43+ Would You Rather Templates for Fishing

43 Would You Rather Posts for Fishing Communities

Struggling to spark fresh conversations in your fishing community? Would You Rather questions are a fun, effective way to get members sharing stories, preferences, and laughs. Use these ready-to-go templates to drive playful engagement and bring your anglers together.

Fishing 43 Templates

Why This Works

Would You Rather questions tap into our natural curiosity and love for choice, making them an instant conversation starter. By presenting two intriguing scenarios, you encourage members to reflect on their own fishing experiences and compare them to others. This playful approach lowers barriers to participation, even for quieter members.

These prompts are effective because they require minimal effort to answer but often lead to deeper discussions and storytelling. Members get to share their reasoning, learn about each other’s fishing styles, and discover new perspectives in a relaxed, lighthearted way.

43 Ready-to-Use Templates

Would you rather catch a massive catfish or a record-breaking bass?

💡 Example: "Would you rather catch a massive catfish or a record-breaking bass? Tell us your pick!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #species #competition #fun

Would you rather fish at dawn or sunset?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish at dawn or sunset? Share your favorite time!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #timing #experience

Would you rather use live bait or artificial lures for the rest of your life?

💡 Example: "Would you rather use live bait or artificial lures forever? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #gear #technique

Would you rather fish in a mountain stream or a deep-sea boat?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in a mountain stream or a deep-sea boat? Which excites you more?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #location #adventure

Would you rather land one trophy fish or catch your limit of average fish?

💡 Example: "Would you rather land one trophy fish or catch your limit of average fish? Let us know!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #trophy #quantity

Would you rather fish solo or with a group of friends?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish solo or with a group of friends? Explain your choice!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #social #preference

Would you rather teach a kid to fish or learn a new technique from a pro?

💡 Example: "Would you rather teach a kid to fish or learn a new technique from a pro? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #learning #mentoring

Would you rather fish in a secret local spot or travel to a famous fishing destination?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in a secret local spot or a famous destination? Which and why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #travel #adventure

Would you rather have perfect weather but few bites or bad weather with nonstop action?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have perfect weather but few bites or bad weather with nonstop action? Share!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #weather #challenge

Would you rather win a fishing tournament or discover a new fishing spot?

💡 Example: "Would you rather win a fishing tournament or discover a new spot? Tell us!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #competition #discovery

Would you rather have the best rod or the best reel?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have the best rod or the best reel? Explain your pick!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #gear #preference

Would you rather fish for trout in a cold river or redfish in warm saltwater?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish for trout in a cold river or redfish in warm saltwater? Why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #species #environment

Would you rather catch a fish on your first cast or your last cast of the day?

💡 Example: "Would you rather catch a fish on your first cast or last cast? Share!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #timing #luck

Would you rather fish with an old trusted lure or try the latest trend?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish with an old trusted lure or the latest trend? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #gear #tradition

Would you rather fish in freezing cold or blazing heat?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in freezing cold or blazing heat?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #weather #comfort

Would you rather spend a weekend at a remote cabin or on a houseboat?

💡 Example: "Would you rather spend a weekend fishing at a remote cabin or on a houseboat? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #lodging #experience

Would you rather fish with a family member or a fishing legend?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish with a family member or a fishing legend? Tell us!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #company #inspiration

Would you rather always catch small fish or sometimes catch a monster?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always catch small fish or sometimes catch a monster? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #size #luck

Would you rather fish for sport or for food?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish for sport or for food?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #motivation #ethics

Would you rather hook the biggest fish or witness a friend do it?

💡 Example: "Would you rather hook the biggest fish or see your friend do it? Share your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #community #sharing

Would you rather fish the same spot every trip or try a new place each time?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish the same spot every trip or try somewhere new? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #routine #adventure

Would you rather have a day with no bites or lose your biggest catch at the boat?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a day with no bites or lose your biggest catch at the boat? Explain!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #challenge #disappointment

Would you rather clean fish or prep gear?

💡 Example: "Would you rather clean fish or prep gear?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #chores #preference

Would you rather fish from shore or from a boat?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish from shore or from a boat? Tell us why!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #location #style

Would you rather catch a rare species or your personal best?

💡 Example: "Would you rather catch a rare species or your personal best? Share your thoughts!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #achievement #species

Would you rather have the perfect cast or the fastest reel-in?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have the perfect cast or the fastest reel-in?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #skill #technique

Would you rather forget your tackle box or your snacks?

💡 Example: "Would you rather forget your tackle box or your snacks? Which is worse?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #gear #comfort

Would you rather fish during a light rain or on a windy day?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in light rain or on a windy day? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #weather #conditions

Would you rather catch and release or keep your catch for dinner?

