Hello
Just wondering what other people do.
I have always fished with a mate and it tends to be more of a social than fishing.
Always pick 2 pegs next to each other rather than look for a better peg.
Hoping to go alone this year and actually try and catch some targets.
What do you do?
Just wondering what other people do.
I have always fished with a mate and it tends to be more of a social than fishing.
Always pick 2 pegs next to each other rather than look for a better peg.
Hoping to go alone this year and actually try and catch some targets.
What do you do?
In reply to Post #1
I take my dog mostly
I take my dog mostly
On my own. It's my time
In reply to Post #3
Happier on my own but a hand when needed is a big help- sooner be on my own though.
Happier on my own but a hand when needed is a big help- sooner be on my own though.
Like to do my fishing on my own but every now and again me and my mate sometimes do a couple of days local
In reply to Post #1
Used to fish with a work colleague, and then my brother, he emigrated to Australia, I have fished on my own for last 15 years. Would be nice to fish with my brother again.
Used to fish with a work colleague, and then my brother, he emigrated to Australia, I have fished on my own for last 15 years. Would be nice to fish with my brother again.
In reply to Post #1
Both. As you say, fishing with friends is more of a social event and you can't exactly get to fish where you want to a lot of the times pending venues. Fishing by myself is where I put more serious focus in, plus I like the peace and quiet. My advise, keep your eyes peeled all the time, travel light and be prepared to move
Both. As you say, fishing with friends is more of a social event and you can't exactly get to fish where you want to a lot of the times pending venues. Fishing by myself is where I put more serious focus in, plus I like the peace and quiet. My advise, keep your eyes peeled all the time, travel light and be prepared to move
On my own, that's how I prefer it. A organised social or two across the year is welcome though.
When you're around a venue regularly there is invariably the social side with the regulars that happens. Turn up and you know most anglers so no matter where you plot up there's the option for some socialising nearby.
When you're around a venue regularly there is invariably the social side with the regulars that happens. Turn up and you know most anglers so no matter where you plot up there's the option for some socialising nearby.
In reply to Post #1
On my own , over 30 year's ago I used to fish with a mate and we used to share cars but Id have to be home early to collect kids or he would so when he stopped I went on my own and have done ever since I do have some good angling mate's that I see on the bank but I prefer my own space these days I come and go as I please, I did use to take my German shepherd but he passed about 4 year's ago now 🤐
On my own , over 30 year's ago I used to fish with a mate and we used to share cars but Id have to be home early to collect kids or he would so when he stopped I went on my own and have done ever since I do have some good angling mate's that I see on the bank but I prefer my own space these days I come and go as I please, I did use to take my German shepherd but he passed about 4 year's ago now 🤐
With a mate. For me, fishing is not just about getting out and catching! It's about catching up with a friend that that otherwise I wouldn't see often due to a busy work life...
With someone but don't normally talk to them but on hand for photo or double take is always handy, I do get a guilt trip though if I'm catching and he's not
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Fish almost every other week with my best mate, he does 2 nights and I do 3, we also do 2 French trips a year. Bivvy up in swims next to each other if we can, probably catch a few more if we didn't but for us catching is a bonus. We are both nearer 60 than 50 and It's more about the social side not that we spend all day in each others swim. Each to their own.
Fish almost every other week with my best mate, he does 2 nights and I do 3, we also do 2 French trips a year. Bivvy up in swims next to each other if we can, probably catch a few more if we didn't but for us catching is a bonus. We are both nearer 60 than 50 and It's more about the social side not that we spend all day in each others swim. Each to their own.
95% of the time on my own but do enjoy a couple of socials per year and usually a week in france with a couple of buddies
Fished with mates in my school years and was some of the best times ever .... but as we all got into our 20s we all gave up fishing.
I returned to angling in my 30s and when i tried to re-connect with the carp angling world I just i found I had little in common with this new breed of angler/angling and probably why I have kept to fishing on my own for last 20+ years..... In some ways its a shame as used to enjoy likeminded company at times.
I did belong to a syndicate for a while that had some lovely members with who i enjoyed their company .... but we all done our own thing fishing wise. Nowadays im not sure I would enjoy the "commitment" of fishing with someone else.
I returned to angling in my 30s and when i tried to re-connect with the carp angling world I just i found I had little in common with this new breed of angler/angling and probably why I have kept to fishing on my own for last 20+ years..... In some ways its a shame as used to enjoy likeminded company at times.
