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Pro Fly Tying Secrets & Iceland Adventures with Tim Cammisa | We're Just Fishing! Season 1 Ep. 1

Master the vise and explore the world's best trout water with professional fly tier and author Tim Cammisa. Book your next adventure or grab Mt. Yonder gear at https://MtYonder.com  In the debut episode of the We're Just Fishing! podcast, host Matthew Carter sits down with Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather for a deep dive into pro-level fly tying, technical gear secrets, and hosting epic fly fishing trips to Iceland, Alaska, and Montana. Whether you are looking for beginner fly tying equipment advice or planning a destination fly fishing trip, this episode is packed with "dirtbag-to-pro" wisdom. 📍 Episode Chapters: 0:00 – Intro Video 0:13 – Introduction: Mt. Yonder meets Trout and Feather 1:13 – Photography Secrets: How to capture the perfect fish photo 7:39 – Listener Q&A: Your Fly Tying Questions Answered 10:18 – Top 5 Confidence Flies: From Clouser Minnows to Game Changers 20:19 – The #1 Pro Secret: Thread Management & Hook Eyes 23:15 – Teaching Fly Tying: Lessons learned from the bench 27:41 – Fly Fishing Clubs: How to engage the next generation 35:02 – Tim’s Origin Story: From Politics to the River 37:31 – The Daily Dozen: Tim’s ritual for mastering any fly pattern 45:09 – Behind the Scenes: Macro Photography for Fly Tying Books 48:58 – Beyond the Water: Upland Hunting & PA Whitetails 55:32 – Hosted Trips: Planning the ultimate Iceland or Alaska fly-out 1:11:40 – Casting Prep: Getting ready for international travel 1:15:39 – Icelandic Sweaters: Cultural insights & layering for the cold 1:18:45 – How to call in and ask questions for the Show (864.816.0506) 1:19:47 – Connect with Tim & Closing Thoughts 🔥 Key Takeaways from Tim Cammisa: The "Hook Eye" Rule: If you want your flies to look professional, stop crowding the hook eye. Tim explains why thread control is the foundation of every great pattern. Confidence Over Perfection: Why a "buggy" fly often out-fishes a "perfect" one, and the 5 flies you should never leave home without. Pro Tip for Iceland: Don't buy your wool sweaters at the airport. Tim breaks down the authentic Icelandic layering system for brutal northern conditions. 🔗 Connect with the Guest: Tim Cammisa: https://TroutAndFeather.com Learn to Tie: Check out Tim’s YouTube channel for the best step-by-step fly tying tutorials on the web. 🌲 About Mt. Yonder Fly Fishing: We are your home for the "Mt. Yonder" lifestyle—focused on the soul of the sport in the Southeast and beyond. Book a Guided Trip: https://MtYonder.com (Trout, Redeye Bass, & Striper) Call/Text the Show: 864.816.0506 (Leave a question and we’ll read it on air!) Follow Us: @MtYonderFlyFishing #FlyFishing #FlyTying #TimCammisa #TroutAndFeather #MtYonder #IcelandFishing #TyingFlies #OutdoorStorytelling #Podcast #TroutFishing #FlyTyingTutorial

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Yeah, we said December '25 but the fishing was just too dang good. Launching Spring '26. For real. Welcome!