"Fishing" Social or Solitary?

[Coach Robb]

My wife doesn't understand why I've become a recluse. I've taught fly fishing to scouts. I've tied flies for kids at the library, and have been asked to teach a beginners class at a local junior college. I've got A couple friends who really want me to take them fly fishing. Kids are easier to teach than adults (imho). My quandry is when I'm fishing I don't want to socialize. I find peace in the solitude and rhythm in fly fishing.
Or maybe it's because I really stink and don't want any witnesses.
What is your comfort zone and why? Just trying to convince my wife that I'm not potentially turning into the next Ted K.

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"Illegitimus nil Carborundum"

[J Castwell]

Just tell her it might be her choice of deodorant. Should have no more problems.

[Eight Thumbs]

You must have balance, Grasshopper!

[Jonezee]

As I usually sign...

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I learn more about the world while talking to myself when fishing alone

[WarrenP]

I enjoy fishing with others and I enjoy fishing alone. Of the two, I prefer to fish alone most of the time and I think that is because when I take someone with me, I want them to catch fish and discover what I have discovered about fly fishing. I put a lot of pressure on myself to make sure they catch fish and enjoy themselves. When I am alone, I do not need to catch fish to enjoy the day. I just need to be out there on the river in total solitude soaking up the peace and quiet and exploring what is around the next corner that maybe I missed. The added pressure on myself to make sure others catch fish is what takes some of the enjoyment out of the trip for me. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy fishing with others, but, there are a lot of times I really need to be alone to maintain my sanity.

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Warren

[flyangler]

I really stink and I don't want any witnesses.

You make your SW Wis trip yet?

[mantis]

I enjoy both solitary fishing and fishing with a friend. Sometimes even with a large group as a planned get-together such as a Fish-In or a club group. The older I get the more my wife feels better about my travels when I take someone along. Occasionally she comes along herself, but because she doesn't fish I usually don't take her on one day trips only on the multiple day trips when we
can get cleaned up and have a nice dinner.

[Coach Robb]

I posted a little blurb in the "Sound Off" board upon my return. It was really a gorgeous area and worth the trip. I would like to go back in May.

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"Illegitimus nil Carborundum"

[Lew]

I enjoy both solitary fishing, and fishing with a companion. Upon reflection, I usually learn more, and catch more when I'm alone. I attribute this to the fact that when I fish with someone, I'm at least partially focused on their success, or lack therof, their needs and desires,(is he/she getting bored or tired or want to leave?)which reduces the focus from what I'm doing. If I want to hunt and stalk fish, I go alone. If I want to have an enjoyable outing with maybe a few fish tossed into the mix, I'll go with one or two others. I enjoy watching things go CLICK when a newbie hooks up for the first time. Also, I love wade fishing, and I'm old enough now to appreciate having the security of a friend to help me out if I get myself in trouble.

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Lew

[ELKHUNTER]

I have to say I agree with Jonezee's post. That pretty much is the way I feel also.

If I stink, that is just a form of communication that says stay away from me.

Rocky