Are You A "better" Fisherman Alone Or With Others?

[Ratherbfishing]

Although I like to fish with others and probably wouldn't change if I could, I often wonder (after a trip) if I'd have done better if I'd have been free to make decisions on my own (when I am unencumbered with the wants/needs/plans of others).  How do you all feel about your decision making processes alone and with others?

[Mccallister25]

I dont know wheather im "better" alone/with someone, but I kinda enjoy fishing by myself a lot of the time..only bad part is not getting a good photo op when by myself.

[ColdSVT]

Depends on who i am fishing with. If my partner and i compliment eachothers styles and techniques i tend to do better...if we are complete opposite i tend to suffer or so i think....i dunno lol

[hoosierbass07]

 Definitely alone because I feel like I'm on my time only and I can do things by my schedule.  But I go mostly bank fishing.  If I had a boat I would probably want someone to help me unload/load the boat and all that. 

[mnbassman23]

Doesn't matter for me. All the guys I fish with got into bass fishing by tagging along with me. So when it comes time to pick spots, pattern fish, running the boat/trolling motor, etc it's 100% on me. I pretty much guide for free all summer long   

[BassinLou]

Interesting question. When I bank fish I prefer to be alone. However when I take the boat out, I really enjoy being with people who enjoy bass fishing as much as me. 

[kcdinkerz]

i think when im alone theres no sense of urgency so i take my time fish slower, read the water more carefully, i can pull up to a spot and spend 1 hour fishing it or until i know i cant get a strike and move on usualy with other people we just make a few cast say oh no fish and move on.

[slonezp]

If I fish alone I can lie

[Catt]

I'm a better angler period!

[Mr Swim Jig]

I prefer to fish with someone...

[A-Jay]

 Perhaps you simply need new friends.

 

Or visa versa.

 

A-Jay

[blongfishing]

I like fishing with my best friend most times. Sometimes when I see a nice spot I want to fish or want to slow down I'm with him so I wish I was by myself. I got my bass boat fixed so now I will fish by myself a lot more. I like to have company but like to do my own thing.

[Raul]

I'm deadly for bass, alone or with company.

[bassguytom]

I fish alone!!!! Yea with nobody else!!!! Sorry this just reminded me of that George Thorogood song. I fish alone when wading and with a partner when in the boat. I fish better when with someone. I'm competitive.

[RoLo]

I enjoy fishing with a companion and also enjoy fishing alone, but to answer your question:

the best days of my life have occurred when I was fishing by myself.

I would imagine that fishing alone allows me to be more selfishly focused.

 

Roger

[Christian M]

Honestly, I fish alone most of the time, both from the bank or off my boat. I enjoy it because I can spend time practicing different techniques on my own time, thereby making me a better angler. On the other hand, I find that I will fish for longer periods of time when I'm with a friend, and my competitive side comes out. I think its important to do both if you want to be a better angler.

[Deleted account]

When I first started diving, all my logs had Al Lalone as my diving buddy. He's the guy I always take fishing with me. Luckily, I'm antisocial and agoraphobic, sometimes $#!t just works out...  

[michang5]

I think fishing with friends is a bit better -- bank or kayaks. We can cover more area and throw more baits at 'em. And then share when someone finds what's working.

An interesting contrast happened two weeks ago when I organized a "Fishing Derby" between the three of us. Local pond that we've all bank fished before. $10 buy-in. Most bass (regardless of size) caught in three hours took the pot.

I had an awful morning and was skunked. Both of my friends were catching them nearby, but we couldn't share our setups or patterns. Was super fun, but extremely frustrating to be on the (very) short end of the stick.

[Bruce424]

I think I have more fun fishing with someone. You kno someone to talk to. But more serious fishing when alone and patient. I prefer to fish alone though. Move when I want to. Stay how long I want or leave for a different spot.

[bartdude186]

I prefer alone most of the time.Although it depends on their skill level.Nothing worse than babysitting all day. A few of my friends sometimes want to go "fishing" with me and show up with their Zebco and a bucket of minnows.

[greentrout]

If I am fishing a recently discovered farm pond from the bank or a pond hopper, I definitely want to be alone. I once had the good fortune

to meet a very nice gentleman who took me to the Ms/La marshes to fish for the beloved bass and I would not want to be alone in that

environment.

 

A broken down boat in wild marshes by yourself is a scary scenario.

 

 

[CDMeyer]

I love to fish with other who share my passion..... yet when I am by myself I focus in on the little things more and then I learn more about myself..... I love to fish with people who know more than I do and can help teach me

[geo g]

I definitely enjoy fishing with others. For twenty years I fished out of my boat with my best friend, who was like a brother to me. We were in Education together, coached football together, partied together, raised kids at the same time, and grew old together. He was a good person, a good fisherman, and a great friend. My best friend past away last year suddenly with no warning. I still think of Tom every trip I take to the Everglades, and Lake Okeechobee.

I now take a number of new friends that I have met through fishing. These guys use a variety of different techniques and baits. Its fun watching them work their stuff, sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much. I am constantly learning from watching others. I learn things to try, and things to forget, almost every trip. The conversations are usually great, if you can stay away from politics, and there are always loads of laughs. Fishing is always better if you have someone to share the experience with. Always cherish these experiences, you just never know when it will all come to a sudden end for someone.

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

I usually like to fish alone unless it is with one of the three people on my "inner fish circle". These guys are cool, they know we stay quiet when needed and are courteous, also we all share the same sense of humor.

There are others who are like, "dude, take me fishing". Those are the people who I feel like never shut up and I manage to teach them basics instead of focusing on my bite.

[Dwight Hottle]

I enjoy fishing with a companion and also enjoy fishing alone, but to answer your question:

the best days of my life have occurred when I was fishing by myself.

I would imagine that fishing alone allows me to be more selfishly focused.

Roger

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