Well Tim, you have had several good ideas thus far, but I need a little more help... How do I get her to go fishing with me the first time?
She gets motion sickness, and doesn't like eating fish, and doesn't understand the enjoyment of the fight I get.... I would LOVE to be able to even get her to come along and just relax on the boat and read and sun for the company, but thus far no luck convincing her of the either... Guess the first step might be to get a boat tho??
Sorry, I tend to get ahead of myself with my planning..

I started off taking my wife pleasure riding, that gave me a chance to see new areas, water, etc., at the same time it gave her a chance to get use to the boat. We found that if she ate something prior to our trip she was less likely to get sick. She ended up loving the ride, looking at different views.
Later, I was able to get her to go and read, sun, etc. while I fished. I started off slow, short trips. After a while, we went together and bought her equipment and now she loves to fish, get out away from the house and relax. She fishes tournaments with me in a local club.
I am lucky I guess, it does make a difference, we both enjoy the recreation.
Good Luck! Ken - Stratos2