While Bangor got the best of most of the teams, the Eelinators are the last men standing on the big river, but soon, even they are driven back to the familiar waters of home. Time is running out, and with the highest tide of the spring approaching, all the teams scramble to find elver eels before the season’s end. The Grinders find that loyalty to the Royal River brings good fortune and a reunion with rival Dana Hole of the Eelinators. When the Maineiacs plan to cash in on Lee’s secret spot is ruined, Mike takes charge.