Award for a champion angler? (9)

I believe the answer is:

goldenrod

(Other definitions for goldenrod that I've seen before include "Yellow-flowered plant" , "Tall-spiked plant" , "Yellow-headed garden plant" , "Autumnal flower" , "Autumnal plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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