💡 Example: "Would you rather catch and release or keep your catch for dinner? Share your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #ethics #preference

Would you rather fish in crystal clear water or murky water?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in crystal clear water or murky water?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #environment #conditions

Would you rather spend a day ice fishing or fly fishing?

💡 Example: "Would you rather spend a day ice fishing or fly fishing? Tell us why!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #style #experience

Would you rather fish where you know the fish are or take a risk on a new spot?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish where you know the fish are or take a risk on a new spot? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #adventure #strategy

Would you rather have a custom lure or a signed rod from a pro angler?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a custom lure or a signed rod from a pro? Which one?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #gear #collectible

Would you rather fish for hours with no bites or catch a fish in the first five minutes and stop?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish for hours with no bites or catch a fish in five minutes and stop?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #patience #luck

Would you rather always fish on busy weekends or only on quiet weekdays?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always fish on busy weekends or only on quiet weekdays?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #timing #crowds

Would you rather fish with music on or enjoy the sounds of nature?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish with music on or enjoy the sounds of nature?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #atmosphere #preference

Would you rather fish in your home country or travel abroad for a dream catch?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in your home country or travel abroad for a dream catch? Where?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #travel #dream

Would you rather fish all day with no phone or have your phone but only fish for an hour?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish all day with no phone or just an hour with your phone?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #technology #focus

Would you rather have a fishing story no one believes or never catch a big one?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a fishing story no one believes or never catch a big one?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #storytelling #achievement

Would you rather fish in a kayak or a canoe?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in a kayak or a canoe?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #gear #preference

Would you rather fish in saltwater or freshwater for the rest of your life?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish in saltwater or freshwater for the rest of your life?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #environment #preference

Would you rather fish with a mystery box of lures or pick your own every time?

💡 Example: "Would you rather fish with a mystery box of lures or pick your own every time?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #gear #challenge

Would you rather have the best fishing spot to yourself or share it with friends?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have the best fishing spot to yourself or share it with friends?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #community #location

How to Use These Templates

Post one Would You Rather question at a time to your fishing community on your platform of choice. Encourage members to answer in the comments and explain their reasoning. Use them as icebreakers for new members, fun Friday posts, or to revive quiet threads. Rotate topics between freshwater, saltwater, gear, and experiences to keep things interesting.

Best Practices

✓ Keep questions playful and easy to answer for all experience levels
✓ Invite members to explain their choices for richer discussion
✓ Avoid controversial or polarizing topics
✓ Use visuals of the scenarios when possible
✓ Mix up topics between fish species, gear, and fishing locations

All Platforms Tips

These templates work across all platforms. For maximum reach, use eye-catching images with your questions on visual platforms like Facebook or Instagram. On forums or Discord, pin the question for the day or week. Always follow up on popular threads to keep the momentum going.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tailor 'Would You Rather' posts to address popular debates within different types of fishing, such as fly fishing versus baitcasting?

To engage your community, create 'Would You Rather' scenarios that tap into the friendly rivalry between fishing styles. For example, ask: 'Would you rather spend a weekend fly fishing on a secluded stream or baitcasting for bass on a big lake?' This encourages anglers to share their preferences and expertise, sparking discussion unique to each method.

Can I use 'Would You Rather' posts to highlight regional fishing regulations or conservation topics?

Absolutely! Craft scenarios like, 'Would you rather have stricter catch limits with healthier fish populations or more lenient regulations but risk overfishing?' This educates members about local conservation efforts while gathering opinions about hot-button regional issues.

What are some effective 'Would You Rather' prompts for saltwater versus freshwater fishing enthusiasts?

Use prompts such as, 'Would you rather hook a trophy marlin offshore or land a record-breaking largemouth bass in a freshwater lake?' These posts let members share their big catch dreams and swap stories, fostering camaraderie between saltwater and freshwater anglers.

How do I avoid divisive topics when creating 'Would You Rather' scenarios about controversial practices like catch and release versus keeping fish?

Frame your posts to invite respectful discussion rather than argument. For example: 'Would you rather have a memorable day practicing catch and release or bring home a cooler full of keepers for a fish fry?' Encourage members to explain their choices, emphasizing personal preference and local traditions.

Can I use 'Would You Rather' posts to address gear preferences, such as spinning reels vs. baitcasters or braided vs. monofilament line?

Definitely! Questions like, 'Would you rather fish with a high-end baitcaster or a reliable spinning reel?' or 'Would you rather spool up with braided or monofilament line for your next trip?' help members share tips and recommendations, fueling gear-related conversation.

How can seasonal fishing challenges—such as ice fishing in winter or spawn season in spring—be incorporated into 'Would You Rather' posts?

Create timely scenarios like, 'Would you rather brave the ice for a winter walleye or cast for spawning crappie in the spring?' This keeps content relevant to the current fishing season and encourages participation from members experiencing those conditions.