5 Reasons Why You Should Go Fishing with Friends
A Lighthearted Guide to getting away
Fishing isn’t just about the catch—it’s about the company. Whether you’re hauling in a trophy fish or just swapping stories by the water, a fishing trip with friends is the ultimate recipe for laughter, friendly competition, and maybe even a few “one-that-got-away” tales. Here’s why a fishing trip with your mates is the adventure you’ve been missing out on!
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1. There’s Always “That Guy”
Every fishing group has one—the No-Show, the Fly Guy, or even the Chatterbox who narrates every cast as if he’s hosting his own fishing show. And sure, you could go fishing alone, but then who would remind the Wannabe that putting worms on hooks doesn’t actually require gloves? With friends, every fishing stereotype comes to life, giving you endless laughs and stories to bring back home. Don’t worry; if you’re thinking, “I don’t know a guy like that,” you probably are that guy.
2. Bragging Rights Are Better When Someone’s Watching
Nothing says victory quite like holding up your catch while your mates snap photos… or watching the New Guy out-fish everyone and suddenly grow a halo of smugness by day three. Fishing with friends takes the stakes to a whole new level. After all, what’s a personal best if you can’t rub it in? And the bonus? A fish is twice as big in every retelling, especially if it “almost snapped the line.” Because let’s face it—it’s probably true?
3. You’ll Need Backup for “The Big One”
A friend to hold the net, someone to call out, “Keep reeling!”—and if it all goes south, a sympathetic witness to confirm that yes, it was definitely the biggest tiger fish of all time. Plus, having your crew there is crucial for those moments when you do that one seemingly normal thing that you’ll end up regretting and never live down – never!
4. The Campfire Banter
No fishing trip is complete without the post-catch fireside chat (or fines meeting). This is where you are the furthest, mentally and geographically removed from LinkedIn profiles and “I just have to check one more email”. It’s also where you hear who lost the biggest fish, who had “a narrow-escape with a hippo,” and where the New Guy morphs into the Alpha after a successful day. Each story grows wilder, and before long, everyone’s a legend in their own mind. That’s ok. You deserve it – fishing isn’t easy, but it’s good!
5. It’s About Reconnecting with who you are
A fishing trip isn’t just about landing the catch of a lifetime—it’s a chance to reconnect with friends from across life’s chapters. Whether it’s mates from school, varsity, or just good friends from over the years, being out on the water together has a way of bringing old stories back to life. It’s where you can share a laugh over past adventures, reminisce about the good (and embarrassing) times, and pick up right where you left off.
These are the stories that make us who we are—the ones we carry with us, and somehow, they’re even better around a campfire or over a reel. And if you manage to pull in a fish or two while you’re at it? Well, that just makes the story all the sweeter.
At our Lodge, we celebrate these reasons.
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