Monticello, Ky. man gets caught cheating in annual big fish tourney on Cumberland

[yankswon96]

So, since he was not prosecuted nobody can release his name on this site? No justice has been done to this guy.

[offdtop]

So, since he was not prosecuted nobody can release his name on this site? No justice has been done to this guy.

Yep, but on the first page Don Smith said "he has the name and can be easily reached", BBC won't release the name like that as well. I understand there was an attorney there and "it's not over" too many witnesses and angry people myself included

[Fishin is life]

Geo was exactly correct....When you signed up for an account on this site you agreed to the rules and those are the rules.....Dave wasn't being a liberal....He was simply reminding you of the rules you agreed to abide by...This is the first I've heard of this and have no clue who these guys are but it's ridiculous....Our world has came to the point where we can't do anything involving money that somebody won't try to "steal"....I don't fish ovely large tournaments but i am a tournament fisherman....The thrill for me doesn't come when they hand me that check....The thrill is when I have that fish on the end of the line and when I walk to the scales knowing I have some good fish....I love tournament fishing but it, like so many other things in this world, has gone in the crapper....You'd like to think you could trust your fellow anglers but things like this insure that we can't

Steven Squires
102 West Lake Dr
Campbellsville,KY 42718
270-403-3664

[ToolMan184]

I just cant figure out how this makes Dave a liberal? Im very conservative and had the same thought as Dave. How can you prosecute someone without any evidence presented what so ever.

I hate it too if it is true because I tourney fish. Just present the proof or news article is all you have to do.

[Fishin is life]

I just talked to a guy that fished the tournament....and while i dont have any PROOF, he told me the exact same story without me even bringing it up.....so draw the conclusions you may from that

[southern]

i not a big tourney fisherman,really not even a good fisherman.the sad part of this is it probaly happens way more than we know,guys with big boat payments,500 dollar rods,50 grand pickup,late house payment and wants to win at all cost.fishing is my get away,hobby,and fun all in one,and i plan to keep it that way.i want to be known as a good sportsman,not a big tourney winner.

[Jbyrd]

Ok guys This is the story as told by one of the tournament officials. Someone who would not give his name called the tournament official of an up coming big bass event ( this past sunday) and told him where a basket that contained 5-6 keeper smallmouth was hidden. The official found the basket and took a hole punch and punched the tails of each fish. When the gentleman and his brother tried to weigh in the fish they where told one of two things was going to happen .If they weighed the fish they would be arrested on site and charges would be brought against them OR they could throw back their fish and take the walk of shame. Over 100 witnesses where there.Since it only happened yesterday no newspaper article has been printed.
As for dragging someones name or rep through the mud I think those guys are doing a good job of ruining their rep by themselves!!!!
So Dave I have no problem giving the names if you say it is ok. Don't think those two yahoos want to be pressing any charges against this board or any person or persons.. lol
Jeff Byrd
Somerset , Ky
606-305-8972

[Dave Stewart]

Ok guys This is the story as told by one of the tournament officials. Someone who would not give his name called the tournament official of an up coming big bass event ( this past sunday) and told him where a basket that contained 5-6 keeper smallmouth was hidden. The official found the basket and took a hole punch and punched the tails of each fish. When the gentleman and his brother tried to weigh in the fish they where told one of two things was going to happen .If they weighed the fish they would be arrested on site and charges would be brought against them OR they could throw back their fish and take the walk of shame. Over 100 witnesses where there.Since it only happened yesterday no newspaper article has been printed.
As for dragging someones name or rep through the mud I think those guys are doing a good job of ruining their rep by themselves!!!!
So Dave I have no problem giving the names if you say it is ok. Don't think those two yahoos want to be pressing any charges against this board or any person or persons.. lol
Jeff Byrd
Somerset , Ky
606-305-8972

Jeff: Whether or not you post the names here on the board is up to you...not me. I would however if I were you, contact [email protected] before you do so to get the owner's opinion on this, because this is what I will be doing if they are posted. If the owner is fine with your doing so, then go for it.