Photos: Fishing rod master Mel Dickie

Mel Dickie
Mel Dickie works at Wild Goose Sports in Rochester. Dickie, 92, keeps himself busy by working at the sports outfitting store as a custom fishing rod maker. He also substitute teaches when he's needed and enjoys working with kids because of their outlook on life.
Alex Kolyer for MPR/Read the story

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