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jackfish twine North 
heavy, strong twine used mainly for making nets to catch northern pike and other large fish.
- 1775 (1951) We are obliged to make our Sturgeon Nets all of Jack Twine, the fishing Twine we have being two Weak two Thread to hold a fish of any size. . . .
- 1896 (1898) Nets intended for their capture are made of "jackfish twine," somewhat heavier than that in other nets, but they are rarely used.
- 1775 (1951) We are obliged to make our Sturgeon Nets all of Jack Twine, the fishing Twine we have being two Weak two Thread to hold a fish of any size. . . .