The reaction towards Leonard Grey's fishing technique around North Lake Prince Edward Island is certainly mixed. After accidentally discovering that local fish are mysteriously attracted to crack cocaine, he has become the area's most successful fisherman and unapologetically continues to use the narcotic as bait.



"I'm kinda doing the community a service because I am taking drugs off the streets and putting 'em in the ocean."

Leonard Grey, fisherman



"Look, I know that it is an illegal drug, but it makes catching fish extremely easy," says Grey.

When asked why he thinks his choice of bait works so well, Mr. Grey simply responded by saying: "I have no flippin' idea ... but I can tell you the fish can't get enough of this junk."

In this piece we visit with Mr. Grey to learn more about his highly unusual fishing routine. Listen to find out how this all began and how much it costs Leonard a week to fish.