herefishy,

I would have to say that my favorite type of flies are streamers! I have even fished them with a spinning rod and fly bubble for years. I started tying streamers from the get-go, right along with ants and wet flies. Col. Bates book on streamers is timeless. Along with the patterns, he offers the histories. I reference his book frequently and even got a copy of the newer version. K. Fulshers Thunder Creek series are very effective. If you are looking for more classics, check out Carrie G. Stevens - Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies. I believe that Carrie was the original inventor of the "Thunder Creek" style of tying! Don't think she ever got full credit for it though!!
Anyway, welcome to the world of streamer tying. There is/was a lot of stuff on streamers in the fly tying section of FAOL - Norman contributed a mountain of streamer patterns and photos to that section! Have fun!!

Best regards, Streamer Dave.