Beyond the Grip-and-Grin: Rethinking Fish Photography & Handling for Conservation

 BEYOND THE GRIP AND GRIN
Rethinking Fish Photography & Handling for Conservation

Join us for an evening of community, science, and storytelling

FEATURED GUESTS:
Dr. Andy Danylchuk
Professor of Fish Conservation at UMass Amherst

Sascha Clark Danylchuk
Executive Director of Keep Fish Wet

Joe Klementovich
Renowned Adventure Photographer and Visual Storyteller

The Bear's Den
Premiere fly shop in the north east. The Bear’s Den crew will join us to cap off the night of storytelling with a special screening of the new documentary on the legendary Lefty Kreh—an angler, innovator, and unforgettable storyteller.

In recent years, important research led by Andy Danylchuk and Keep Fish Wet has made one thing clear: if you want the fish you catch to survive after release, you need to understand and apply proper fish handling techniques. Sascha and Andy will walk us through what the science says—and answer the big question:
“What can we do differently in 2025 to give fish their best shot at survival?”

Then, Joe Klementovich will shift the lens—literally. He’ll show us how to tell compelling fishing stories with or without the fish, sharing:

• Creative ways to photograph fish in the water

• Tips for using phones, GoPros, and cameras

• How to take awesome solo photos and videos

• Ideas for slow-release video captures that highlight the beauty of the moment

🎬 Special Film Screening: Lefty: The Greatest of All Time
After our conservation presentatio, be among the first to see this moving tribute to the legendary Lefty Kreh—an angler, innovator, and unforgettable storyteller. Known as much for his humor and wisdom as for his cast, Lefty had a way of bringing people together through tales that inspired generations. This new documentary features never-before-seen footage, interviews, and highlights from his remarkable career.