Related Clues:

• Confidant
• Chopped-up bait
• Good pal
• Ground bait
• Informally, a close friend
• Pal, buddy
• Pal, mate
• Cut bait
• Buddyroo
• Fish bait or pal
• Companion? Not quite sure
• A friend one may make much of
• Close acquaintance
• China's much maligned
• Alpine state to express hesitation for bait