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You might get this fishing rod maybe for Robin (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

perch

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This clue could be a double definition.

'you might get this fishing rod' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'for robin' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'maybe' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for perch that I've seen before include "bird comes down on" , "Roosting place" , "pew?" , "Bird's roost" , "old measure of land" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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