That's not a fishing partner--that's a fishing tourist. Charge him admission.

Back in May my fishing buddy in Bellingham left for Eugene and I've been flailing the rivers up here alone ever since, although several guys continually say they'd love to get out fishing together...when it comes right down to it, they'd rather get their lawns mowed and decks painted than clock a couple days off island chasing anadromous Annies...

I can't imagine there's be any shortage of anglers looking for a float this time of year...