Funny. I was actually going to make a similar reference to why I HATE fishing from a boat in fresh water. B O R I N G.
Stalking and tracking is much better than the stand + baited field method. ;-) [ not that I am any good at it, by the way, but it makes for a better day in the woods. ]
YMMV.
I do almost exclusively saltwater fishing for big fish like striper and bluefish. Surfcasting. Not bait & wait. I can’t eat freshwater fish, they are nasty. And no, I am not good at fishing, but I enjoy it, and constantly strive to improve my game.
Good luck with your fun! As long as you are enjoying it, that’s the key!