Blackfoot River Fishing - Puzzle (110, 252, 500, 1014-piece)

While flyfishing the Blackfoot River in Montana I took a moment to take a photo of my companion and oarsman. Moments like these are meant to be shared. Can you puzzle out why the fishing was so slow?

.: Material: 100% chipboard
.: 110, 252, 500 or 1014 piece options
.: Available in vertical or horizontal orientation
.: Glossy laminated finish
.: Includes reference print for putting the puzzle together