Do you guys like to fish alone?

[ChrisR71]

I fished over 50 times last year and I have never had a year when I fished by myself so much. Normally, I like to go with others but it didn't work out.

Do you guys like to fish alone or do you normally find someone to fish with?

[irvingdog]

I used to prefer to fish alone. Now my boy is old enough to hold a pole, and I can't imagine fishing alone.......

[Daze Off]

I would much rather fish with someone - provided (1) they know what they are doing or, if not, (2) at least can keep from hanging up constantly or throwing their baits into the bushes/trees/weeds along the bank too often or (3) casting by heaving their bait within inches of my flesh....

I find that when I fish with someone else either I learn something from them or vice-versa - even if it is just that we should not ever be in the same boat again

If they can manage all of these things, we're gonna have a good day together!

Daze Off

[Deitz Dittrich]

I usually enjoy someones company. It doesnt always work out and I will fish alone as well. But I always feel its more fun to fish with someone!

[EBass]

I fished alone once and I thought it was alright. Sure sucks putting the boat in and out though. 99% of the time I fish with someone. It's safer, less borning, but sometimes they use the EXACT SAME LURE and STEAL MY FISH! If you read this you know who you are

[Chev_trucks501]

I will agree with most. I like to fish with others. Although due to the fact that everyone is so darn busy (or they tell you they are coming and then back out at the last minute) I spend a lot of time fishing by myself. I can't wait to get out there!

Although it is -30 here...

Happy Dreams
Chev

[Lunker]

I fish mostly alone, but not by choice. Sometimes its nice to be out by yourself, quiet, do what you want and where, how, etc. But most of the time I like to fish with someone, especially for holding the camera

[Guest]

Good Question!

I know Cyb definitely prefers to fish with someone else.

I would say that Ice Fishing, I think the more the better, but ice fishing alone is good too.

In open water I probably slightly prefer to fish alone because I tend to get frustrated somewhat easily with those I am fishing with. (Plus there is room for all my rods and tackle). I fish out of other peoples boats and thus in the back of the boat a lot. If I am not in control of the boat and I don't respect the fishing ability of the person in the front then I frustrate quickly if we don't catch fish. Lots of times they will ask and get my advice but execute it wrong due to a lack of experience and poor boat control skills.

I get soooo frustrated when the person in the front of the boat isn't controling the boat as well as they should. One of the biggest factors between a good, average, and poor day on the water is boat control. One of the biggest factors between a good, average, and below average fisherman is boat control. I would say the average fisherman doesn't know how to control the boat very well for the technique they are using. It seems like people tend to fish to slow or to fast and are not nearly as methodical as they should be.

When the fishing is fast you can almost throw method out the window. But most times the bite is neutral or negative and the way you attack the fish is very important and doing certain little things well matters a great deal.

A related thing that frustrates me is an underpowered trolling motor. It is the most important fishing accessory on a boat.

I however just love to fish with people who know what they are doing and I regard as just as good or better at what we are doing than me.

I do get frustrated with Cyb however, cause he back boats me all the time, tends to move to fast and not fish throughly enough for my liking, and he outfishes me far to often. His outfishing me 2 times out of 10 should be half that but he is just plain old lucky.

[Lew]

I tend to fish alone about 70 to 80% of the time. Mostly due to the fact that everybody is so busy these days. I would love to take my daughter fishing with me, but she has a fish allergy and it's just not worth the risk. I do end up putting a bit more pressure on myself when fishing with others to ensure that my fishing partner has ample opportunities to catch fish.

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Lew

[ChrisR71]

I would rather fish with someone as well. But, sometimes it's hard to find someone who likes to bass fish hardcore like I do. Plus, I normally leave at 5 AM and fish until dark so people think it's a lot. I will tell them that they can meet me for part of the day and that sometimes works.

Maybe I can fish with some new people this year. I'll bet we can learn a lot from one another.

[basguy31]

I do fish alone about half of my outings each year. I enjoy fishing alone, because I have nobody else to worry about and I can do whatever I want to. But fishing with another person has its bonuses. I've learned a bunch from some of the people I fish with and I've also shared some of my knowledge with some of my other fishing partners. Its a win win situation as long as you get on the water.

[delmuts]

i prefer to have some company too. even if they are a beginner. i have taken some gals out for their first experience of bass fishing. we both had a blast. didn't catch as many fish, but was fun. my favorite fishing partner is my 17 yr. old son. he usually out fishied me! it does make things easier if the other person is experienced, but it is great to see the smile on a persons face when they catch that first bass. del

[tadpole]

I enjoy fishing with someone else also. There are times when I do enjoy fishing by myself. I have a 13 year old boy who loves to fish and he puts presure on me. The boy loves to talk trash and he can back it up. He may not fish with a 10" worm or a 1 oz. rattle trap but he can put fish in the boat. I would pick him over most of my fishing buddies in a tournement. He has patience and is not one to run all over he lake to try to find the hot spot. I believe it is because he does not over think every aspect.

Come on spring!
Tad!

[Jim W]

Both can be appealing.

IN a boat, I "prefer" to be with someone.

Wading a small stream or river, I can give or take!

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

[Banger]

I fish alone just as much as I fish with someone else. I live on a lake and after work it is just easier for me to drop the boat in and go for a few hours. It is nice because your not pressured to catch a ton of fish. Usually when I am by myself I explore new territories or techniques. Don't get me wrong about fishing with someone else, a fisherman can learn many things from fishing with other anglers, I know I have taken away knowledge from every different agler I have been lucky enough to share the boat with.

[iland99]

IF the person I'm fishing with can get there early enough, fish with me all day, and not complain all day then I like fishing with others. If you're gonna be an hour late and want to leave if you're not catching fish every 5th cast, please stay at home!! I've got ONE fishing buddy I can rely on every time. Ice fishing.....I'd rather fish alone, simply due to space constraints of my portable.

[bucketmouth64]

I fish alone most of the time. I am divorced and see my teenage kids for 2 months in the summer. My son can't get enough fishing while here. My daughter is amazing. She tosses in a line when she feels like it and each time she does it seems like she catches a bass. Some of the greatest joys is seeing the excitement in my kids face.

I too would enjoy having a fishing partner. Good company while fishing and hopefully they too like to fish as much as I do and get up as early as I do.

[FI Guide]

during the hardwater season yes but i have never fished by myself in the summer plus its a lot easier with 2 people and the boat