Thanks for all the feedback !
I got a fly tying book for xmas- not too sure of the name I think its called the Fly Tying Bible for Trout and Salmon?? Seems like it could be quit usefull for starting out. It has step by step instructions for lots of flies from simple to difficult/complex patterns.
Just been leafing through it and there are what appear to be easy patterns to tie ie Hares Ear, Pheasant tail, wooly bugger, elk hair caddis etc...
I think what I'll do from what you guys suggested is get all the tools and materials required for a couple easy nymph patterns and go from there.
As far as tools go how much money is a guy looking at to get set up? Obviously I'm not looking for top of the line but would like a decent set up that I can learn on.