Welcome Mike.... here is the best advice you'll ever get on the stage.... if you ever hook up with Fred to go fishing, do as follows
- send your wife and daughters out of state the day before
- if you are attached to your dog you best send him/her with the girls.
- if he's reaching for a beer or food keep your body parts out of reach
- don't look shocked when he catches a fish and eats it raw on the boat.
- and most important be sure to pay for everything.
Other than that, have a great time.

PS. Make yourself as small as possible when he starts looking for the boat anchor.