You fish alone?

[BigFish]

Its a good idea in theory....but while fishing often times its a fluid situation (no pun intended) and plans can change from one minute to the next depending on weather conditions, surf, tide, lack of bait or fish.....you might decide to change spots once or twice in an outing? I won't be calling anyone at 2:00 am to tell them I am changing spots! It is what it is......spontaneous fun! There is danger every time you head out....I fish with a buddy 50 percent of the time.....the other 50 percent I am on my own!

[vineyardblues]

I fished alone more in the late 70's early 80's.
Now the only time I fish alone is just to get out of the house when on the cape to escape the in-laws...lol
So the answer is no.
Most of the time I have a friend or 2

Freshwater yes Maybe if the ocean was down the street it would be a huge YES,,,, ice fishing NO,
VB

[Gunpowder]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

I fished alone more in the late 70's early 80's.
Now the only time I fish alone is just to get out of the house when on the cape to escape the in-laws...lol
So the answer is no.
Most of the time I have a friend or 2

Freshwater yes Maybe if the ocean was down the street it would be a huge YES,,,, ice fishing NO,
VB

THERES NO RECEPTION ON THE VINEYARD ANYWAYS!!!!!!

[BigBo]

Preparation is the key. I still fish alone quite often. Back in the '70's I would fish the North River in my skiff. One time out there, it was getting late and a very bad storm had kicked up with no warning. I was very lucky just to make my way back in through the inlet into the river and had already taken on quite a bit of water. I ended up beaching the skiff on Truants Island, flipping the skiff over and sleeping (if you want to call it that) under it there for the night. My family was pretty worried about me, but knew me for taking off for the whole night at times. Come daybreak, everything looked a lot different and was able to dry off and head home. I really could have used a few more supplies like drinking water and such.

[ilovetwofish]

I fish alone about 70% of the time about 65% of that is with some light. I always have my cell phone and try to let my wife know were I am unless at a bar.

[Raven]

typically yes....but as i get older i realize that i am putting myself in needless jeopardy unless i'm out in the boat.

that guy had to save his own life...

but hey W T F they have underwater cameras why not
water proof cell phones

[Goose]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Its a good idea in theory....but while fishing often times its a fluid situation (no pun intended) and plans can change from one minute to the next

You make a good point. Getting your foot jammed in a rock and having a wave awkwardly twist it or breaking it is about as rare as what happened to A. Ralston. I have heard of these accidents/situations in the surf.

When we hear so and so's body was found, we never know the details leading up to his death. Anytime you put yourself out there, there is some risk.

[eelman]

Where is the fun without the risk? Gotta go sometime, doesnt matter, when the number is up its up..Fishing isnt exactly bungee jumping..Its a dangerous as you make it

[Goose]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

Where is the fun without the risk? Gotta go sometime, doesnt matter, when the number is up its up..Fishing isnt exactly bungee jumping..Its a dangerous as you make it

That's true, I'm probably goin over board thinking of the worst case scenarios.

[Bazza]

I usually fish alone. I try tell my wife or some one in my family the area where I am going, and will call again when I am finishing ( if it is not to late ). I usually bring my cell phone, and this past year I kept it in a water tight bag.

[Bill L]

I fish alone 95% of the time. I usually say in jest "thats where to look for my body if I dont come back" after telling my wife where I'm going.

[bloocrab]

I must be "unloved" or not love enough....As far as "where I go", I don't tell my wife and she doesn't ask - the only thing she might ask is if I'm going alone or not - she's probably doing her own kind of fishing when I'm out
I simply say - "see you tomorrow" OR - "I'll be back in a few hours", depends on what my plan is,,, that way she knows how much time she has.

I never leave a map or game-plan with anyone, sometimes if anything was said at all, it changes after 10 minutes of driving - ?? -

Anyone that fishes with me, knows the first few spots to search if I come up missing, after that, it's a crap/shoot...but it would take at least 24 hours before a "search" would commence anyway...and by then, it's probably too late.

I've learned 2 important things when fishing with someone else, :::

1. When fishing with someone who has equal passion, there's always a conflict of where and when to go, being very agree-able, I normally give in -
2. When fishing with someone who doesn't fish - there's the other restraint of time, how long they want to fish/fear and newbyness -

Now-adays I prefer to fish with company unlike the past when I'd always fish alone, I find more enjoyment when I'm with a friend to share my time and memories with. You can't beat fishing alone though - as there is nothing holding you back, but even then...I don't leave game plans as I could end up just about anywhere,,,from jiggin the cape to catchin squid off the docks of Gallilee...I just never know.

AND - I don't buy it that Goose leaves a game/plan as he always blind-folds me and duct-tapes my hands behind my back (until we get there) when we fish together...if he does leave a game-plan, he probably puts it in a bottle and burys it in the backyard.

[Clogston29]

I fish alone alot. I like it. I accept the risk. Someone usually knows about where I'll be, but if I decide to move, I don't worry about it. If something happens, something happens. That being said, I'm not stupid and I do what I can reasonably do to stay safe (although I just can't bring myself to do the pdf thing).

My wife hates it when I wetsuit alone, she just can't accept that its safer than waders at most spots (i don't do any far swims alone) so I just don't tell her.