique, it's just a darn good time to fish the lakes.

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Choosing the Right Spey Rod for Steelhead

Spey rods for steelhead vary in size almost as much as the fish themselves. With so many rod weights and lengths available, selecting the right setup for a specific fishery can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are great options tailored to every steelhead scenario—from summer-run rivers to deep winter flows.

If you're looking for a basic overview to help match your rod to your fishing goals, this guide covers the essentials.

Quick Breakdown of Spey Rod Weights:

5wt (12'–13') – Light and fun! Best for summer steelhead in the 2–5 lb range. Great with Scandi heads and light flies.

6wt (12'–13'6") – Versatile for floating lines and mid-sized summer fish. Can handle mild sink tips and medium flies.

7wt (12'–13'6") – The most balanced, all-around rod for both summer and winter steelhead. Ideal for larger flies and windier conditions.

8wt (12'–13'6") – Your go-to for winter steelhead and bigger rivers. Handles heavy tips and flies with ease.

9wt (12'–14') – For the trophy hunter. Perfect for massive fish, oversized tips, and deep-water tactics.
 

Looking to dial in your setup? Click below to get the full buyer’s guide, including detailed weight-by-weight breakdowns and recommendations for Skagit and Scandi line pairings.

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Veterans Backcountry Adventures Raffle

Buy Raffle Ticket

Veterans Backcountry Adventures strives to give something back to this community and you can help us fundraise by participating in our 2025 raffle! Raffle winners will be drawn Saturday, June 28th, 2025 and winners will be notified via email. Raffle prize packages details:

Raffle Package 1

Thomas & Thomas Contact II 10’9” 3 wt. Euro Nymphing Fly Rod

Redington Ace 3-4 Euro Fly Reel

Rio Technical Euro Nymph Fly Line

Orvis Pro Waterproof Roll Top Backpack

Total Retail Value: $1400

Raffle Package 2

G Loomis NRX+ LP 8’6” 4 wt. Flyrod

Redington Tilt 2-5 Fly Reel

Rio Premier Gold WF4F Fly Line

Outcast AK Waterproof Duffle Bag

Total Retail Value: $1500

Raffle Package 3

Renzetti Purple SW Traveler 2600 Fly Tying Vise

Game Changer jaws for Vise

Renzetti Purple Tool Bar

Renzetti Parachute Attachment

Loon Complete Fly Tying Tool Set

Loon Small and Large Hair Stacker

Loon Ergo Prime Scissors

Loon UV Plasma Light

Loon Tying Mat

Loon Bench Boss

Total Retail Value: $1200

VBA is a 501(c)(3) / 509(a)(2) public charity and 100% of fundraising goes directly to enabling VBA excursions.

Veterans Backcountry Adventures (VBA) is a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans through outdoor experiences and adventure therapy. By providing opportunities for veterans to connect with nature, VBA fosters healing, camaraderie, and personal growth. Their programs are designed to help veterans transition from military life to civilian life, offering a supportive community where they can share their experiences and challenges.

Through a variety of outdoor activities, including fly fishing, hiking, and camping, VBA empowers veterans to rediscover their passion for life and build lasting friendships. These adventures not only promote physical well-being but also serve as a therapeutic outlet for mental health challenges that many veterans face. The organization's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment allows participants to engage in meaningful experiences that can lead to profound personal transformation.

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