But the fly fishing hook was set, deep.

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In modern times, the hook is becoming less important as commercial fishing ventures rely more and more upon massive nets, although certain industrial fishing techniques--such as longline fishing--still depend on the humble hook.

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Edison would go fishing in the middle of a workday at a nearby pond, and he would fish with a baitless hook.

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