Btw, sounds like ol' Fred would make for some dandy chum.
I am happy it pleased you.
As for Fred, he was known as Fred the WonderDog because he was reputed to be able to walk, talk, and chew gum - and, wonder of wonders, he could do any two at the same time.
I suspect some AgencyPerson would cite any boat using Fred for chum due to the noxious slick visible for miles downstream.