Just have to be sure to pick someone your slightly better then so you don’t get sent 40 instagram reels that night about catching less fish
80thdiv313fa on
For me it’s always alone…I just prefer it that way. No reason other than I enjoy the peace.
This is until my kids get older and hopefully they enjoy fly fishing as much as I do.
cmonster556 on
I enjoy fishing with a friend on occasion, especially if we are on still water and can split up a bit. Wading a river with someone, I end up spotting and coaching it seems. And waiting. Typically, my catch rate on a river with someone is 40% of what I would have expected fishing that same water alone. And they catch another 40%, and the rest are spooked from double the disturbance and inability to effectively cover all the water.
But I catch a lot more fish on my own, and it drastically reduces the complexity of even a day trip. No schedule coordination, no meal plans, no extra toon, no skipping water they can’t wade, just deciding and going. So 90% of my time on the water is solo.
Uwbprof on
If I’m exploring new water, I like going with a friend. We can strategize together, and it means double the eyes as we look for good spots. If it is my regular fishing holes, I prefer the freedom and flexibility of being by myself.
180thMeridian on
I like fishing during the week versus the weekend so that limits who would be available for me to fish with. Also, what’s open in Western Washington at this time of the year is pretty limited. That means either the beaches or one of our big rivers potentially that has a 2 1/2 hour drive. Consequently, I usually fish alone.
El_diablo_blanco_27 on
Alone on a weekday is my idea of heaven.
Multiple_calibers on
I like solo, I’m impatient but always feel rushed when fishing with others. I also like to relax and read runs without worrying about stepping into my plan. Selfish I know but I don’t get a lot of free time.
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Just have to be sure to pick someone your slightly better then so you don’t get sent 40 instagram reels that night about catching less fish
For me it’s always alone…I just prefer it that way. No reason other than I enjoy the peace.
This is until my kids get older and hopefully they enjoy fly fishing as much as I do.
I enjoy fishing with a friend on occasion, especially if we are on still water and can split up a bit. Wading a river with someone, I end up spotting and coaching it seems. And waiting. Typically, my catch rate on a river with someone is 40% of what I would have expected fishing that same water alone. And they catch another 40%, and the rest are spooked from double the disturbance and inability to effectively cover all the water.
But I catch a lot more fish on my own, and it drastically reduces the complexity of even a day trip. No schedule coordination, no meal plans, no extra toon, no skipping water they can’t wade, just deciding and going. So 90% of my time on the water is solo.
If I’m exploring new water, I like going with a friend. We can strategize together, and it means double the eyes as we look for good spots. If it is my regular fishing holes, I prefer the freedom and flexibility of being by myself.
I like fishing during the week versus the weekend so that limits who would be available for me to fish with. Also, what’s open in Western Washington at this time of the year is pretty limited. That means either the beaches or one of our big rivers potentially that has a 2 1/2 hour drive. Consequently, I usually fish alone.
Alone on a weekday is my idea of heaven.
I like solo, I’m impatient but always feel rushed when fishing with others. I also like to relax and read runs without worrying about stepping into my plan. Selfish I know but I don’t get a lot of free time.