Apparently they wrapped filets around the weights for a more natural look. This is a bigtime scandal in the pro fishing world, as these guys have racked up a number of wins in recent years.

Serious Controversy in Pro fishing tournament as multiple-time winners caught stuffing lead weights and other fish filets in their fish to have the heaviest catch to win hundreds of thousands in prizes. pic.twitter.com/Sxqeo2XC0K

— Billy (@Billyhottakes) October 1, 2022