NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Start Date: Spring 2026 | Location: Wherever the fish are biting in Los Angeles / Any body of water with hope

POSITION TITLE:

Fishing Buddy (Non-Union, Slightly Competitive)

OBJECTIVE:

To secure long-term Fishing Buddy positions where I can contribute exaggerated fish stories, hilarious dad jokes, and unwavering optimism during slow bites.

Due to increased demand for laughs, snacks, and questionable casting advice, I am officially opening applications for the position of Fishing Buddy. Please review the job posting below to see if you qualify.

Number of positions to fill: Unlimited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Successful applicant will accompany me on fishing trips, provide moral support during slow bites, and pretend the one that got away was definitely huge.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Can sit or stand quietly for long periods of time (or talk endlessly—both acceptable)

-Understands that “just one more cast” means at least 37 more

-Able to keep secrets about lost fish and tangled lines

-Comfortable with early mornings, extended evenings, bad coffee, and worse weather forecasts

-Strong moral support skills after missed strikes

-Non-judgmental toward lure choices, knots, backlashes, or any other questionable techniques

-not a requirement, but a kayak, canoe, boat, swimming raft/tube, the door Rose laid on in titanic, or any other floatation device is a huge plus.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

-Various Lakes, Rivers, Ponds, Reservoirs & Questionable Spots Ongoing

-Witnessed multiple “biggest fish I’ve ever seen” incidents

-Assisted with untangling lines (emotional and literal)

-Maintained belief that the fish will definitely start biting soon

-Took photos that may or may not reflect reality

PREFERRED SKILLS:

-Brings snacks (bonus points for jerky)

-Owns a lucky hat

-Knows when to take photos and when to lie about the size of the fish

-Can net a fish without turning it into a full-contact sport

-Weather complaining (professional level)

-Selective memory regarding lost fish

AVAILABILITY:

Early mornings into late evenings, weekend’s, or any time someone says, “Wanna go fishing?”

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoors. Possibly cold. Possibly hot. Definitely unpredictable.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

-Payment in fresh air

-Getting out and active(Great for physical and mental health)

-Questionable stories

-Badass fish pics

-Unlimited dad jokes

-Friendship

-A nice tan

-Bragging rights(terms and conditions apply)

DISCLAIMER:

This is strictly a recreational position. No actual employment benefits, except happiness, and maybe a fish or two.

REFERENCES:

-Pics of previous catches

HOW TO APPLY:

Interviews conducted onsite. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you believe you’d be a great candidate for this position.