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jackfish twine
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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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heavy, strong twine used mainly for making nets to catch northern pike and other large fish.
Quotations
1775
We are obliged to make our Sturgeon Nets all of Jack Twine, the fishing Twine we have being two Weak two Thread to hold a fish of any size. . . .
1896
Nets intended for their capture are made of "jackfish twine," somewhat heavier than that in other nets, but they are rarely used.