I normally fish alone, only because when I decide to go, I walk down to the lift, lower the boat and go. My son and I have had some very good times when he is here, that is my normal fishing partner. I guess you could consider him normal anyways, sometimes I even wonder about that.
Regards to all, Darrell

I enjoy fishing alone sometimes, but good to have another along to share in the fun.

Myself i dont mind company allways nice to kill time with someone that likes the outdoors as much as myself.I also dont mind fishing alone and do i would say half the time to search out new spots and some spots that i wont take anyone 2 so fishing alone has its moments.

I never fish alone...just might not be any people around I don't usually make fishing plans too far in advance so when I get the go, I go. Its usually alone but theres nothing wrong with spending quality time with a bud. I've spent many hours with some great fisherman.

It all depends on who I'm fishing with. I've wasted the last couple years fishing with a whiny retired guy who always has a negative attitude about the fishing and always has to get back home early for some kind of meeting. If in the right company, I like the companionship. It's nice to have some friendly competition. It's also nice to have the company when driving 2 hours to the lake and 2 hours back. Fishing alone can be more relaxing at times though.

I usually fish very early at that cabin and there is nothing like being the only one out there just you and the loons. Then again when one of the kids wakes up and shows up on the dock I am happy to see them and get them in the boat.

The best kind of fishing is fishing with your son/Daughter and having them out fish you. Nothing like the smile they have when they catch a nice one.

Heck yeah I like fishing with someone else. Not a turd that fishes an open face upside down and reels backward, steel leaders on crappie hooks, bobbers the size of an orange for panfish, knows all about fishing and doesn't shut up...not that guy, I don't want to go fishing with that guy.

But, once you find out that you and a bud, or a relative are compatable fishing partners, hey, it's the way to go. You can lie to each other, swear, eat fattening stuff out of the lunch bucket, maybe pop a brew or two, compare notes, tackle, brag, lie somemore and just have a jellava good time.

If something happens, two are better then one! If you get a big chunk of that ham sammich stuck in your throat, after a 50 inch muskie hits right at boat side, if you are alone, whose gonna do the hind lick maneuver on you?

I'm running out of fishing partners and it has me a little worried that I'll have to start fishing alone more then what I would care to! Catching a big fish or having some kind of happening take place, is always better when it is shared with someone else.

If you go alone, who helps with the expense? Who takes the pictures? Who grabs the dock when you land the boat? Who helps with the work load? Who care verify your 50 inch sunnie?

Nah, given my druthers, I'd druther go with someone, or have someone come with me.

These are all very valid points.

I do like fishing alone most of the time, but fishing with someone else gives you the opportunity to sometimes be the teacher, sometimes the student. I do however have to be captain

This is the way I feel about it also. If someone is with me, I always feel the need to keep doing something different.

I like to fish with others, but I will force myself to fish alone.

I like a little of each. I find that I catch more fish when I am alone because I can fish how and ware I want and don't have to worry about someone else. The problem is nobody beleives I catch anything because I rarely keep anything. Sometimes its nice to have someone to joke around with in the boat. Finding a good fishing partner is also a good way to learn to fish better. I spent 4 days in September fishing alone near Grand Marais and everyone (including my wife) thought I was crazy.It was a blast, no work, no screaming kids just nice quiet outdoors. I havent done that in at least 10 years. The last day I caught 96 walleyes in 3 hours. Nothing for size to brag about but Ive never caught walleyes like that. It would have been fun to have a freind with to share that experiance with.

Go Gophers

Always nice to have someone to help put the boat back on the trailer but it's nice not to have to wait for someone and just go when you feel like it.

I prefer company under most circumstances. I do fish alone, but I do enjoy others company. But I have taken people who are pain to have with. Nothing driving an hour each way and then having someone complain they need to get home after 3 or 4 hours on the lake...AAARRGGHHH!

Up North - You pegged that one. Worse yet is planning a trip and having someone shave off a day or two at the last minute.