Cryptic crossword clue
What fisherman might do to catch something resembling a shell 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CASTANET

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The straight part
We know that "something resembling a shell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something resembling a shell = castanet.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CASTANET mean?

CASTANET noun
  1. (chiefly in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string.

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