Weary fisherman

The weary fisherman is a character found at various fishing spots in 2161.

Background
The Vault Dweller may happen upon the fisherman and his son while exploring the wastes. He is willing to speak with them about various current events, provide insight into locations, and make suggestions to aid in their search for the water chip, so long as one holsters their weapons.

He mentions that he and his son are nomadic in nature, moving from place to place, searching for food and shelter. He tells the Vault Dweller that this lifestyle of living off of the land is to avoid politicians. He is displeased with the prevalence of politics and warns his son that politicians are eager to "blow up the world again."

The fisherman will provide some insight into his past, sharing that he used to be a scavenger but quit due to the increased risk posed by radscorpions. He mentions that during his scavenging days, about eight years prior, he sold some chips in Junktown, but didn't know if one of them was the same type the Vault Dweller was looking for, adding that he wouldn't bet on it.

He tells the Vault Dweller that he is currently attempting to teach his son how to catch fish, and asks them to stay as quiet as possible so as not to scare the fish away. The fisherman laments that despite fishing at the location for the last five years, his fishing expeditions are becoming less successful over time due to a three-eyed giant catfish named Skunk, that keeps scaring everything away from his spot.

The fisherman is confident that he will catch the catfish, letting the Vault Dweller know that the feud between the two of them is becoming personal and that he is "more serious than the Brotherhood of Steel about this."

Appearances
The weary fisherman appears only in Fallout.