Fishing alone

[Shaktom]

As fun as it can be to hit the ice with buddies, kids or even the wife, there's something very peaceful about fishing alone. I spent three hours last night enjoying the weather and fishing the way I wanted. No baiting hooks for the kids, no taking off fish for the wife, etc. You guys like fishing alone?

[outdoorav]

I try to go alone. very peaceful

[dairyman]

I go alone--------I asked the wife if she wanted to go----she said I needed the time alone

[Duffman]

As much as I like the camaraderie that icefishing can offer, I sure do enjoy the soul nourishment a solo jaunt can provide. There's just something special about being the only one on a lake, with only the ravens to "croak" back and forth with.

[nemoski]

I love fishing alone in the winter or summer. Don't have to worry about what someone else likes to do or doesn't like to do, what their schedule is, or hurting their feelings when you do things the way that YOU want to do them. Call me selfish, but that's the way I like to roll sometimes!

Don't get me wrong, I love taking my wife and kids out in the boat-they have a blast, but there is something to be said for fishing alone.

[bigbad401]

I don't mind going alone. It is very peaceful. About half the time out this year has been alone.

[dfv87]

It can be just the ticket some days... the peace the lack of Discussion of where to fish , what to fish for, trolling/anchor, move or stay... But overall I enjoy fishing with others as it is the fun conversations and spending time with friends and family that is what fishing is to me.

[MarkAlm]

I laughed when I read the topic. Years ago I was hanging out with my brother Jim and one of his friends knew Jim liked to fish alot. He then ask me if I'm as crazy about fishing as Jim? I tell him "Yea I am ". Jim then tells him "NO! he is worse he will go fishing alone!"

As I've grown older I do like to have company whether it be my wife,sons,brothers or my dad.

[Chef]

I'll go alone from time to time as I do Bow Hunting for Deer or walking a Grouse trail.

[slurpie]

I do about 3/4 of my fishing alone. like to do things my way.

[Sonicrunch]

fishing is for getting away right?

yes I do.

[riverview]

90% of the time i fish alone. Come to think of it i ask people quite a bit to go fishing maybe they just dont like me.

[Acemac]

NO one i know likes to get up at 4 am..... but I cant even sleep on Friday nights!

[GFNER]

Love to fish alone......wait a minute does it count if I bring my dog?

[harvey lee]

I fish alone more than not. I can start when I want, move when I want and fish whatever specie I would like.

I do enjoy others along also though.

[bak2MN]

Dont know anyone in the area so fish most by myself except for the few times the kids go.

[Zoob]

Fish alone. Walk out to the pop-up every dusk and dawn. It's a nice winter-killer, keeps the cabin-fever and doldrums at bay.

[lesterl]

My grandson has been my fishing partner winter and summer for 10 years or so, we used to rent a camp on black lake every summer for a couple weeks and he always was ready to go even at 5am but now my daughter and soninlaw are getting divorced and he has gone to live with his father and I don't care if I go fishing or not. I go some but it is not the same.

[PGE-Hound]

I love to fish and hunt alone. This way when I hit the bar with an amazing story there is no one there to call me a liar...ha

[Steve Foss]

I fish alone at least half the time. I need to fish alone that much so I can be ready to work with others when I'm out in a group. Solitude is sweet medicine.

My first grandchild will be born in May. I've surprised myself by actually looking forward to the day he's old enough to go fishing with me. His dad doesn't go in for hunting and fishing, so I'll be his gateway to that world. I kinda like that.

Lester, sorry to hear that. Your grandson will NEVER forget the time he's spent fishing with you. And he won't always be far away with his dad.

Love to fish alone......wait a minute does it count if I bring my dog?

Only if you talk to your dog.

[Jim Uran]

I fish alone 3/4 of the time, it's peaceful and a good break from the everyday grind. I love taking my family out when they want to get out there though.

[eyebjim]

Originally Posted By: GFNER

Love to fish alone......wait a minute does it count if I bring my dog?

Only if you talk to your dog.

So does that mean if I go fish by myself and talk to myself I'm not really alone?

[lesterl]

Thanks Steve.

[simple1]

Well today I fished alone on a small lake by Shieldsville, drilled 25 holes with my hand auger and did not have 1 fish come up on the sonar. Today I wish I had someone to share the blame with, or Harvey along with me to pass on some ice fishing wisdom (or at least his power auger).

[tsande00]

I usually fish alone, but wouldn't want to do it 100% of the time. I do enjoy exploring new lakes with friends. But there is also something to be said about being alone out there - very peaceful and enjoyable.