Your life will never be the same Bob. Before I ventured out I practiced a self rescue with PFD on. I wear my PFD on at all times. For an idea on how a self rescue is done you can visit Tom Holteys website and it will show pictures for SOT users.
http://www.sit-on-topkayaking.com/Ar...n/DeepWaterReEntry.html#solo
Bring a single rod out and a few single hook lures. Get use to landing fish because it will be a regular activity. Get use to your kayak. Move around, sit side saddle and enjoy.
I have been to the top in kayak fishing and now I am back at the bottom. I should have never had left the bottom. Remember that.
