Someone Stole All My Fishing Gear

[stkbassn]

Bummer....... Some Thief robbed a Brand new canoe from me about 20 years ago. It was in the woods chained to a tree on private property.

It could only have been one of two people that robbed it. They were the only two that knew it was there. One of them moved to Minnesota the day before I saw that it was gone. Hmmm.

 

This example is something to consider. A garage is a likely place to find tools and fishing gear yes but not everyone has that much gear in their garage so the odds that this is just some random robbery seem low in my estimation. Consider the folks you know and those that knew your gear and tools. Watch local craigslist adds as well as advising local pawn shops.I'm sure you've probably covered these bases but always good to do these things. I hate to hear this man, it's really sickening. There aren't words to fix things like this. I wish you all the best and I hope your insurance company gets on this quickly for you.

[Comcam]

Man that blows! I had my car broken into In high school and had my backpack stolen. Nothing like losing all your fishing gear though =(

[BigmouthForever23]

 

Sorry to hear about that man, that really sucks. Like others have said, hopefully your insurance can cover some of the damage. But like you said, money can't replace the history you had with some of your gear. Best of luck to you and karma will catch up with the d-bags who are responsible.

 

Also, just a thought. Maybe you might consider adding an alarm to your garage. I don't have a side door to mine so I don't have one but if you have one that's visible, I'd definitley up the security. Thieves see an easy entry way like a side door to a garage and they know they have it made as lots of folks forget about securing the garage and just focus on the house.

[vmabuck]

Sorry man! I recently left all my fly fishing gear on the shore of a local lake. A nice old fisherman found it and eventually found me. Easily 3 grand worth of gear.

So, I hope they find these peoe and you get your hardware back.

I'll be throwing positive vibes your way. Also, if it has not been mentioned, be checking craigslist and put flyers up in local pawn shops.

[zeth]

bummer man sorry to hear that. I feel your pain when I was 16 my stepfather threw about 6 grad in gear in the trash and broke all my rods and then i bought everything again only to have my house broken into when i was 19 (renting with no renters insurance) so um needless to say i didn't fish for nearly 14 years after that.

check ebay and craigslist like every day and let us know how your insurance company handles it. Hopefully you get it back or you insurance company pays you.

[Catch and Grease]

Thieves are scum on earth.

[WPCfishing]

Thieves are scum on earth.

 

I hear the crime/theft rate in the District of Columbia is higher than anywhere else in the world.

 

I'm sure the insurance companies will not cover any of it.

 

I do miss that canoe.

[*Hank]

Dude that sucks!

[MrE1979]

Sorry to hear about your gear. Time to install some cameras.

[ihfarmboy-1066]

Hey y'all thanks. Just to update y'all the insurance company is gonna replace my door the got broke and is gonna cover my most of everything that got stolen . so I'm pleasd with that for sure and as someone said pit in cameras and a alarm system I'm having someone coming out Monday to look and see what kinda system is best for my house. I really hate to haft to live like that but in this day in age I guess we gotta

[Bankbeater]

Glad everything is working out. It stinks to have to deal with something like getting robbed.

[Darren.]

Wow. Man that stinks. Hope the police

have success in tracking down your 

gear, or at least bringing the perps to 

justice, while your insurance takes care

of you.

[ihfarmboy-1066]

Thanks darrenm&bankbeater. Yeah I'm glad its working out to so is my wife she was so stressed out about it just like I was. The police are looking into it and are doing there beat I hope they find who ever did this. My friend thats a cop told me dont get my hopes up for them to find my gear because who ever did it most likely sold it off already. I'm gonna be putting in top of the line security and alarm and camera system in my whole house out out side my house and in my garage in the next few day and I can cheack up on my house or my garage right from my phone

[Trek]

Hey y'all thanks. Just to update y'all the insurance company is gonna replace my door the got broke and is gonna cover my most of everything that got stolen . so I'm pleasd with that for sure and as someone said pit in cameras and a alarm system I'm having someone coming out Monday to look and see what kinda system is best for my house. I really hate to haft to live like that but in this day in age I guess we gotta

  I own a company that installs alarms and cameras. My personal opinion is drop the camera idea. Unless you drop thousands you will not get a plate and most likely get a picture of a guy you don't know. Get a good alarm system with a cell phone back up so they can't cut the phone line. Also have an outside siren. Most alarm companies install only an inside siren. Who's going to hear that ? A thief has a good fifteen minutes before anyone shows up and they know it. An outside siren brings attention eemediaty and forces them to leave. Also stay away from ADT and other national brands. They cost to much and have long contracts you can't get out of. Find a company that uses Alarm.com in your area. It works and is the best out there. You should be able to find that in the $40 per month range. Plus it has an app for your phone that you will love and understand. I'm not trying to sell you anything because your out of my area but trust me on the Alarm.com it is what you want. I'm sure there are several dealers in your area.

