Jed: You'ds be surprised just how helpful that kind of advice and sharing of knowledge can be to a newbie

DeaDrift: you're definitely heading in the right direction as far as looking for one-on-one advice and help for this craziness called fly fishing....I wish I had a little more access to it, myself. I'd say try getting on some of the more heavily fished rivers in your area and see if you can strike up a conversation or two. You might get led in the right direction.