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I just pulled the trigger at Amazon.Ca on an - Eagle Claw Featherlight 3/4 Line Weight Fly Rod, 2 Piece, Yellow, 6-Feet 6-Inch Cost $39.39 (+ tax) and free shipping. Again 'thanks' for all of the input and advice.

Many thanks for the input and advice.

What about line weight ? 3/5 ?? (Thanks)

I visit my in-laws in Pennsylvania several times a year. They have a nice stream at the bottom of their property which is about 25ft wide with high banks and gets populated with trout at the start of the season. There's a good walk-in point at their side but lots of tall trees right at the bank...

I took the plunge and bought an Anvil Apex. Decent reviews and a great price on Amazon sealed the deal.

I was shown how to tie five different flies. The 'basics' are the same. Wait till you put on hackle for the first time and see it turn out well - a great experience for sure !

To be honest, it's not too difficult doing 'basic' flies. No real patience needed either. The big plus for me was the instructor - no doubt about it. Seeing it first hand is great - doing it yourself is something else !!

Thanks for the advice. I'll look into that.

It was all down to a great instructor Peter. I had my moments though - twice I cut the bobbin off instead of the excess thread.............. :(

I spent today at Grindstone Angling in Waterdown (Ontario) doing a basic Fly Tying session. I got to tie a Black Woolly Bugger, Caddis Dry, Hare's Ear Nymph, Rick's Caddis and a San Juan Worm. My handywork is shown on attached photo. Had a great day, great teacher and great fun !

Being from Scotland, I keep in touch with many of the friends I grew up with. A few have been fly fishing for many years so, I've had a few conversations with them regarding my new hobby over the past few months. On recommendation, I bought the flies from Grays of Kilsyth, Grantown On Spey...

I'm looking for a well looked after quality brand fly tying vise with base plate. I'm taking a few classes at Grindstone Angling and would like to continue it as a hobby. Hopefully, I don't need to spend big money. Thanks in advance. I'm located in Mississauga.

Again, for novices, a good collection of into videos on fly fishing. http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/video-lessons/chapter-one-the-basics-of-fly-fishing

I was given a PDF copy of The Fly Tying Bible by a friend and thought I would share. As a novice, I found it very informative. I've also attached a Fly Tying catalogue which shows materials and tools used in fly tying. I hope they are of use.

Just a note to anyone else new to fly fishing. Many of the (independent) fly fishing stores have classes to teach various stages of fly fishing/casting and fly tying. Stores like Grindstone Angling (Waterdown near Hamilton) and The First Cast (Guelph). I've personally signed up with Grindstone...