"Get him on fish to calm his nerves", you better take him Bluegill fishing for when you see the water the size of half a football field boiling with 10-15 pounders busting shad and you don't have a clue as to how long they will be up or where they will go next is not "Calm" at all. The trolling motor can't move fast enough or quiet enough and imperatively you will put a little extra mustard on the Hotdog to get that first LONG cast to the edge and "Backlash USA has another member to the club". Then try picking out a backlash with fish busting all around you, Calm???? Most nerve racking event you will ever have in your life (maybe not the Most but pretty close) If you are a rookie and you can make that first cast with a wide spooled baitcaster into the boiling water and "NOT" get a "Professional Over-Ride" you are better than me. Already have my Dad a big Spinning outfit rigged up for I know his nerves can't take the action. Not so sure mine will but will give it a try.