We already pay a 10% federal excise tax on all fishing gear. This is paid at the manufacturing level. Andy is a tackle producer and is subject to charge this tax in addition to all state taxes. This is a hidden tax that most fishermen never realize we pay. It is charged across the entire country and we get the money back to be used in habitat and enhancement efforts. I think it is called the Glass Stigel tax, but am not positive on its name. It would be interesting to see what we do with our states money.

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Marty
Steelheader.net marty@steelheader.net