Large fish wheels are massively heavy and unable to be manhandled. With some forethought and the right gear you can get the wheel and nature to work together and save a lot of work. Setting a wheel in the current like this is just one of many steps towards getting it fishing.

Also "Carry On: Stan Zuray's Journey from Boston Greaser to Alaskan Homesteader" is now available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook. Amazon reviews always appreciated. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1521098891

Anyone interested in a signed copy has two options:
Go to: https://www.thestanproject.com/mercha... and buy a pre signed book (the simplest)
Buy a book on Amazon and follow these instructions. (Many have done this and it has worked well. Done hundreds and no mail failures yet).
1. Get two 12.5 x 9.5" priority mail flat rate envelopes at post office.
2. Selfaddress and put postage on one envelope.
3. Address other one to: Stan Zuray, Box 77172, Tanana, Alaska, 99777 and put book and other envelope in it (folded) and signing instructions if any and I'll sign and return.
Please send no money my privilege to sign but an Amazon review would be appreciated. Flat rate both ways will cost you under $15.