I've spent four hours a night, every single f'n night, for a month.
I leveled fishing to 28 (Novice), have done all four prerequisite quests (including sand charm), have max bastok/sandy (aka selbina) fame, and yet -- HE WONT GIVE ME THE DAMN QUEST.
Please, please tell me what the hell I did wrong. I've put tireless hours in to this and he just says "I've been fishing a long time and have a side business of my own".
I meet all requirements according to the internet.
Please reply immediately if you can with help, I'm sitting here waiting. This is very very frustrating.