I did belong to a syndicate for a while that had some lovely members with who i enjoyed their company .... but we all done our own thing fishing wise. Nowadays im not sure I would enjoy the "commitment" of fishing with someone else.
My mate died 5 years ago and my other long term mate died a week ago,he was one of the first proper Cornish carpers .
Generally I fish on my own and actively avoid others as much as possible ,..I can't seem to gravitate to the new generation of angler,probably to my detriment, but it is what it is .
Thing is,I found I really enjoy solitude now..🤷♂️
Generally I fish on my own and actively avoid others as much as possible ,..I can't seem to gravitate to the new generation of angler,probably to my detriment, but it is what it is .
Thing is,I found I really enjoy solitude now..🤷♂️
Some interesting replies.
I thought a lot more fished in pairs with their mates to be honest, quite surprised how many go solo.
Definitely going to do this year on my tod and definitely not drinking any beers.
I thought a lot more fished in pairs with their mates to be honest, quite surprised how many go solo.
Definitely going to do this year on my tod and definitely not drinking any beers.
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When I started Carp fishing in the 60s not to many people were carping then and being a shift worker my days off were in the week mostly on my own and got used to it
and its funny I was never worried about solo fishing and the more I did it the more I enjoyed it back then I could fish this big Colne valley lake for a week and not see a single person I loved it and of course all my midweek 48 hours you never saw anyone
and as years moved on I fished with a pal when he was able to come and then done tons of French trips most on my own
and I 100% fish much better on my own and catch more fish
same when I got brassed off the way Carp fishing was going and bought a boat I had moored in Brighton marina I used to bugger off mid channel wreck fishing on my own as my mates were all at work during the week it never bothered me in the slightest Loved it
When I started Carp fishing in the 60s not to many people were carping then and being a shift worker my days off were in the week mostly on my own and got used to it
and its funny I was never worried about solo fishing and the more I did it the more I enjoyed it back then I could fish this big Colne valley lake for a week and not see a single person I loved it and of course all my midweek 48 hours you never saw anyone
and as years moved on I fished with a pal when he was able to come and then done tons of French trips most on my own
and I 100% fish much better on my own and catch more fish
same when I got brassed off the way Carp fishing was going and bought a boat I had moored in Brighton marina I used to bugger off mid channel wreck fishing on my own as my mates were all at work during the week it never bothered me in the slightest Loved it
I don't like other people so go on my own. Happy to chat to most but don't want to go fishing with anybody else.
When the weather's nice I take my dog, I like him.
When the weather's nice I take my dog, I like him.
I like to fish on my own mainly as I fid I fish better when on my own and catch better fish. But do enjoy the odd social with brother and odd other person
I always used to fish alone and enjoyed it. However over the last few years I have started to f8sh primarily with my cousin and am enjoying it a lot more. It makes blanks more interesting as there is a social aspect but it's also nice to share special catch moments with someone
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Really sorry to read that Adam, I know how that feels.
I tend to fish by myself for the exact same reasons. Bit of a irony, I met the chap I fished a lot with when I was around 25, he was 50ish iirc. We were very much like each other fishing wise, but he wouldn't have known that. The only reason we got to know each other was because he turned up at last knockings and I was in the swim he wanted to fish (I didn't know that until later), he asked to fish next to me (very nice of him...and suspicious). I was only doing a quick few hours before dark but I thought to myself he must be onto something so I stayed on (we both blanked)
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I guess the way we conducted ourselves that night spoke volumes, that was the start of a 25 year friendship
I'm not religious but I hope there's a big pond he's on somewhere.
Really sorry to read that Adam, I know how that feels.
I tend to fish by myself for the exact same reasons. Bit of a irony, I met the chap I fished a lot with when I was around 25, he was 50ish iirc. We were very much like each other fishing wise, but he wouldn't have known that. The only reason we got to know each other was because he turned up at last knockings and I was in the swim he wanted to fish (I didn't know that until later), he asked to fish next to me (very nice of him...and suspicious). I was only doing a quick few hours before dark but I thought to myself he must be onto something so I stayed on (we both blanked)
.I guess the way we conducted ourselves that night spoke volumes, that was the start of a 25 year friendship
I'm not religious but I hope there's a big pond he's on somewhere.
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