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The fishing technique is a product of the time and location of the story. It isn't "incorrect", just different. Exactly how much line do you think would fit on a hand-held pole in a single man rowed skiff when the line is "as thick around as a big pencil"? Heavy duty, very fine fishing line hasn't been available forever and the creation of the very heavy duty but thin line is what allows someone to use a rod and reel for big game fishing.
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