Historical clue formulations

• Casts a wide net, maybe — 2023-03-21
• Extends a line, say — 2015-07-24
• Uses a 46-Across — 2012-09-14
• Uses a rod and reel — 2011-08-08
• Angles — 1999-08-15
• Goes angling — 1996-03-11
• Angles — 1995-01-30
• Angles — 1994-03-26