River fish — pulled in with this? (4)

I believe the answer is:

reel

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'pulled in with this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'river fish' is the wordplay.
'river' becomes 'r'.
'fish' becomes 'eel' (eel is a kind of fish).
'r'+'eel'='REEL'

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(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "Move unsteadily (like a Scottish dancer?)" , "Totter" , "Stagger with rod winder" , "Fishing rod attachment" , "Photographer's and anglers spool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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