Please provide me with more context! I need more information to understand what you're asking. For example:
* What story is this about? Is there a specific story, book, or movie you're referencing?
* What was the situation? What was the fisherman trying to do?
* What clues do you have? Are there any details about the fisherman's actions that you can tell me?
Once you give me more information, I can help you figure out what the fisherman did.