Keep Fish Wet: Why do you believe Keep Fish Wet is important?
Adrian Stevens: The movement transcends just fly fishing and it’s for everyone who fishes, really. It’s be great to see it develop into what it is now and the change in minds and habits on social media.
KFW: If there was one thing about science-based best practices for fish handling that you wish all anglers would remember to do, what would it be?
AS: Keep your fingers out of the gills.
KFW: What challenges do you feel anglers face when applying KFW principles and tips?
AS: Every fish doesn’t need its photo taken.
Growing up in the foothills between Yosemite and Tahoe I’ve always been spoiled by the awesomeness of the outdoors. Fresh out of high school having no clue what I wanted to do I happened to take a photography class and found not only my passion, but a way to share the beauty of my surroundings with others. Back then, every river I photographed I always imagined how much cooler it would be if there was someone fishing it. Combining the two, I added a fly rod and a few fishing buddies to my arsenal and decided to move where there was a bit more water to cover. I’m still more of a photographer than a fisherman, since I prefer a killer image to a killer fish. But… I’m still pretty stoked with a killer fish. Website. INSTAGRAM