You fish alone?

[Rockfish9]

I fish alone %90 of the time, most nights, two maybe 3 people could find me, anyone who spends serious time on the water ( or in the woods for that matter) will eventualy run into trouble, it's the nature of the sport, it's how you handle those troubles that determines the outcome.... As I've told my wife,many times, dont worry about me, I'lll do my best to be carefull,I take all the precations needed to be as safe as possible,I no longer take risks, nearly 40 years of striper fishing has taught me no fish is worth dieing for, but if some disaster befalls me, know that I perished doing what I love most... it sure beats the hell out of sitting in a rocking chair in an old age home waiting for the inevitable...

Roc

[afterhours]

i fish alone about 50% of the time- wife hates it.......i was talking to the vs boys at the swe show about saftey and they carry whistles, strobes, and flares when swimming dangerous waters- pretty damned smart!

[pmueller]

Its a good idea. The more the conditions vary the more important.
Story in point, me and a few of the guys I knew were fishing some backwater spots in Jersey late one season. It was productive. One of those spots that was tidal, and if your drift was of a little off and the tide was low, you were in trouble. One of the guys had to spend the night on the deck of his boat. Temps were real cold. He was lucky to make it out. Like above, he didn't get home till the next day. Later that week some commercial guys weren't so lucky.
Its one thing if your just going out fluking in the afternoon in the bay. Its another thing drifting for bass late November early December.
You gotta think of your loved ones little. Give them at least a hint were your going.

[eelman]

Almost always alone...If I roll sevens..Thats the way I want to check out anyway......

The only person who knows where I am going is my wife

[RIROCKHOUND]

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The only person who knows where I am going is my wife

Now I know who to bribe to get locations from

50% at least I'm solo..
During the work week, I'm generally 1 spot, 2 hours and home to bed. so moving around isnt a problem for my wife to find me, as I tell her it's just to get my truck if I don't come home

I figure just be careful, know your limits, and be properly geared up is key! As rockfish said, at some point we all run into trouble, surf or boat, it comes down to how you get out of the situation that matters!

[Ake G]

I fish alone almost all of the time. And I'm out in the kayak 2/3rds of those trips.

Will usually run into plenty of company when I get out there....