Most the time I do fish alone. I enjoy it a lot just because I like getting away but when I do take friends I try getting them to buy into my techniques and if I'm not catching fish ill go their route. I'm not stubborn in my ways I'm always willing to learn some new tricks. most the time when I'm fishing with friends it turns into more of a drinking social lol. Lots of beer and very few fish. And when I take my kid it's all about the moments and memories. Catching fish or not I believe those fishing trips are the best