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A cabinet for my fishing tackle

My son Matthew and I are avid outdoorsmen, and we fish year-round in the freshwater lakes and rivers near our home in eastern Washington State. Like most anglers, we’ve collected tons of rods and reels, tackle boxes and bags, and organisers for lures. And it’s nearly impossible to keep it all neatly organised and safely stored away.

We saw a cabinet specifically designed for fishing tackle at our local outdoor-gear store. We liked the idea, but I knew I could build a better, sturdier cabinet with more capacity for a lot less money, and I could customise it for

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