Always good to have a partner in the vessel with you for landing of the large ones. Unless of course your partner isn't of your same political views, can't operate the net, bums baits all day or has gas!
My partner is a 9 year old. He's the main reason for the net. Had to buy him an 11' pole this year. He hasn't got the hang of using the long pole quite yet. Sure is fun watching how excited he gets.