I think what he's trying to say( and DONT correct me if i'm wrong) Is that side drifting is like the "fast food" style of steelhead fishing.

mindless, and Unsatisfying

Think of it like this, wouldn't you like to think of yourself as a decent angler, one who knows how to read water, and be able to pull a fish out of almost any decent piece of H water? Well, that takes patience,time and skill.

ANY IDIOT CAN SIDEDRIFT!!!!