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Four different views zooming in on "Camp Victory,-¿ the U.S. Army base that was once a presidential palace complex. At bottom is Lt. Stewart with an asp (Aspius vorax) caught on a fly rod.
Saddam's Qasr al Faw Palace complex, renamed Camp Victory after the liberation of Baghdad, was built to commemorate Iraq's "victory-¿ over Iran in the 1980s. The palace is surrounded by artificial lakes and Roman-style villas. According to the web site globalsecurity.org, Saddam often brought guests to this palace to go hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching. It didn't take Stewart long to find the fish stocked in these lakes.
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Navy Lieutenant Joel Stewart brought his fly rod to Baghdad hoping for something to remind him of his Montana home and ended up founding a fly fishing school for his fellow servicemen in the shadows of Saddam's palaces. Here's his story. For more information on the school visit Lt. Stewart's site, baghdadflyfishing.com. Reader Photo Galleries: August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 More Top Stories 50 Best Lures of All Time Trophies from Boone & Crockett Underwater Action Photos Beginner's Guide: Bowhunting Man vs. Catfish |
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