I never knew lead sinkers swam in schools with all the other fishes

We all knew larger fish have more heavy metals but this is getting ridiculous.

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standard to plead not guilty even if you super obviously are. non-news.

Looking for a plea deal I would assume.

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Yup. Although these guys are going to likely see jail and lose fishing license forever:

> Runyan and Cominsky were arraigned on several felony charges, including cheating, attempted grand theft and possessing criminal tools.

> The charges are fifth-degree felonies, meaning they could each bring a punishment of up to 12 months in prison and $2,500 in fines.

> The duo also face a misdemeanor count of unlawful ownership of wild animals — a charge related to raw fish filets they allegedly had on their boat. If they're convicted of that crime, their fishing licenses could be revoked indefinitely.

Seems about right for the level of crime they committed.

Was hoping for picture of 'walleyed' fishermen. Was disappointed...

So if they lose their fishing license rights for life.....do you think they'll never fish again?

About as guilty as anyone could be. Lol.

Unless they have video of someone else stuffing their fish with sinkers and fish filets, of course.

They certainly won't be allowed to fish in any tournament for prize money.

No, that would be illegal!

Headline is more fun if you use the Canadian term for walleye: "Pickerel packers plead not guilty in cheating scandal"

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I'm having a hard time believing that cheating in a fishing tournament deserves criminal charges.

They were caught red handed …

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I'm having a hard time believing that stealing $30k from you deserves criminal charges.

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"The fish were hungry so I fed them the only thing I had, lead weights."