I fished with the same partner for over 30 years almost every weekend.  We synced on almost everything and since I was up front, he knew what I was going to do, even before I did it.  My good friend suddenly passed, and for some time I fished alone.  It just wasn't the same and I figured out its much more fun to share a trip.  

For the last 15 years I call different people, and invite them to go.  I never charged anyone a penny, because they are making my day better by just sharing the experience!  Some are good sticks, and some not so good.  It doesn't matter, its all about having fun, joking,  and coming back safe.  No unpleasant conversations allowed, talk fish, talk family, talk hobbies, talk sports, but absolutely no political crap, or no more trips!  It's all about Low Stress, Fun and Joy, that's the goal!  Fishing is a release for me from a crazy world!

I have several buddies I fish with, but we are bank fishermen and meet there without much of a system or plan. Neither have been on my bass buster with me.

 

I've had another friend on the boat... and lets just say, he got a 2 minute violation for leaving the boat. He didn't care for it nearly as much as I did, as it was a slow day.

I’ve never fished from a boat before, I was bank angling since I was little. Maybe some day I’ll have enough to buy my own or come across some good folk to fish together.

My Brother-in-Law is the only Bass fishing partner I can tolerate for extended fishing. We can fish for 10 hours with little banter and have a great time. I also have a group I have been Walleye fishing with for 2 decades that are pleasant whether 2 hours or a week in Canada. It's not easy finding like-minded people all the time.