I realize that you've been bombarded with information combined with opinions and observations. Not to add to the confusion, but you might consider entering your patterns into the annual Umpgua Feather Merchants pattern review. If the patterns are unique enough and work as well as you indicate, they may purchse the rights to tie them and offer them as part of the Umpqua products. You will then receive a very small royalty for each fly sold and your get to have your name "attached" to the name of the fly. You should be able to find more information about this process on the Umpqua Feather Merchants website. A word to the wise, neatness counts so be very careful when you tie them up and package them well to protect the flies. Just a thought...

Jim Smith