Many of us know people that cannot imagine spending $4/ gal gas and buy expensive equipment just to let fish go. If you like the guy, I would go fishing with him. Just be up front. Many times we lead by example and not shoving our thoughts down someone else's throat. Let the old boy do what ever he wants, you just do your thing. Maybe even keep 2 fish for dinner for yourself if he let's two go. Small steps might be good. Something to consider. Then go out and spend some great time on the water together. Life is good, enjoy yourself and let the old boy enjoy himself as well. Spending time with some older guys can be fun. You might even tell yourself that you are doing him a favor going out with him. You might even enjoy yourself.

I don't fish with people that I don't like, life is just too short to share special time with someone that you can't get along with. That is not the case here. You like the guy and you both like to fish. Simple question for me, GO.

Rick