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Grasshopper, I would start by acquiring a fly tying vice and the necessary materials. Learning to fly fish without learning to fly tie is akin to doing voodoo without the doll. On the internet one can find fishing reports and fly patterns for most locations and all seasons. Start with patterns based on when and where you plan to fish or patterns which appear most frequently in the reports. Start with the larger sizes of a given pattern and then tie smaller. There are lots of videos to watch to help you learn (www.theanglersnet.com, e.g).
I agree with the previous post that suggested a 5 weight rod if you can only afford one. It's a good starting point. Then learn to cast preferably before you fish.
Finally and most importantly, there is an almost unlimited supply of friendly, able and willing "mentors" around. They can be found on this site, on most streams, in many pubs and clubs, at fly fishing shops and where ever trout and steelhead are found. Using the resources that these folks have to offer is the best way to advance your fly fishing.
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