Welcome to fly tying Rev. Dan. Beware that one enters this fraternity at your own risk!! I got my fly tying kit last Christmas and I think it made the year go faster! My good wife, who has the patience of Job, often walks by my bench, smiles and shakes her head usually without uttering a word. On a few occasions she has asked with surprise, how can chicken feathers cost so much? and how many feathers do you need? But, it was awesome when I landed my first trout on a fly that I tied...that was worth it all. I think even my wife was impressed! Happy New Year!