Kayak + FF Dilema

Thank you! I might just keep this kayak then, at least for a while. That way I can spend my money on stuff to get out. So I can get out there sooner. I still need a pfd, radio, compass, net and of course the gps.

That's a better way to go.  You can fish without a FF, but not without a pfd or radio.  You can always just hook up with folks that have a FF and fish with them for the time being.

I don't plan on going out in the wind anyway.

Good plan, but one that is bound to fail on occasion...

Good advice here!  Never plan on "I'm not going to paddle in wind".  That's the fastest way to get in real trouble.  Always plan for it & expect it.

Along with pfd & vhf, a ff/GPS becomes a piece of safety equipment and should be thought of it in that manner ... Especially on the ocean.  The fog can roll in fast and it may just save you.

I know I can't avoid wind totally but I do plan to minimize it.

I won't go out until I have a pfd and radio. I already have a gps; I use it for Geocaching.

I also need to look for a wet suit. Probably a farmer john. Any recommendations?