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Hi Jordan. is it just a transport problem or a genuine loneliness/confidence thing where you have problems fishing on your own ? if it’s the former then I’m going to recommend doing something that I should have done many years ago and never did . Learn to drive . I know it’s easier said than done . With me it was a confidence thing and one of the biggest regrets of my life was that I never learnt to drive and I hated and still do hate having to rely on my Mrs ( who does drive) to take me anywhere. it’s all very well jumping on public transport with all your gear when you’re a kid but when your 60 like me it’s a no-no. I take it your partner does drive ? just do some major sucking up prior to getting her to drop you off 🤣 If it just that you don’t like fishing on your own , it’s a bit daunting the first time you do it , especially Carping , but you’ll soon gain confidence in your abilities and it’ll be a breeze . I absolutely love my alone time and fishing is a fantastic time to reflect on stuff and if I ever get the feeling that I want a bit of company I’ll just listen to my DAB radio . Quietly of course , especially if I’m missing the mighty Hammers 😂. Good luck son .

or even Facebook??

Ask in your nearest tackle shop that your looking for a fishing buddy and willing to share with petrol costs, the cost of fuel is crazy and will get a lot worse, more than likely theirs someone looking for a guy like you to share the cost. If you haven’t got a tackle shop near put a card up with your info in a newsagents window or the supermarkets usually got a notice board 👍

I'm in North West (Wigan), but don't travel any further than Southport for fishing. I love fishing on my own, you tend to work harder for the fish, but I know what you mean, it can be lonely, luckily we're i work there's plenty Carp anglers, but also they do travel vast distances for the better captures. 1 of my mates has give up Carp fishing, sold all his gear, used to go every occasion with him but when he sold up I've not heard a peep from him. 1 other mate will never give up but is also limited on time when can go, we're both out for a day sesh tomorrow then 2nd April for a 24hr...its like every 3 weeks we can fish together. But once your on a decent lake you'll get to know other anglers and become friendly with them.

making friends is easy you just need to be nice and non confrontational, a people pleaser get it right and you will have a lift in no time. you sound young so don't be to put off if you struggle to get on a syndi, Chris who runs a few waters in the midlands will give young lads a start on his waters, in fact he prefers them as they are more up to date with modern angling etiquette, gutted i lost my ticket there, think i might of already mentioned that though. 🙈

I tend to listen to this lot when I need cheering up 😊