I think those hunting and fishing "parties" were a "get to know" Andrew and his royal life. Epstein and Maxwell were "grooming" Andrew....and Fergie to become friends and get into the world of Epstein and Maxwell. Then gradually down the dark path...plus Andrew and Fergie were in prime positions to extort/blackmail when they're too far in...and they fell for it. Epstein was fascinated and obsessed with the Royal Family, too.