We are truly sorry for your loss. We have lost a few over the years. It is just the contract that you enter into when you get a dog ( it is the hard part).
Not even close! Flys with sizes1-0…30 makes my head swim and doesn’t get me started on the rods, reels, tippets, lines, vests, packs, hats…and don’t start on fly tying stuff!!!! LOL
I hope you can get your buddy interested in doing something you both enjoy, for both of your sakes. I lost two of my shooting buddies and best friends several years ago and know how much that hurts. Real pals are hard to replace. I wish you good luck and hopefully success.