At 07:18 PM 8/20/2013, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>from the "shore." Current's strong, too. There isn't a place to stand
>and dip water. Would need to immerse myself, then somehow haul myself
>and the bucket up the steep bank. Then do it a few more times. Thus the
>pump and hose I will toss in the water.

We sailor types invented a substance some time ago for handling
situations like this.  We call it "rope"; or when in thin pieces,
"small stuff" or "light line".  Quarter-inch 'd be about right.

There's also a bit of technique involved -- you cast your bucket so
that it enters the water ahead of your progress, on its side, such
that it has just time to fill and sink by the time it is directly
below you.  As it comes level you haul it up to you.  Should you fail
in this you'll find that the bucket is taking a trip astern and would
like you to join it.  Surprising how much pull an open bucket can exert.

Whether you loop the lanyard around your wrist is a choice, depending
on whether you'd rather lose the bucket or take a swim.

Yours,
David
ps - if a regular ten-quart galvanized bucket doesn't find a place in
your stowage it's possible to find folding canvas ones.  But the
regular ones are handier, don't mildew, and are big enough to steam a
few lobsters in if you put a plate over top.