From the TX Game Warden Logs

[Gumboot]

End of a Long Tail
Texans don’t abide cheaters, particularly in their fishing tournaments. An individual was recently sentenced to jail time, restitution of nearly $3,000, suspension of his fishing license for a year and banishment from fishing in tournaments after he was caught cheating. The court decision was the culmination of a game warden investigation into bass fishing tournament fraud on Decker Lake in Travis and Bastrop counties. The individual used a unique sleight of hand during a catch-and-release kayak fishing event that used photos taken by contestants out on the water of their catches placed on a measuring board, with the angler having the most inches of bass in the aggregate declared the winner. Upon inspection of the violators vessel, a cut tail of a bass was found in the paddle well of the kayak. The violator initially stated he found the cut tail in the reeds and was taking it to shore to turn it in. Later the violator confirmed to have used the tail to place over another bass, using his hand to cover the questionable area, to make the fish look longer on multiple occasions.
 

[snagged in outlet 3]

I thought all the kayakers were straight up good shooters compared to regular tourney guys???

[Flysmallie]

20 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I thought all the kayakers were straight up good shooters compared to regular tourney guys???

I don't think anyone ever claimed that. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

16 minutes ago, Flysmallie said:

I don't think anyone ever claimed that. 

Hence the smiley face, Mr. Kayak

[tjm]

The thing I like about the kayakers tourneys is most kayaks don't have live wells, so no fish transporting and i guess no culling.

I don't care if they all cheat on the measurements, not my money they gamble with. 

[Flysmallie]

42 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Mr. Kayak

I don't think anyone ever claimed that either. Yes I have a kayak. No I haven't nor do I ever plan to fish a tournament in it. But thanks Mr. Jet Boat. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

52 minutes ago, Flysmallie said:

I don't think anyone ever claimed that either. Yes I have a kayak. No I haven't nor do I ever plan to fish a tournament in it. But thanks Mr. Jet Boat. 

That would be Mr Pond Prowler to you😆

[Flysmallie]

2 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

That would be Mr Pond Prowler to you😆

I’m afraid that would be Miss Pond Prowler. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

5 minutes ago, Flysmallie said:

I’m afraid that would be Miss Pond Prowler. 

Touché 😆

[fishinwrench]

So now there's a fish swimming around out there without a tail?  

Poor guys!  After they realize the thermocline crap don't help them, they then sit at home and dream up brilliant ideas like THAT to be become the hammer.   

Forgot to throw the tail away 😂 Then broke under interrogation 😒 

What a dipshit!  He'll be shaking his head over that one for awhile.  😣