Fishing and trying to improve

So I have been doing shore fishing for years and years. I grew up near the water so I always road my bike over to the park with friends. We fished so much because of nothing better to do. The last 10 years life got in the way (girls, drinking, work and school in order of importance!) Now I have a little bit more time only hands so I started fishing again last year. Last year the results were sad and I wanted a way to get out on the water. So this spring I went out and got a nice fishing kayak, I really love it but it really limits where I can go. It's takes time to get out and get somewhere. I have had better success but I also spent a ton more time so that's probably what it was. I bought a 17 foot fishing boat in the fall and have loved every minute of it. None of this has made me a better fisherman at all. I would like to go out and catch something once in a while. Where do I start? I have taken charters and been reading and watching tv shows it really hasn't made a difference. Any suggestions

Fishing and trying to improve