As I jam or try to create a good solo (good is really subjective!) I never think of modes. I know about modes and understand them but I never seem to rely on them. It's all about sound for me. Maybe it's because I lack a crazy amount of theory but I never say I'll put a C Dorian over this progression. It's more about trial and error for me.

I must admit I do often rely on Pentatonics. Easy to remember I guess.

Do you guys really know how it's gonna sound if you put this mode over that chord progression? Maybe it's because I'm too lazy to sit and try to remember these modes. I'm pretty much to type of guy that goes "Let's play this and I'll try to come up with something that fits your progression".