this is definitely not a sport for the cheap minded individual. i grab up everything i can and exploit as much information or materials out of it that i can. for not having a job and wife that spoils me, i make out pretty good. now, when i get a job after graduation, things will be essentuated i am sure.
with all the books, gear, accoutraments (sic) for spey casting the web is host to an incredible amount of information and leads on where to buy, trade, swap, learn and much more. google spey casting and you get more than 10 pages of links to explore and learn. all the websites and books and videos will only help so much, one needs to practice, practice, practice and when one feels he/she is done, practice more. you said the same thing about archery, practice with what you have and then expand if you want to, not need to.
i sent you a website that i found very useful. gunther feurstein's website is a site i frequent regularly and find it extremely useful. i think you will be impressed with the demo videos and written word of the casts that is provided.
good luck dude
vinnie