Vitely (sp?) is that correct way of spelling your name?
Anyways, don't bother with the license yet, till you get a good taste of what fishing is all about. Start off pier fishing, it's free other than the fishing gear you get. Also, recommend MelsCotton in SJ to get your gear. They have the largest selection I have seen, and prices are decent. They're not Big5 prices, but they offer top notch brands. Are you a fresh or salt water fisher? Keep in mind the differences in both. Saltwater requires gear that won't tarnish or rust when exposed to saltwater. Freshwater..well, anything goes, but remember that most fresh water fishes are much smaller than their saltwater cousins. Notable exceptions would be salmon/striped bass.