This 1♣ opening does not promise length in the suit – typically used with a mini or a weak no-trump. The idea is that by opening 1♣ you can be sure of being able to rebid 1NT over any change-of-suit response. The fishing club differs from ‘better minor’ in that only 1♣ is a prepared bid.
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