Jarmo Hurri wrote:

So I've got the rock upstream, and a shallow spot downstream, and the
bottom is such that wading was out of the question.

OK, plan B: Get back on shore, let the fish get into the rapids
downstream (they look pretty tame), and race downstream, hoping for the
best, and looking for a place to beach the fish. Stay as close as
possible to the fish and hold the rod as high as you can reach.

If nothing else, you'll be able to say he got you into the backing. :-)

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