I mostly just have time for my web comic, but if I did have more time, I'd be developing ideas like this further (thought that, too is likely a waste of time). I have this image of a variety type show like the old Huck Hound show with Big Dum hero as the star, and these guys, Trick and Dimbo as another feature. They'd be a sort of Bugs and Elmer kind of arrangement with the fisherman (developed later) as their foe.

Also, I have to remember to start putting copyright notices on everything, not only because it's a good idea but just in case that stupid orphan works bill gets passed in any form.