I solo fish a lot. it isn't safer for sure. there is something huge and intangible about the "buddy-system". but aside from safety, I truly enjoy fishing with a friend.
something about standing up and hoisting the bass for the buddy to see..or (in a way better) fist pumping the sky when the buddy catches a good one.
as we get older, people with kids, jobs, lives, crazy ass schedules...the timing of making it a team sport just doesn't happen that often.
the house across the street is a rental. empty for a bit. I told my wife. "I hope a family moves in, and they unload a fishing kayak" the new renter moved in, and get this. she is a hot single lady. rocks a pair of bluejeans and can make a flatbill cap look GOOD. but damnit..no fishing kayak!!
I might join a kayak fishing club to meet more people.