[ihfarmboy-1066]

Hey thanks trek for that info on all that I appreciate that a lot. Brinks is coming out to my house Monday to look it over and let me know what they can do. I dont care about the cost of it I now want to know my wife and family is safe when I'm not home because I work nights. I'm gonna go on that sight you gave me and look around and find someone from there thank you again trek

[Trek]

Hey thanks trek for that info on all that I appreciate that a lot. Brinks is coming out to my house Monday to look it over and let me know what they can do. I dont care about the cost of it I now want to know my wife and family is safe when I'm not home because I work nights. I'm gonna go on that sight you gave me and look around and find someone from there thank you again trek

Brinks is a national company. Their cell phone apps are not the same. But they charge higher rates and long terms. Find a local company that will serve you better. Not all companies are on the web page. Not sure why so make sure you call around.

[ihfarmboy-1066]

Yeah I know they are my wife called them and set up a an appointment for them to come out and talk to use. I'm on alarms.com now looking around I like it so far its a nice sight with a lot of good info also thanks again trek . I tried to cancel the appointment with brinks and if I do they want $100 I was like yeah no. But if they come out and talk to use and give use a price it's no charge. I'm gonna call around and see what the other companies have to offer us and make are decision based off that

[Trek]

Yeah I know they are my wife called them and set up a an appointment for them to come out and talk to use. I'm on alarms.com now looking around I like it so far its a nice sight with a lot of good info also thanks again trek . I tried to cancel the appointment with brinks and if I do they want $100 I was like yeah no. But if they come out and talk to use and give use a price it's no charge. I'm gonna call around and see what the other companies have to offer us and make are decision based off that

Charging you $100 dollars to cancel an appointment two days early should give you a heads up on how they charge the rest of the contract.

[ihfarmboy-1066]

O yeah I was like d**n these people are out of their minds.yeah now thinking about it I'm definitely not using them at all . I'll find a company off the web sight you gave me

[einscodek]

Hey y'all worse day ever today I get homw from work and was gonna go fishing and I go out to my garage and find that my side door on my garage was broke and open so I walk in and turn the lights on and look and someone broke into my garage and stole all my tools and over $10,000 in salt& freshwater fishing gear. So I called the cops and they came out took pictures and made a report and said they are gonna do there best to find the people that did this. Im so mad about this s***t I'd give anyone anything if they needed it and help people out like I just dont get it. So now I gotta replace all my stuff this isn't gonna be fun to do. Plus a few of my rods and feels were really old and they were past on to me after my paw paw past away last year. To top it off I was going to the Outer Banks in South Carolina this weekend for a fishing trip!!! It makes me sick sorry y'all I just had to vent about this

My sympathies.. it must have taken you a long time to accrue all that equipment.  Those who took these will get theirs.

Maybe the bright side is that you have the reason to get all new equipment if your insurance will cover it..

[ihfarmboy-1066]

Thanks einscodek. Yeah i took me a few years to accrue my fishing equipment and all my tools that I use everyday for my heavy equipment repair business.yes the people who took my stuff will get theirs on day.yeah its a new reason for me to get all new equipment but for now till I can replace all if I'm gonna go pick up a baitcasting setup and one spinning setup and some tackle so I can go fishing

[wytstang]

I am so sorry to hear this, I hope it works out for you.

[ihfarmboy-1066]

Thanks brother

[TBO]

sorry to hear that.  i have been robbed before and know the feeling.   dot stress what you cant control it only makes things worse.   but id suggest scoring craigslist within 100 miles radius of you.   any markings on them to identify?

  best f luck to yoi

[MrE1979]

  I own a company that installs alarms and cameras. My personal opinion is drop the camera idea. Unless you drop thousands you will not get a plate and most likely get a picture of a guy you don't know. Get a good alarm system with a cell phone back up so they can't cut the phone line. Also have an outside siren. Most alarm companies install only an inside siren. Who's going to hear that ? A thief has a good fifteen minutes before anyone shows up and they know it. An outside siren brings attention eemediaty and forces them to leave. Also stay away from ADT and other national brands. They cost to much and have long contracts you can't get out of. Find a company that uses Alarm.com in your area. It works and is the best out there. You should be able to find that in the $40 per month range. Plus it has an app for your phone that you will love and understand. I'm not trying to sell you anything because your out of my area but trust me on the Alarm.com it is what you want. I'm sure there are several dealers in your area.

 

 

I like cameras and he doesn't need to put in a million of them.  A camera pointing at a doorway or main travel way would hopefully give you a picture of the person(s) who broke into your house.   Makes looking for someone easier than no picture at all.  One door in the garage than a camera INSIDE covering the door and some of the garage.  2 doors in your house than 2 cameras INSIDE pointing at the doors.  A thief isn't going to carry your stuff out a window.  Maybe a small motion sensor style camera above the door so you can see who is walking out.