With regards to "basics" I have tackled the following flies and although not great they look pretty good IMO.

Woolly Bugger
Adams
Prince Nymph
Hares Ear
March Brown
Elk Hair Caddis
Pheasant Tail
Plus a couple more that I don't know the names of but were shown samples of at the Fish Hawk in Atlanta that I have since copied.

I decided when I started back in February I would pick a few basic flies to focus on to learn the "basics" before tacking more complicated ones. As an avid bass fisherman I'm really interested in tackling a Dahlberg Diver and some Clouser Minnows next. Thanks again for all the input. Lots of fun for sure!!!

Tom