Beyond the Grip-and-Grin: Rethinking Fish Photography & Handling for Conservation
BEYOND THE GRIP AND GRIN
Rethinking Fish Photography & Handling for Conservation
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
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:
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Creative ways to photograph fish in the water
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Tips for using phones, GoPros, and cameras
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How to take awesome solo photos and videos
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Ideas for slow-release video captures that highlight the beauty of the moment
📸🎥 Let’s change the narrative and help the fish along the way!