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Charmaine Grant marked her 67th birthday last Thursday on an old pier in Harbour View, St Andrew, fishing rod in hand and husband by her side, doing what brings her the most joy.

"I try to be here at least once a week because I live a short distance away. I am retired from working with the government so this is my little way of relaxing. Is about two years mi coming out here and I love it. Today is my birthday and mi just decide to come out and do what I love and I am enjoying myself," she beamed.

Not far from her side stood her husband Neville, rod in hand. He didn't have much luck with the fish - but he wasn't bothered.

"I can't remember the last time I catch a fish, all the time my wife beat mi to it but I don't mind coming along. The fish keeps avoiding my rod no matter what but I feel good when she catch and mi just come and keep her company," he said.

As she looked at her three medium sized jackfish in a bucket, Grant gave her husband a mischievous look before grinning. She 'rubs' in the fact that she often defeats him at fishing.

"It feels really good when I catch a fish and is like something just bubble up inside mi when I see one on the hook. I come out early in the morning and I don't mind staying out almost the entire day. My husband sometimes as him come him ready but him will still stay with mi. When him nuh catch any him say him a leave but him no go anywhere," she said between bursts of laughter.

She couldn't help but throw in one last cheeky jab, recalling a recent solo trip to the pier that ended in a fish-filled feast.

"Last week I came by myself because the other day my husband came and the breeze blow off his hat and the sun scorch him head top. I came and I catch four lovely jack and I prepare I nice dinner when I got home," Grant beamed.

Fishing has become an increasingly popular pastime for individuals like the Grants, seeking a peaceful escape from the fast pace of daily life. Beyond offering a chance to reconnect with nature, many people gather daily on old piers and seaside spots, casting their lines while enjoying the calming effect of the water and the opportunity for quiet reflection and relaxation.