You're right. If there is no action it gets boring but I'm always prepared to re-rig and ease along the banks tossing crickets with a cork. Another point you brought out is correct, you never know what you're going to get.

As for the "relaxing" part of it, I was on the river last year in late September. Had me a shady spot and was picking up a nice redbelly every few minutes. Had my Seminole football game on the radio while sipping on a cool beverage. How's that for relaxed?