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        <title><![CDATA[Andy Becker - Freelance Contributor]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Private Equity Is Ruining a Beloved Fly-Fishing Brand, Retailers Say]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Fly shops across the US are publicly dropping Simms after a private equity roll-up and broader turbulence in the outdoor industry.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
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