That might get your attention but its not as exotic as it sounds. I signed up awhile ago to be an Amazon affiliate. I put links to products and get a tiny cut if you buy stuff. I really haven't made anything but it prompted me to start looking around under things like fly fishing and fly tying. There's a ton of stuff. Now, I would much rather buy my gear locally. I know the folks at the local shops and they gotta pay for their lifestyle somehow and I know it's pretty tough to make it in this industry. I admire anyone who gives up the 9-5 to pursue what they love. That said, if you can't find it locally, you might find it on Amazon. They have tying supplies and they have fly rods and they have Fly Fishing Books.

That's what makes them such a success of course, the variety and choice. Again, I'd suggest shopping locally first, especially for tying supplies where it pays to be able to handle the fur and feathers personally. But I've lived places before that just didn't have a local shop or if they did, the market didn't support a large inventory. In those cases you might explore Amazon, and for that matter, other online resources.

Merry Christmas everyone, or whatever makes you happy! (shameless marketing to follow)