Dangus Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 It's only slander or libel if what people have said is untrue. All I've seen here are people's experiences dealing with the party in question. He even admits that he didn't respond to people...which is what people were complaining about and the basis for them accusing him of being a fraud. Seems like an empty threat to try to get control of the situation. A better approach would have been to just explain his situation and apologize then go about correcting the wrongs. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlin0122 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 wait... he has the money to hire lawyer but not refunding people money? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1984 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Looks like he couldn't afford a decent spell check. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutPanther Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Looks like he couldn't afford a decent spell check. Seems like a real professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Update: It would seem he has re-located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Wicked.. now I know for sure he won't be honouring his walk and wade trips.. lol. I expected as much when he didn't show up or call on the day he booked with me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageidiot Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Sorry, I should've warned you a long time ago. There was a bit of facebook dealing from the get go, about him bad mouthing mr Jensen on his blog, when he had been given a bit of a reality check and then there was a hilariously unprofessional FB he sent me after I called himself and another "guide" he had on board when they started. Yes its great he did the clean ups and no doubt a somewhat positive effect on the cochrane FF community for a short time. However, this is just another want to be guide, taking business away from those who have properly set themselves up in the industry, many of them sponsors of this forum and all of this because of non-existent guiding regulations. Watch out for forbiddenh2o, upstream drift co, Rise2thefly, drift fly fishing guide service and others... just 4 of the latest start ups. Some of which offer BC trips too... interesting. Not meant to be slander. Just a bunch among the list of start ups with minimal business experience and minimal, if any prior guiding experience, and likely less time on the water than many of us. They just want to be a guide because its the cool thing to do. A good way to get an idea of who's legit and who isn't is invest the time to check out their social media feeds, instagram and facebook especially, if you're consistently seeing pictures of the same guys fishing/holding fish, its a sure sign of pseudo-guides, with no actual clientele. Another which may not be accurate, is just simply the quality of fish on their own personal pages. If they're taking hero shots of baby trouts... I would be very cautious. Just make sure you ask if they have insurance and if they have any references from previous trips, or maybe how many rod days they might have in BC.... Best advice is to book a guide through a fly shop. These guys are not worth your headache, and if any start up offers to guide you on BC waters... REPORT. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I wish my wife didn't just go ahead and buy me the trip last Christmas without checking with me first.. live and learn at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I hate seeing people get burned. I have been burned before, and know how much it sucks. What were you hoping to get out of your guided day Sallinger? i am no where neara guide but, perhaps myself or someone on the board could help you out? I see you're in cochrane area. I float that section quite a bit....and the bow.....hike a lot as well. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageidiot Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I should also add, when he started his business, he was taking photography from myself, and others for use in his website. He quickly acted on removing said photography, but tried to justify his reasons for doing it with a "oh i just didn't have any pictures and i needed some for my business." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeRainbowLove Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 He was/is a Vision Rep and is now trying to blow out his stock. I'm at the point where I'm thinking he never intended to take anyone out fishing at all. Cash n Dash http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-camping-outdoor/calgary/vision-fly-fishing-gear-huge-discounts-needs-gone-asap/1199135355?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Biggy I was just looking for a day on the water.. possibly new river I hadn't fished.. it's always nice to possibly learn something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageidiot Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 This is starting to sound like this guy has something sketchy going on outside of FF. 1. Starts a fraudulent guiding "business". 2. Gets himself to be a rep for company 3. actually puts forth the effort and half succeeds to establish a somewhat positive buzz in the FF community. Then massively dumps/sells all his gear from his rep gig, and takes guiding bookings without guiding days, followed by moving from AB to BC within a very short time span? Somethings up, based on the kijiji add, it seems like he's displayed his previous postal code, I would assume that should you contact the RCMP along with a similar story from vision backing up this guys validity, you may end up be standing on grounds to charge him for something. Theres no way he didn't have a falling out with vision if he's offloading gear like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDone Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 He was/is a Vision Rep and is now trying to blow out his stock. I'm at the point where I'm thinking he never intended to take anyone out fishing at all. Cash n Dash http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-camping-outdoor/calgary/vision-fly-fishing-gear-huge-discounts-needs-gone-asap/1199135355?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true He is no longer involved with Vision Canada, when he was, he was a "field staff' meaning he was able to purchase(?) gear at guide cost. I would hope that any money he gets from selling the gear will go towards paying back the amount that is owed to Vision Canada, doubtful though. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Lol. I offered to take exchange on gear for the guided walk and wade he owed me.. not a chance he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 recently? Lol. I offered to take exchange on gear for the guided walk and wade he owed me.. not a chance he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 It was around the time he posted the kijiji ad.. mid September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I asked him to meet me to look for some of his gear, I'm going to be very obtuse, directionally impaired and generally a difficult guy to deal with. Hopefully he considers his time valuable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfry Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I hate seeing people get burned. I have been burned before, and know how much it sucks. What were you hoping to get out of your guided day Sallinger? i am no where neara guide but, perhaps myself or someone on the board could help you out? I see you're in cochrane area. I float that section quite a bit....and the bow.....hike a lot as well. Hey that's a great idea. Im willing to take Sallinger out on a float down the bow. If someone wants to cover the shuttle fee. id definitely be down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 He also advertised and hash tagged that he was a rep or sponsored by Salt Life Optics Rep Your Water Blackstrap Ind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I can't believe this guy had the nerve to accuse others of slander/libel when it is clear as day he f'd up this all in his own. He screwed a lot of people in Cochrane and area. I'm glad I passed on his fly tying night in cochrane. He would have probably done a dine and dash and left us suckers to cover his bill. What a disgrace to the guide business and just one more reason we need to license this industry imo 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 He removed his Alberta ad but still has his BC ad up. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-camping-outdoor/kelowna/visions-fly-fishing-gear-huge-discount-need-gone-asap/1199132029?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Big Fry/ Biggy J Thanks but I would never expect that from anyone. greatly appreciate the offer though.. sometimes it is nice to see there are still a lot of decent people out there.. I just want this guy to get what he deserves.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Looks like he pulled his Kelowna add now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageidiot Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Did anyone happen to snag that postal code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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