I have seen several guys out by themselves on the Gorge. I'll go out by myself on Sulphur Creek Res. but I always take a partner at the Gorge. I don't wear my PFD as much as I should either...but this is a pretty good argument for wearing one.
amen, i have a bad habit myself of not wearing my pfd and fishing alone. let this be a wake up call to all of us so this mans death will hopefuly help others.