As of yesterday, this story was trending on our website:
Officials investigate winners of Brainerd ice fishing tournament (full story below)
So, we had to ask: How would they have “cheated”? And, how do they investigate whether or not they really cheated?
IN THIS PODCAST: Scott Brewer & Kyle Agre of Brewer-Agre Outdoors (and the hosts of “Gone Outdoors” – Saturdays at 11am on KFGO) join IT2 to talk about it.
Full story from KFGO News here:
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – Officials of a Minnesota ice fishing tournament are investigating whether some of this year’s winners may have cheated.
Officials with Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza have confirmed that they’re investigating whether three men from Ohio legitimately caught the fish when they say they did.
Stephan Lyogky and his father, Ivan Lyogky, caught two of three northern pike that won prizes. A relative, Rostik Lyogky, caught the sole perch. The men finished in first, third and 98th place, respectively.
A lawyer for the men says that they followed contest rules and are willing to take lie detector tests.
Event chairman Shane Meyer says organizers plan to have additional security protocols next year.
An estimated 12,000 anglers participated this year. The event has raised more than $3.3 million for charities since its founding.
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