Jimmy held the fish close to the bucket. The instant he let go it leapt in, swam in crazy loops, confused by the walls.

"Maybe I ought to let him go," said Jimmy.

"Why? That's gotta be the biggest fish we've ever pulled out of this river," said Craig.

"I don't know. I feel sorta bad."

The boys stood over the bucket, watching the fish bang his body against the sides.