Fd: How did fly fishing and photography get together in your life?I was a kayaker, so I swam around beneath waterfalls and what not in British Columbia. I found these huge Bull trout pooled up and thought it would be cool to take their pictures. One thing led to another and here I am a decade later.
Fd: How do you handle both at the same time when you are outdoors? I often time fish my way around in search of the best spot to try and shoot. It is the most difficult genre of photography in a very dynamic environment. It is a physical and mental challenge every time I go out. There are more fails then successes, and I shoot a hundred days a year to come up with 30 or 40 keeper images.
Fd: What kind of equipment do you use to get those clear underwater photos? 
I use a full frame SLR with an Aquatech housing. Depending on the spot, I will either snorkel, use a boom, or anchor down a camera and use a remote shooting technique.

Fd: What is it that you enjoy the most about your job? And what does fly fishing mean to you? Fly fishing is a way to connect with the natural world. Rivers are where all civilizations began and are intrinsic to who we are. I do not make ends meet in this profession and it is a labor of love. I enjoy the chance to be an artist and hope to someday make a living at it.
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