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Proud of the fish you caught recently? The Olympian is interested in publishing photos -- in print and online -- of your fishing adventures. If you’d like to submit a photo, e-mail it to sports@theolympian.com or mail it to Chester Allen, The Olympian, 111 Bethel St. NE, Olympia WA, 98506. Please include your name, town, contact number and date you caught the fish. See submitted photos from South Sound anglers in the Fishing photo gallery.

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