What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish in canal almost tricked to bite last of bait (8,6)" mean?

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Fish in canal almost tricked to bite last of bait (8,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29113 | 27 Across | 2023-07-04

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[bai]T in anagram of IN CANAL ALMOST

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