Answer: reeledin

AnswerCrossword Clue
REELEDIN

Landed, as a fish

REELEDIN

Landed successfully

REELEDIN

Tried to land

REELEDIN
Caught a marlin
REELEDIN
Brought a cutthroat to net
REELEDINBrought on board, somehow
REELEDINLanded
REELEDINSecured, as a fish on a line
REELEDINNot left hanging, say
REELEDINLured successfully
REELEDINCaught