Episode 35: Tournament Cheaters: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (w/ Steve Hendricks and Andy Pallotta)

On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo is solo in the studio but is joined by two very special guests to break down the recent cheating scandal in the Lake Erie Walleye Trail.First, however, some brief housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: 500km walleye journeys; fish-finding dogs; getting your tent ransacked; and sea-run brookies.With those matters out of the way, Ang is joined by one-half of the LEWT Team of the Year, Steve Hendricks, to talk about his first-hand experience with the recent cheating scandal. Topics discussed include: how he knew his competitors were cheating; looking back on second-place finishes; whether this was the first time; the reaction of the other LEWT anglers; avoiding fights; caging fish in reeds; how to stop future cheating; and winning Team of the Year.Next, Ang calls up good friend and famed tournament director, Andy Pallotta, to get his take on the matter. Topics discussed include: introducing polygraphs to fishing tournaments; what LEWT should have done differently; what happens to cheaters in the CSFL; breaking rules vs. cheating; social media’s role; Pro v. Semi-Pro; how the tournament industry will adapt; putting competitors on the same boat; and banning LiveScope.To end the show, Ang revisits one of his most memorable interviews in Outdoor Journal Radio history and replays his conversation with Gary Morrison, who was just days removed from cheating in the 2002 Great Ontario Salmon Derby.  To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE