Author Topic: solo trip (Read 4724 times)

Michfisherman · « **Reply #60 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 01:10 PM »

I go solo almost all the time.

Swift · « **Reply #61 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 01:23 PM »

Solo most of the time, old friends just got lazy and waited until I figured it out before they'd go, got tired of it. Do get latched onto by a "newbie" at times that honestly wants to learn and understand a bit better, no big deal, talk, teach and show'em.

IDAHOAUGER · « **Reply #62 on:** Feb 03, 2011, 10:30 PM »

I have always ice-fished with groups ranging from two to as many as 6 guys. However, I just did my very first solo ice fishing trip last Friday up to Lake Cascade north of Boise, ID. I really enjoyed it, it was just a nice therapeutic time to take in the winter scenery and be alone with my thoughts and think of many things in life. It was a great break and I think it is good to go solo from time to time. Great for the mind and soul!

da.mike · « **Reply #63 on:** Feb 03, 2011, 10:38 PM »

I usually always go with someone, and there is always someone willing to hit the ice. And if there is no one to go with...well it never hurts to take a break from addiction!

eyefish2 · « **Reply #64 on:** Feb 03, 2011, 11:02 PM »

I go solo 90% of the time. Easier for me. Get on the ice when I want to and leave when I want to. I do enjoy 3-4 weekend trips a year with a good fishing buddy from high school, other friends and family.

Interesting to see alot of solo fisherman out there. They say 10% of the fisherman catch 90% of the fish. I would bet the solo's are most of that 10%.

toms81062 · « **Reply #65 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 12:17 AM »

do alot of fishing on my own. Cant find others to fish with. would rather have company

Hooligan · « **Reply #66 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 03:50 AM »

I'd say that 85% of the time I fish, be it ice or open water, I fish alone. It's about my only release, and my only portion of solitude. I like to be alone, too, so that's my getaway.

pfscott · « **Reply #67 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 04:16 AM »

Most of the time, I take someone with me. I like the solitude, at times, but prefer a little company.

blufloyd · « **Reply #68 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 04:30 AM »

I go if others go there is momentum or drag but I go.
I like the guys that crowd around and don't catch and hound me about bait which I never use.
Those little jars of gulp come in handy to show them and don't leak if never opened.

mr_mojo · « **Reply #69 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 08:53 AM »

I prefer to go with others, but when i get an opportunity to fish, I'm going.

cold h2o · « **Reply #70 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 12:57 PM »

alone all the time, usually get a lot of buddies when the chili start s cooking

NYSporty · « **Reply #71 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 01:06 PM »

50/50 but don't tell the wife she hates it when I go alone. I'm going to hit the river alone tonight and she's not happy. I told her hey come with me and we'll steam up the windows on the clam.

oneofour · « **Reply #72 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 10:33 PM »

I've gone alone fishing as far as salt or fresh go, icefishing I have never gone alone but all of the above I prefer to be with a buddy. fishing is always 100 times better when you have someone there to enjoy it with. I find people either like having a buddy, or they always go alone.

killa1 · « **Reply #73 on:** Feb 12, 2011, 08:03 PM »

i go solo most of the time because i can stay out as long as i want. i do fish with others sometime when i want.

Melbs7 · « **Reply #74 on:** Feb 12, 2011, 09:06 PM »

I really enjoy fishing with others.... but as many others have said.... my work scedule is tough to get a buddy to go. I have a few hours before or after work.... and I work 7 days a week.... so this year it is mostly solo... other years have been mostly with others.... each have pros and cons....... I will say though.... it makes it MUCH easier to pattern the fish on any given day with a couple guys....

wirenut45 · « **Reply #75 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 10:23 AM »

fish solo 99.9 % of the time. almost never fish "alone". imay be first on ice but always have "visiters" in short order. makes for fun to BS with people.

Sullymon · « **Reply #76 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 10:53 AM »

This year I've been solo for 75% of the time, not many people like to fish the way I do ... staying all day until sundown, running and gunning, no tipups, and drill baby, drill! My 2 closest fishing buddies, well ... one is seeking a record at his home lake, and the other just stopped fishing all together, so it's go solo or stay home. I'm the same way on open water, solo 1/2 the time.

I actually enjoy fishing by myself as much as I do when I'm with my friends, but it's just different. By myself I can concentrate and have "thinking time", and when I'm with friends it's all about making memories and a little competitiveness, along with a little coordinated effort to figure out what the fish want that day.

I do see lots of others that stay in there shacks and BS all day with nothing to show but a buzz ... that's just not for me. Why bother when you can BS and drink at home?

For me it's all about the fish, everything else is secondary.

Celt6 · « **Reply #77 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 11:41 AM »

Well said man! There is alway someone draging you down ( like an anchor) drinking, or just hanging , not wanting to move, cold because he dont have the right close, please leave me be....

oldfisher68 · « **Reply #78 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 05:46 AM »

I fish solo most of the time. The guys I know who want to ice fish, don't have the right equipment or none. I take them out once or twice a season and provide the equipment. It feels like babysitting. I keep expecting them to buy their own equipment and join me, but I guess it's cheaper to use mine. If I'm serious about catching fish, I fish alone, so I can concentrate on the task. When fishing solo and I want company, I fip open my one man shanty and start dropping fish into the pail in plane sight.

pirkaus · « **Reply #79 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 07:54 AM »

I fish alone quite a bit but always end up meeting people I know out on the ice
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