Larry, I also am self-taught with help from Lefty Kreh videos.
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/lkaids/It�s not all that complicated as many would have you believe � just another versatile and fun way to fish.
Learn the fundamentals from link to Lefty�s video and buy his video if you want to pursue, but let me warn you, it�s a very addictive sport that will take you to the dark side � in particular when you get the itch to tie your own flies �
A few small popping bugs and foam flies from a big box store will catch most anything in your pond.
As CJ says, flies for future needs are abundant...
