Fisherman Ray finally gets his fishing trip of a lifetime and a new mate!

After 75-year-old Ray Johnstone posted a heart-string-pulling ad on Gumtree earlier this month looking for a mate to go fishing with, the response he received was more than he could have ever expected.

Ray was overwhelmed with the response, and happily took up the generous offer from 22-year-old Mati Batsinilas of Bats Fishing. As a no-charter operator, Mati’s offer was one based purely on passion and love for fishing. Reportedly, more than 100 anglers have been in touch with him since the 75-year-old cast a line on the internet for fishing company and the day has finally come for him to fish with the best of the best!