Note parts tangled in duff fishing gear (7,3)

I believe the answer is:

landing net

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'fishing gear' is the definition.
(I know that landing net is a type of fishing gear)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Another definition for landing net that I've seen is " Fisherman's equipment".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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