I'm with SirSnook on this one. I prefer to fish solo if im in a serious tournament. Otherwise, I want someone who is mellow and just enjoys time spent on the water. Don't take this the wrong way, but it's kind of like a first date. Do I want to leave at first site or soon after she opens her mouth to talk? Do we hit it off and find that we share similar interests that would warrant a second date?
I can tolerate almost anyone for 6-8 hours, but few get a second date.
Another way I look at is, do I want a once every week or so fishing partner or a full time friend to hang out with besides fishing? To me, two different types of people. I have a few very good fishing buddies, but that's all they are.