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“I’m not much of a fly tier. I can do it—my friend calls it 'ham and eggs tying'—and I tie some cool flies that I can’t buy in a fly shop, but other than that, I would no more sit down and tie a dozen hopper patterns than I would do something absolutely insane, like build a rod.”

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Jack Ohman is an American political and social cartoonist known for his sharp wit and satirical style. Born on September 1, 1960, he has been the editorial cartoonist for The Sacramento Bee since 1991. Ohman's work often addresses hot-button issues in politics, society, and culture, earning him widespread recognition for his unique perspective and creativity. more

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