Funny enough his intentions aren't to snag salmon, that I know of. I have met him on the beach and rivers before, I believe he has suffered a stroke and he walks with a bad limp (from the stroke). This clearly affects his fishing. Maybe if you informed him that what he was doing might be seen as a controversial tactic he would have explained to you it that it wasn't his intention to snag fish, maybe then you would find it unnecessary to upload this pointless video. I don't understand why you would post this video in the first place, fishing must be slow for you.
Fishing was slow - very slow. Nothing new at Ambleside. He did not have any noticeable limp or disability and was moving around normally to his spots. I wanted to ask his intentions but wasn't going anywhere near his whipping rod and banana weight. I posted it as a few around had the "WTF" look on their face and had to move to give him space to let his rod and weight fly.
If it is the same guy who I've met on the Squamish and Chilliwack, I think it's Parkinson's Disease actually so he always has that involuntary movement when fishing.
If he is disabled and not a snagger - then I apologize for calling him out. I'm an ethical fisherman and am 100% supportive of those with disabilities getting out and doing what they love. This did not seem like that was the case, but either way, vid removed.
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