Fishing Alone or With a Buddy

[simplejoe]

I choose alone, but my fishing buddy is my son (5) to see his eyes when he catches a fish and now is my daughter whose 2 is starting to fish (sometimes no hook). ;D I don't with many friends I pefer alone.

[JacobK]

Fishing alone can be theraputic.

Fishing with a buddy creates good times and memories.

very well put! i usually fish with one of my good friends we're both pretty much on the same level and usually have the same curfews etc. (we're both teenagers)

[Red]

i dont care either way, as long as i get to go fishing!!  i when i fish on the golf course(most of the time) i fish with my buddy, because i cant go to the golf course without am as i am not a member.  when i fish the tanks, i go by myself, it is the same buddies uncle who owns the tanks, but i have permission to go with out my buddy.  basically if i go during the week i go to the tanks, close to home, dont need buddy, weekends i go to the course, need buddy a bit further drive!!

Cliff

[Branuss04]

Fishing alone can be theraputic.

Fishing with a buddy creates good times and memories.

Couldn't of said it better!!!

My vote is for both... on of my main fishing partners is 10X better than me, so I learn A TON when i'm with him, but other days, I don't mind being alone and using what I learned from him to help me land fish.

[Pond Hopper]

It is harder for me to go fishing alone, all my buddy has to say is lets go!  Too many crazy things happen when fishing, and it is always good to have a witness when it happens.

[CPT Scrap]

its nice to have someone to coraborate your story actually, it can make the fishing easier because as long as neither of you throws the same thing, you can cover double the baits in half the time....

[Jake P]

This is a tough question because both scenarios have there pros and cons. But i will say when im serious about catching fish i fish alone. When i want to have a good time and dont care how many fish i catch, ill fish with a buddy.

X2.

The only reason i guess id rather go alone is because of all my friends only 1 likes fishing and even then hes not as into as i am. He expects to catch a fish on the first cast and doesnt make an effort to work the bait/lure properly. I suggest things to him and he listens but he never puts it to use. So when were out its more of a hanging out type deal just shootin the poo and having a good time.I like to go by myself because i set my own times and dont have to worry about if the other person is discouraged or not having fun and wants to leave. This way i can focus more on my techniques and become a better fisherman.

[Bassnbrett101]

There are times for both, most of the guys I fish with are almost as serious as me so we can go and concentrate and still catch fish.  Basically I call a few people first and if no one wants to go I'll go alone.  

When I know I'm just gonna go out for a few hours and need a break from the day though I will just go alone

[jhoffman]

I like to fish with friends when they have their own gear! I get tired of people calling me up... hey you wanna fish. Well duh, do I ever not wanna fish. Most of the time its my boat. Which I tow. Yet they never offer money for gas. They get here and they have one rod in their possesion.... a big old ugly stick, no tackle and hell sometimes forgot the fishing license. Then its.... well what should i throw? Well im gonna throw a c-rig on this rod, and a jerk bait on this rod. "I dont own that stuff".

For the most part its nice to have someeone to talk to. I enjoy taking my young one and my fiance too. Them using my tackle is a different story.

But, I also love to fish alone. People for the most part want to just catch any fish on any thing they can. Im a beat the banks fish fast stop only when conditions permit kind of bass fisherman. I dont target crappies unless im with the family.

Brings out a bunch of different fishing styles but d**n it... gas is almost $4! Im not asking you to replace my carpet or buy me beer or anything for that matter.... throw me a $20 every couple times we go out or im gonna quit taking you! ;D

[Bankbeater]

Its always nice to have someone along to take a picture of you and the lunker you just caught.

[fishfordollars]

If I am prefishing it is always alone. Fun fishing(10%) is with a buddy.

[JCrzy4Bass]

If I could be out with anyone, I'd chose my dad. Ever since we both got into fishing we have kind of rekindled our bond we had when I was a kid. It's great being out there with someone who can relate to you. We have a great time, we both chose boat location and try each others spots, we both give input on what we are throwing and how the bites are coming and typically we can put together a pretty good pattern almost every time out.

Other than that, if she would get out with me more I really enjoy being out with my wife. But she's pregnant now so those times are few and far between.

Lastly, it would be my buddies here on Bass Resource. I have a blast with some of those guys.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

i prefer too fish alone but if my girl comes its fine she wears a 2 piece 95% of the time,i do enjoy takin kids fishing i have 3 girls and a brand new one 3 months old cant wait,I also have a few buddies that i prefer to fish with over the other buddies they are like me they will stay out as long as i do wich can be 13 or more hrs a day

[Maxximus Redneckus]

If I could be out with anyone, I'd chose my dad.  Ever since we both got into fishing we have kind of rekindled our bond we had when I was a kid.  It's great being out there with someone who can relate to you.  We have a great time, we both chose boat location and try each others spots, we both give input on what we are throwing and how the bites are coming and typically we can put together a pretty good pattern almost every time out.

Other than that, if she would get out with me more I really enjoy being out with my wife.  But she's pregnant now so those times are few and far between.

Lastly, it would be my buddies here on Bass Resource.  I have a blast with some of those guys.

make her wear a 2 piece ;D

[Del from philly]

I would love fishing buddys...but their hard to find.....

i always meet clients that say were gonna start fishing but it never happens...

my girldfriend is a fisher, but also a woman, so that is good and bad depending on the day, and the amount of bugs...

I would say their is no better thing to do by yourself than fishing. It is a strange feeling because when your out their fishing, you feel EVERYTHING BUT ALONE.....

[Del from philly]

Also, something about missing a HUGE fish when your by yourself that keeps me in the game.

It is a very strong feeling to say the least.

[Tokyo Tony]

I like fishing alone because I always catch tons of huge fish, as far as anyone else knows  

[619bassman]

I'd say its about 50/50 for me. Some days I just want to enjoy the outdoors and solitude, and others I just want to hang out with a buddy. Either way its a good day

[Pigsticker]

when i go out i either want to fish by myself real serious to maximize bites or with like three other people to maximize fun, i dont like fishing with just one other person unless i am really on the fish or at one of my favorite places to fish

[christopherjake]

I don't like the feeling of fishing alone.  I mean what if I catch a monster and have no one to celebrate with?  It's always more fun to have someone there to witness the catch and take a couple of photos.  

[FR0G]

Most of the time with a buddy. Its always good to be with a buddy just in case one of your get hurt, or if you catch a nice bass!

[bass wrangler569]

When I want to be serious and catch quality fish or work on a new technique, I fish alone, if I want to hang out and have fun i'll invite a friend.

[GitRDoneIke23]

Definatley prefer somebody with me. We usually fish with different lures so that way we can find what the like. Plus I like having somebody to talk to. Me and my friend go every Monday & Tuesday, it's nice!! But if it's fishing alone or not fishing at all, FISHING wins hands down!

Ike 8-)