What happened with the the famous case walleye Anglers caught cheating in 2022?
What really happened in the 2022 walleye fishing cheating scandal? In this episode of Fishtails, fishing legend Byron Velvick sits down with JD DeMare and Phil to talk walleye fishing, tournament stories, and the infamous cheating incident that shook the sport.
They break down how competitive anglers were caught adding weights and fish fillets to cheat in tournaments, why the punishment sparked controversy, and the lasting impact on the fishing community. Along the way, they share humorous anecdotes, personal fishing stories, and insights into how technology is changing competitive fishing.
Whether you’re a casual angler, tournament pro, or just love fishing stories, this episode delivers honest takes, insider knowledge, and laughs from some of the sport’s most experienced voices.
https://www.michiganwalleyetour.com
https://www.michiganwalleyetour.com/saginaw-bay-walleye-club
00:00 - Introduction to Fishtails and Guests
02:08 - Bob Guinea's Background and Fishing Stories
03:54 - Friendship and Fishing Adventures
08:15 - Tournament Cheating Scandals in Walleye Fishing
13:44 - The Walleye Tournament Experience
17:51 - Behind the Scenes of The Bachelor
23:04 - Catching Trophy Walleye
27:09 - Fishing Adventures and Unique Locations
31:10 - Guiding Experiences and Challenges
32:16 -The Evolution of Fishing Technology
40:34 - The One That Got Away: Stories from the Water
57:05- Outro
#FIshtales #byronvelvick #walleye #fishingpodcast
What really happened in the 2022 walleye fishing cheating scandal? In this episode of Fishtails, fishing legend Byron Velvick sits down with JD DeMare and Phil to talk walleye fishing, tournament stories, and the infamous cheating incident that shook the sport.
They break down how competitive anglers were caught adding weights and fish fillets to cheat in tournaments, why the punishment sparked controversy, and the lasting impact on the fishing community. Along the way, they share humorous anecdotes, personal fishing stories, and insights into how technology is changing competitive fishing.
Whether you’re a casual angler, tournament pro, or just love fishing stories, this episode delivers honest takes, insider knowledge, and laughs from some of the sport’s most experienced voices.
https://www.michiganwalleyetour.com
https://www.michiganwalleyetour.com/saginaw-bay-walleye-club
00:00 - Introduction to Fishtails and Guests
02:08 - Bob Guinea's Background and Fishing Stories
03:54 - Friendship and Fishing Adventures
08:15 - Tournament Cheating Scandals in Walleye Fishing
13:44 - The Walleye Tournament Experience
17:51 - Behind the Scenes of The Bachelor
23:04 - Catching Trophy Walleye
27:09 - Fishing Adventures and Unique Locations
31:10 - Guiding Experiences and Challenges
32:16 -The Evolution of Fishing Technology
40:34 - The One That Got Away: Stories from the Water
57:05- Outro
#FIshtales #byronvelvick #walleye #fishingpodcast