shakyhead Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 dam thieves are at it again. reports of tourney anglers losing everything, rods, powerpoles, etc. what a shame especially after what happened at the everstart prayers go out to all hit, hope they catch the thugs and slice their fingers off Quote
BassThumb Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 That's pitiful. It's a shame some of this stuff will be sold on Ebay or other online flea markets to people who think it's on the up-and-up, who unknowingly facilitate the very crimes they worry might happen to them. Quote
intheweeds Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 That is terrible. :'( Man, I HATE thieves! Someone stole my new truck about 2 years ago and I am sill mad about it. I hate thieves. Sorry to all the anglers that lost all that gear. Quote
shakyhead Posted January 19, 2011 Author Posted January 19, 2011 one of the guys lost 11 loomis poles/reels. that has got to be the worst feeling. the facebook page showed a pic of the padlock of the lockrod sawed thru. just terrible Quote
BassThumb Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 On another forum they claim that the thieves even stole the batteries from the boats. Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 If I caught someone stealing my fishing stuff(anything for that matter), I'd beat them until my Ugly Stik broke. That'll be a looooooong time. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 Is it me or does this happen every year down there at Toho. Every time a big tourny is down there some people get there stuff taken. You'd think the Hotels or Police departments would do something to help the anglers out. Quote
Texasfishingtips Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 If I regulary fished travel tournaments, I would install a alarm system on my boat. Hook it up to some big sirens and lights, that will stop them. Or atleast let someone get to them first. Clancy W Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 19, 2011 BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 19, 2011 Have you ever been to Toho? Love the lake. The neighborhood....not so much. It's kinda dumb for thieves to target bass anglers these days, as a lot of 'em are packin'. It wouldn't surprise me to hear news stories in the future of thieves getting waxed while trying to steal stuff. Quote
OH-bass614 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 its a shame that people choose to take what others have worked for because they dont want to get off their lazy a** to work for their own things.... i know how this feels my mom had her trailblazer stolen from our driveway and all of the rods ive worked for were taken out of my boat in my garage and we live in a nice suburb so it goes on everywhere not just rough places. Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Speaking of packing heat, I think Gary Klein should be able to carry during the Classic since it's back at the Lousiana Delta. If anyone remembers what happened last time...... Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 Unreal. Heres to hoping each and every one of them get caught and punished severely. Quote
CSimon2 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 I have heard in the past that thieves target fishing gear because they can sell it and there is no real way to track it. I think the high end rod and reel manufacturers should engrave serial numbers on their products, so the consumers could register them and they could be tracked if they are sold at flea markets or on Craigslist. Heck even if they put in some type of micro chip like they do for dogs, so the numbers could not be physically altered in any way. Might be a good idea. Quote
CAdeltaLipRipper Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Wait did you say they actually sawed through the rod lockers? Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 Apparently this is a recurring thing at some sites. Simple solution. Don't hold tournaments where these are not isolated incidents. I've read threads on here where guys say they pack because unsavory characters hang around the ramps, and they want to be able to protect their gear. Who protects their tow vehicle while they are on the lake? Another possibility. Don't stay in that vicinity. Stay a hundred miles away if necessary, and get up an hour or two earlier to get to the launch ramp. When I went to Pickwick last year, I stowed all my gear in the back of my truck, leaving all the storage lockers empty and unlocked. I've read horror stories about thieves tearing/cutting boat up to get into the "secure" lockers. Seems it would also be fairly simple for the competitors or groups of them to stay at the same facility and hire a security company to protect their gear. Cheap insurance if several share the cost. It's unreasonable to expect hotels/motels to provide a high level of security without a corresponding increase in room costs. Wise men avoid problems whenever possible. Only a fool puts himself or his property at risk when other options are available. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 Lynyrdsky1, that was a Tulane alumni that shot at Klein in the Louisiana Delta. It will not happen again, especially if Klein wears a purple and gold shirt!!!! Quote
Super User Shane J Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 What a heart sinking feeling that has got to be. For this exact reason, I got a personal effects insurance rider on all my gear. Every time I get a new combo, I have to take photos and e-mail them to my agent. $5000 coverage on my tackle bag, and $5000 for my rods/reels, only costs me $200 a YEAR, and no deductible. Helps me sleep better at night. I know it wouldn't help in a tourny situation like these guys, but at least I'd be back in action real quick. It would be great if one of these scumbags got blasted while in the act. Quote
Milton Waddams Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Is it me or does this happen every year down there at Toho. Every time a big tourny is down there some people get there stuff taken. You'd think the Hotels or Police departments would do something to help the anglers out. I would think that the sanctioning body of a tournament this big would have a guarded secure area for the anglers to park their boats and not have to worry about them. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 Is it me or does this happen every year down there at Toho. Every time a big tourny is down there some people get there stuff taken. You'd think the Hotels or Police departments would do something to help the anglers out. I bet you it's the same guys doing it every time too.If it's happening a lot then more than likely it's the same people doing it. Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Lynyrdsky1, that was a Tulane alumni that shot at Klein in the Louisiana Delta. It will not happen again, especially if Klein wears a purple and gold shirt!!!! Geaux Tigers!!! haha Quote
Bass Dude Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 I think it's Roland Martin ;D ;D!! Just kiddin'....that is terrible. I wouldn't wish that on anyone! Quote
Carrington Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 simple solution to you gear getting stolen is to store it in your hotel room with you. This is what i do. Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 I heard the Sheriff's dept caught the guys who hit the boats, no confirmation back yet Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted January 19, 2011 Super User Posted January 19, 2011 Really hope they did. Quote
Quillback Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Wrap the thieves necks with fluoro and hang em from the highest tree. Or tie a concrete block to thier legs, drop em in 20 feet of water and create some fish cover. Quote
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