There are masters and then there are eager beavers. The first time you hold a wild trout in your hands is unforgettable. Plus it gives the masters a chance to teach the newbies about species preservation. In the Soča, if you net a marble trout, it should be released but rainbow trout can leave the river and provide dinner.

This mini-series is brought to you by Balkan River Defence. Shot on location on Slovenia’s Soča River in hopes of better educating the public on why free-flowing rivers matter and to show that conservation is anything but boring.