Many a short breaks in Wales visitor enjoys fishing on Welsh rivers, lakes and reservoirs and also on the coast.
They are really spoiled for choice in the Principality where scores of new fresh water and coarse fishing facilities have sprung up in the last decade or two.
Not long ago the best stretches of fishing were exclusive; mostly owned by angling associations, wealthy syndicates or corporate bodies, but things have changed.
If it's coarse fishing the short breaks in Wales angler is after there are carp, rudd, tench and roach at Llyn Carfan near Whitland on the Pembrokeshire/ Carmarthenshire border just off the A40.
And there is the added attraction of all kinds of wildlife, including insects and particularly birds, to fill those moments when there is no action.
The facility has a camp site for tents and caravans and angling matches can be booked by prior arrangement if the short breaks in Wales visitor is looking for competition.
Tackle can be hired and there are no barbs on the hooks so that all fish can be returned unharmed as is stipulated in the rules.
And for the non-fishing members of the short breaks in Wales families, the two lake fishery is within easy reach of the area's beaches, castles and other tourist attractions with Oakwood, Bluestone, Manor Park, Folly Farm and many others only a short drive away.
The competitive short breaks in Wales angler can take up the challenge of landing a record fish, for many carp weighing double figures have been caught, the champion so far being one of 31lbs.
For fresh water trout fishing there is the Llysyfran Country Park in the Preseli foothills where a 100-ft high dam built 40 years ago has created a 200-acre reservoir well-stocked with trout in beautiful surroundings with the hills as a backdrop.
Fly and ledgered worm fishing is allowed from the 9-mile long bank of the lake or fly fishing from one of the Park's 36-strong fleet of 15-ft motor boats on hire to short breaks in Wales and other visitors.
For those not interested in angling they can walk round this wooded beauty spot, cycle on hired bikes or just enjoy the abundant wildlife, including dazzling dragon flies, ducks and woodland birds.
Or they can simply sip coffee in the cafe, eat in the restaurant or just watch the water spilling over the dam.