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

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