Angler's device (6)
I believe the answer is:
sinker
(Other definitions for sinker that I've seen before include "Weight used to submerge fishing line" , "Hook, line and . . . . . . - entirely (6)" , "Line used in taking sea-soundings" .)
I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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