Cryptic crossword clue
Captain initially going south for these fish 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word KIPPERS

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The straight part
We know that "these fish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case these fish = kippers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does KIPPERS mean?

KIPPERS noun
  1. A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.
  2. A male salmon after spawning.
  3. (RAF World War II code name) A patrol to protect fishing boats in the Irish and North Seas against attack from the air.
  4. (naval slang) A torpedo.
KIPPERS noun
  1. (often with capital) A member or supporter of UKIP (UK Independence Party).

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