I'm so steamed at the guy and his wife for jerking me around and dealing with me in bad faith. What a waste of time.
I asked him how much advance notice he needs for trips. All he tells me is he has no availability for this and that date. Okay, how 'bout telling me when you do have a good date (besides the end of the season when there are no bass around?)
I guess I should have taken the hint after I left the third voice mail with no return call.
If he didn't want my business he should have just told me so outright, I would have moved on without making a fuss.