Float Plans and VHF Radio

[CoachKinsey]

I'm planning a family trip with some friends (Fishing Bear) to the Southport area and, naturally, the Bear and I will have to get out on the water. As we were talking about the plans, we reminded each other to leave a float plan with our respective brides before we headed out. In an effort to simplify the effort, we found the USCG Float Plan (Millenium Edition) at

http://sioscuba.ucsd.edu/docs/USCGFloatPlan-3.pdf

This form is super easy to use and provides good information for your whereabouts during your fishing trip. I leave this info with my wife for something as simple as a trip to Shearon Harris (I use the same plan for trips to local lakes).

My question is this ... how many of you use VHF radios while on the water? I fish local lakes and inshore at the coast so I'm not sure a radio would be a good addition to my bag-o-stuff to keep in my kayak. Your opinions are welcomed!

Kinsey