What if I want to pursue this addiction and purchase some decent tying tools (vice, etc.) and didn't want to break the bank (yet)?? What would you suggest?

Do any of you guys have a spare vice (I know, silly question)? Ummm... that you'd be willing to part with (better question)? At a price I can afford? (Or see my swap suggestion in the thread on pipe smokers.)

What about things like bobbins, hackle pliers, etc.?

I know this is all bad... but, lovely wife is encouraging me. I must take advantage...

JohnR