Dave Golowenski

Special to The Columbus Dispatch

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Americans with deep pockets are known to jet to Honduras for the local fishing. Bonefish, tarpon and marlin make for an attractive menu, although an exotic Central American location and easy rum surely add to the appeal.

Not widely considered, on the other hand, is the question of how many Hondurans come north to the United States for the hunting and fishing. The guess is anyone keeping count might not have to count high.

Honduras is home to things not readily found in the United States – tropical jungles being one, ancient ruins being another. But one temptation found in the states and not in Honduras is the bald eagle, the designated U.S. national bird although Ben Franklin thoughtwild turkeysmight make a superior emblem.

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