Okay so today I decided for my 16th birthday I would ask for a kayak so that I could fish some wider areas. Now after making this decision I realized I would need some more things than just the kayak. What will I need or definately want when I get my kayak. Include licenses, safety gear, and any thing else including fishing gear. Thank you for the help.

Congrats on the kayak, I got my first one over the summer and over the course of several months I invested in a paddle leash, paddle clips, fishing rod holder, and my new fish finder.  The paddle leash has saved my life a few times as when fighting a fish I knocked it off in the water and it slowly floated down streams, but luckily was connected to the yak.  Just be smart and careful on the water that's the best advice I can give you.

While this is a very informative site and you'll gather loads of info on various rods, reels, gear and so on and so on.  What your really looking for is this, click the link and welcome home

http://www.kayakbassfishing.com/

this is for a sit on top (sot) kayak, correct?

pfd - i like the Extrasport Osprey

whistle - you'll be glad you spent the $2 on this if you ever need it.

good paddles - i like carbon shaft with plastic blades

scotty rod holders - i have one between my legs, 2 behind me.

roof rack or other way to transport the kayak on a vehicle

optional:

rudder - great for windy days or to control your drift so you can keep your hands on the rod and off the paddle.

milk crate - great to hold stuff in the back

kayak/canoe cart - if you plan on hauling it fair distances. i like the fatboy with inflatable tires

depthfinder

anchor - can be dangerous in current

drift sock

paddle leash

Another site with a wealth of info:

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/community/

My favorite dealer of doo-dads and trinkets...

http://kayakfishinggear.com/