Nightfishing Alone?

[AddictedToScopex]

Just as an offshoot to the 'what scares you when nightfishing' thread which I have to admit is one of my favourites. I wanted to see who actually nightfishes alone and if you don't then what are your reasons. Just a bit of fun so be honest people.

Edited September 1, 2011 by AddictedToScopex

[Mat Hillman]

I have no problems with night fishing alone, although I am selective about the waters I will night fish on, generally I'm more looking for secure/safe parking than anything else.

 

Mat

Edited September 1, 2011 by Mat Hillman

[Phone]

The little "do-dad" wouldn't let me vote (?).

 

Trust me, I selected "are you mad?".

 

For the last 20 years or so night fishing has simply been way to stressful. I never did do what you guys would call night sessions (fish all night) very well. I always seemed to sell out for a good nights sleep.

 

In fact, my idea of "camping" is going to a three star hotel instead of a five star hotel.

 

Phone

[Vagabond]

I have no problems with night fishing alone, although I am selective about the waters I will night fish on, generally I'm more looking for secure/safe parking than anything else.

 

That just about sums my attitude up - I will fish a lonely stream, pool or beach, no problem, but not where I have to leave the car in what I consider a vulnerable place.

[Chris Plumb]

Done it for years - the more remote the better in my book, I'd be more worried fishing urban stretches after dark.....

 

 

C.

[SpecimenSean]

Most places i will, some i wont and even that sometimes depends on day of the week. Theres one pond that is empty through the week but at weekend you get about 500 "smashed on cider" chavs but come Sunday evening its empty again.

[AddictedToScopex]

I love fishing into the night and sometimes all night long on the river when I am with a friend or my brother but despite now being 25 I still don't have the balls to stay there on my own. Its ridiculous really but I always manage to wind myself up and spook myself. I think years of smoking certain things as a teenager may have a large part to play in that though . Glad I don't still do that.

 

Actually planning a night on the river tomorrow night.

[Dick Dastardly]

There is only one thing that can hurt you at night...........................................ME!

[Dales]

I voted no because the question was for rivers, I would have no problem with fishing lakes on my own.

 

Oddly I plan to night fish a river on my own later on in the year but its next to a lake that would have night anglers on it and so not really in the spirit of the question to say Yes.

[AddictedToScopex]

I voted no because the question was for rivers, I would have no problem with fishing lakes on my own.

 

Oddly I plan to night fish a river on my own later on in the year but its next to a lake that would have night anglers on it and so not really in the spirit of the question to say Yes.

Yeah oddly I too would have no issue with a lake. I think it is just the eerie nature of the river at night (and the thought of budgie emerging out of the water like in the pic from wingham ) and knowing that if anything happens I have a good few fields to cross lol.