Well, he says he can't wait to fly fish soon, so things may improve. Yes, he goes on about these bass and I just can't get excited like at the salmon. I told him no catch and release this time around ( if legal) bring them home! Hope they are catching! Instead of fishing I turned into little woman cooking his ribs to take along and making the sandwiches and worrying about him not eating (he has no extra fat to lose). Darn, coulda been fishing and catching nothing here, so I hope the OP turns out well!