Fishing alone or with others: advantages and disadvantages

There are many ways to live your passion and share it (or not). It can be on the web via social networks, over a drink with friends, or on the water. While some people today see this activity only in terms of sharing, others are particularly fond of solo outings. Both have their advantages and can be complementary.

Conviviality

For the vast majority of anglers, fishing remains a leisure activity synonymous with pleasure and shared moments. Certainly, from this point of view, group outings are much more enjoyable, and even more so when they take place over a whole day or involve a long journey. However, we're not always available at the same time, and this criterion is sometimes a limiting factor when it comes to organizing outings.

Learning

Fishing with others, just like taking part in competitions, is an undeniable source of learning. Firstly, from a technical point of view, because you can observe and correct each other, but above all because there's often an angler in the group who finds solutions and the right pattern before anyone else.

In fact, fishing with several people allows you to compare points of view, to think together about the best strategy and tactical adaptations, and to test a wider range of patterns.

Efficiency

Multiplying trials and comparing points of view speeds up results, and there's no denying that several people are more efficient than one. Provided, of course, that you stay focused on fishing!

The freedom

Fishing with several people means making concessions, and let's face it, sometimes we like our own space. When we're on our own, we're free to insist on an area or try new things. What's more, the planning of our outings depends solely on our schedule, and it's always possible to organize an express outing at the last minute!

Lastly, some spots, particularly on the shore and in small environments, are difficult to exploit with several people...

Perseverance

Some people have a very assertive character and are capable of spending hours alone at the water's edge without a single touch. This is often the case with specimen hunters in particular! Nevertheless, it's much easier not to give up when you're fishing with a partner, and to get motivated again when you come up empty-handed.

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