Fishing is a really relaxing thing to do.
Silence, other than the sound of the water and the casting of your pole.
Nice cool breeze
And if you're in a boat the swaying of it.
There are a few rivers and a reservoir near me which allow fishing, but I think you need a license to use them, and they can be pretty pricey.
Ever tried Coastal fishing?
I live right on the coast, and my Uncle, who is a bit of a fisherman (but mostly just changes hobbies all the time, as he's now taken up shooting instead) has gone a few times out here.
It's in a rather rocky location though. It's all slate rock and usually quite choppy, aswell as being in a town, so it's not always so quiet.
I'd like to say I'd give it a try at some point.
If he ever comes back down and wishes to do a bit of fishing, I might see if I can tag along.
I never took advantage of that before.
I think mainly because he's a bit of a manly-man and kinda looks down a little bit on you if you're not all that manly.
Which I'm probably not, lol.
You should'a seen his face when I had my first go firing his shotgun. Those things are heavier than you'd imagine.