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Lake Erie / Re: CHEATERS CAUGHT!
« Last post by minnkota on March 28, 2023, 07:42:43 PM »
Here you go, the verdict

2 fishermen caught cheating at Ohio tournament plead guilty
Mar 27, 2023 The Associated Press
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two men accused of stuffing fish with lead weights and fish fillets in an attempt to win thousands of dollars in an Ohio fishing tournament last fall pleaded guilty Monday to charges including cheating.

The cheating allegations surfaced in September when Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament Director Jason Fischer became suspicious when the fish turned in by Jacob Runyan, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Chase Cominsky, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, were significantly heavier than typical walleye.

A crowd of people at Gordon Park in Cleveland watched as Fischer cut the walleye open and found weights and walleye fillets stuffed inside.

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As part of a plea deal, Runyan and Cominsky pleaded guilty to cheating and unlawful ownership of wild animals and agreed to three-year suspensions of their fishing licenses. Cominsky also agreed to give up his bass boat worth $100,000.

Prosecutors agreed to drop attempted grand theft and possessing criminal tools charges.

Both men are scheduled to be sentenced May 11. Prosecutors plan to recommend a sentence of six months’ probation and later ask for an expungement of their convictions if they successfully complete their probation, said James Gallagher, an assistant Cuyahoga County prosecutor.

The plea is Cominsky’s first step toward moving on with his life and taking full responsibility, said his attorney, Kevin Spellacy. A message seeking comment was left with Runyan’s attorney.

According to search warrant affidavits, five walleye contained lead weights and fillets. Officers from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources confiscated the fish as evidence.

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They would have received a little over $28,000 in prizes for winning the tournament.

Court records also said that Runyan and Cominsky were investigated near Toledo in the spring of 2022 after being accused of cheating in a different walleye tournament. According to a police report, a prosecutor concluded that although the men may have cheated, there was not enough evidence to charge them.
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Lake St. Clair / Re: Action on the Detroit River
« Last post by whunter on March 25, 2023, 01:03:53 PM »
I was at that spot were buck was last week not much action yet. Water was good not alot of fish yet.
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Lake St. Clair / Re: Action on the Detroit River
« Last post by Lucky Strike on March 25, 2023, 12:39:59 PM »
Rock and Roll. Thanks for the reports
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Lake St. Clair / Re: Detroit River Walleye vlog!
« Last post by Lucky Strike on March 25, 2023, 12:38:49 PM »
WTG again made my Sat morning, better than TV. Thanks man :thumbup:
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Lake St. Clair / Re: Action on the Detroit River
« Last post by Digby on March 25, 2023, 12:17:52 PM »
And one more. Get out there and have fun!

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Lake St. Clair / Re: Action on the Detroit River
« Last post by Digby on March 25, 2023, 12:16:26 PM »
Another very good report March 23rd

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Lake St. Clair / Action on the Detroit River
« Last post by Digby on March 25, 2023, 12:11:23 PM »
Here you go folks, it's started





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Lake St. Clair / Re: Detroit River Walleye vlog!
« Last post by Digby on March 25, 2023, 12:08:38 PM »
Wow! Great job and nice entertaining video.
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Lake St. Clair / Re: St Clair Musky vlog report
« Last post by TaroMurata on March 18, 2023, 05:12:43 PM »
Quality vid and nice channel. Thanks

Thank you Sir!  Going back again for walleye. And can’t wait for musky to open. Exciting fishing ahead! Good luck out there!
TM
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Lake St. Clair / Detroit River Walleye vlog!
« Last post by TaroMurata on March 09, 2023, 10:25:20 PM »
Hey guys here my latest vlog from Detroit Rock City!  Never been creamed by so many walleye before 😂… anyway here it is!
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