Dave Heberle, a reporter for the Erie Times, wrote an article describing a type of fishing thread that was apparently so good that it didn’t give the fish a sporting chance. As a consequence it had been banned for use in trout fishing, and anyone caught using it would be fined. As a result of the story, sports stores were besieged by anglers searching for the thread. The Erie Times also received over 500 calls. Heberle was fired for the prank.