And a rod. An old rod might be in your attic. A fishing license can be found at your local sporting goods store. If you wonder what sort of fish to look for locally, the booklet of regulations that often comes with your license will probably tell you that. Or, the fellow at the store will be glad to help.
Anglers love to talk and once in a while have been known to tell the truth.
Fishing is generally best in the morning and evening, but then again it needn't have much to do with fish. It has to do with getting away, serenity, and moments of silence. Bring a snack and something to drink. Don't bring a radio. What you'll experience then should be something like what I recall from earlier years when we lived one hayfield and a patch of woods away from a good-sized stream.