Author Topic: solo trip (Read 4723 times)

panfishman13 · « **on:** Jan 07, 2011, 08:51 PM »

went on a solo trip today, first one ever. the ice was 8"-12" thick, and there was a steady perch bite. they were just finicky enough to not quite take the hook, i only actually landed 2 small ones about 7". at about 4:30 it started to get colder and the bite shut down almost immediately.
how many of you guys go on solo trips?

Kevin23 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 08:54 PM »

Never, not fun to fish by myself. I will go with a buddy and split up on the lake to find fish, but we always call each other when we find em so we can fish together.

hrdcore · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 09:04 PM »

solo trips are 50/50 for me cause im such a freak about the hrdwater.Im big into jigging and thats hard when ur BSing with the crew. besides some do not what to try to keep up with me. Gotta move to find fish.

craigthor · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 09:07 PM »

I almost always run by myself, may run into some nice fellows on the ice to chat with but I go 98% of the time by myself.

Craig

gulp · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 09:22 PM »

Most of the time I start out alone but there are always a few others out on the ice. Some I know other I will introduce myself to and at least they will know my name if I come up missing.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 09:28 PM »

I run solo most of the time.
I also rarely run into other fishermen out there as well.

adam2369 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 09:33 PM »

I usually fish solo during the week because I have different work hours than my fishing buddies. During the weekend, we hook up to cover the lake. I try to fish every day I can on the ice because I do not yet own a boat!

Regulator99 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 10:14 PM »

I love fishing alone and I love the peace and quiet. I go out with friends once in a while but I like to do my own thing. My little boy will be 3 this September and then it will be just him and I...until my little girl is old enough...then the peace and quiet will be gone forever, but it sure will be fun.

haffshak · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 10:43 PM »

I also love fishing alone. I'm doing a solo tomorrow. Turned down a nite fishing trip tonite with my son and a friend. Don't get me wrong, I love fish'n with others also, but solos are my favorite. I'm lucky enough to also fish with two sons that love it like I do.

TRCrappie · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 10:51 PM »

Will fish no matter if its with somebody or by myself. Have had some of the best fishing alone. Probably because you are the only one with jigs in the water at the time.

SPADED · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 10:54 PM »

i have done alot of solo fishing on trout streams in the summer for rainbows and browns.. but in reading this, i realized i have never fished alone on the ice.. gotta love the time alone sometimes

haffshak · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 11:05 PM »

Best stories always come on solo trips too!

newincudahy · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 11:10 PM »

Quote from: haffshak on Jan 07, 2011, 11:05 PM

Best stories always come on solo trips too!

Aint that the ~truth~.

Terasec · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 11:51 PM »

i always fish alone,
thats when i catch the biggest fish

if there are others on the ice i may venture further from shore,
if no one else is on the ice, i try to play it somewhat safe and find a spot closer to shoreline,

jibbs · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 03:32 AM »

i use too but not as much anymore...i do alot of solo trips on my boat, but for ice fishing i like a crew

GCD · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 03:58 AM »

I won't fish unless I'm with somebody or by myself!

slipperybob · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 05:09 AM »

I usually go solo because I like to scout for new fishing holes.

IDbasser · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 05:20 AM »

I go by myself quite frequently, wether it is winter or summer. I have a hard time finding someone to go with my work schedule.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 08:11 AM »

i fish alone 75% of the time and i like the peace and quiet.

BlueDuck · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 08:29 AM »

At least 50% of the time Im alone. Its not a problem.

HARDTOP · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 08:36 AM »

I go with friends a lot but really in joy solo trips you can move around lots to find the fish lots of friends are just happy to stay in one place .

hard_water · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 10:14 AM »

90% of the time its solo for me, i like the solitude and i jig alot always moving most dont like to keep moving but you gotta find em to catch em. i do go with buddies a couple times a year but that is tip up fishing not jigging. i am planning a night trip for wallys with a couple guys reel soon that will be my first trip so far not alone.

Water

wyo700 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 10:28 AM »

last year was the first time i went solo and i went three times. my wife doesnt like it when i go alone, but whenever i have gone there was more fisherman around and another time there was tweny inches of ice but i do understand her concern. but almost everytime i will go with another buddy usually the same guy and he is a lot of fun. but i dont mind it alone and will probably do it again this year.

Bear32 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 10:32 AM »

I'd say 90% of the time I go solo.

jimpete · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 10:39 AM »

99% of the time solo

Celt6 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 11:54 AM »

Always fish alone, spend 2 weekend a Year fishing with some buddies from far away, otherwise al by my lonesome, I like it, I am hearing impaired, small talk is work, I talk plenty at the job al week!

chrisk · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 12:30 PM »

Solo or with my 87yr old dad with few exceptions. I'm footloose and like doing what I want when I want without a debate is the main reason. Living in a NJ blue district I learned to say where and when to meet me on the ice so I don't have to wait around or babysit them or pack them lunch. Not that they show up anyway.

Iceassin · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 12:55 PM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Jan 08, 2011, 08:11 AM

i fish alone 75% of the time and i like the peace and quiet.

X2

jagger_ca · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 03:00 PM »

Usually alone, I enjoy the peace and quiet, and relaxing.. I am also not a big drinker, and it seems that when you take others, more time is spent drinking than jigging! haha

dav · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 03:24 PM »

I luv fishing alone!!!!! don't have to worry about anyone or anything, PEACE......

FIND PEACE, LOSE YOURSELF IN NATURE....

dav

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