What happened in a Lake Erie walleye fishing tournament where weights were found in what were supposed to be the winning fish?AP

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament Director Jason Fischer exposed much more than lead weights when he sliced open the belly of a fish caught by Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky on Sept. 30.

The video of the reveal that rocked the fishing world and captivated the nation has also shined a light on how prevalent cheating may be in a sport where participants cover hundreds of square miles of lakeshore to hook fish and snare tens of thousands of dollars in prize money.

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