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Angler's boat (6)

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I believe the answer is:

hooker

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This clue might be a double definition.

'angler's' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'boat' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for hooker that I've seen before include "Front row rugby forward" , "Rugby player - traditional single-masted Irish working boat" , "one that heels" , "Fishing boat" , "Streetwalker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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