Anyone use a automatic fishing reel?

[zippyFX]

I believe snaring is not a legal means of recreational fishing in Ontario.

Automatic fishing reels may be illegal in Ontario:

"Possess a spring gaff, snagger or spear gun within 30m (98ft.)
of any waters. A spring gaff includes any device which uses a
mechanical spring, other than the fishing rod under tension, to
set the hook for an angler. No person shall take fish with a gaff,
snare, snagger or spear gun. A gaff, other than a spring gaff, may
be used to assist in landing fish caught by lawful means. "