Well i got hit for the second time this year, last night. this time the criminals took everything..101 minn kota maxxum pro, 332/x25c with 07 navionic chips, every last worm box, crank baits, buzzbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits--luckily i take my rods out, but i may have left one or two in there..too pissed off at the moment to do inventory. i usually take my cranks and terminal tackle out, but been fishing almost daily for the last couple weeks...great timing.

At least one other boat got hit near me last night as well.


please please please if you see any of this equipment for sale at a pawn shop or ebay, let me know. I have serial numbers on all of this stuff. I can pick that trolling motor out of a lineup a mile long. i guess i wont be dash mounting my GPS units anymore.

If you know these people, kill first-ask questions later. I will take the fall for you!

i know how you feel

Damn them

Sorry to hear that Mike, I live in Bedford as well so that's a little too close to home. Was this at an apartment complex or residential home (if you don't mind me asking)?

bummer, sorry to hear about this. I used to work for First Cash Pawn about 10yrs ago. I know there is one located in Bedford. Try talking to the mgr of the store and see if he/she is willing to run the serial #'s for you. First Cash has all there computers linked up to all of there stores and if it has been dumped on one of the stored they will be able to see it.
If they refuse then if you know someone in law enforcement have them go into the store and ask for you.

Mike that is horible, I dont understand ppl now days, we all work so hard for the things we have, and ppl come and steal these things probably for drugs and booze. I always put my stuff in the house, and will continue to do so. sorry to hear about your things getting stolen. If i hear of anything down my way i will let you know.


Bacon

After reading these reports on the forum, I try to unload everything on my boat every single time. Unfortunately the key word I used was "try". I have never had any issues in my neighborhood, but would hate to find out differently.

Hope you are able to recover your stuff.

Thanks for the words..ill get the serial numbers posted asap. its a residential area/House, boat parked in the driveway. have a boat across the street (hasbeen) that didnt get touched. Lucky you Joe! Im so irritated and confused because its only a matter of time before i get hit again... I probably have to move.

If you move they win - I say bait and shoot.

That sucks, sorry for your lose.

may try to get a security system installed. they require that you have lighted rod lockers/compartments. when the light comes on from the compartment being opened, the alarm will sound. also if you are going to have to park in the driveway, get some motion lights. with all that said, i also realize that there are some thieves with big balls who wont let an alarm or a light scare them from breaking in. maximum coverage insurance is king.

mike- i forwarded this post to a friend who owns a pawnshop in your area.

Yes I lost everything way back in 1985. Ever since I remove everything except the anchor and paddle. Its so routine that it really only takes me 10 min tops. In fact, its so routine that I do it at the boat ramp after pulling out of the water, remove the electronics and tackle first, put in back of pickup bed that has a cover on it like a trunk lid that locks. Then all the tackle and rods, and life vest goes in next, that way no one will even be tempted to take something from the boat in the parking lot. So its all put away before leaving the lake. (I store my boat in a location away from the house so no one really knows to break into the truck because no boat is attached.)

Never had the trolling motor stolen though, sorry to hear about your loss. The only thing I cried about were the old lures that they stopped making and couldn't replace, the rest are just replaceable toys.

As for alarms, when I used to have one on my convertible, I used to actually leave the car unlocked with the alarm on, so that the thiefs would not rip or cut the soft top. They could just easily open the unlocked door, thereby setting of the alarm, run and nothing gets damaged or stolen. I hate it when thieves do damage trying to steal. Use the alarms and make it easy for them to go off.

You can bet that stuff is at the flea market in Grand Prairie or Canton.

I have an I-Class..it was enabled both times my boat was broken into. They knew how to disable it apparently cause i never heard it and my boat sits about 20 feet from my bed.

Like I said Mike, if there is anything that you need give me a call. I know someone who is willing to give a Nasty Attack Dog away, with a bite like a Croc, and is infected with something nastier.
Sorry for the lost bud.
Joe

I feel your pain, but unfortunately it is only going to get worse with the economy. Alot of these theives are people who are just not making it anymore and need money to pay the bills the easy way. Also, if nothing was broken or damaged in the process, it was probably someone you know who did not want to do anymore damage than was necessary because they already feel guilty. It is sad that you feel like you need to move to get away from it

Time to install an alarm.

When I bought my next house, I did not care how big or small it was, but it had to have enought room to park my boat. it is a 3 car garge and one is tandem.

I am considering installing an alarm on my boat. It is very easy to do.

"Bait and shoot." Now thats a good one. I may be more about BAIT and BAT. That way you can press charges. Criminals suck. Sorry about your loss. Glad I can get mine in the garage for just that reason. Can't believe they got the trolling motor. How far do people have to go. If you strip your boat down clean after each trip you'll need to wake up three hours earlier just to rerig it before the next trip. Starts to take the fun out of it. Hope you will get some things back.

that sucks, hope you get your stuff back & hope the f#*kin criminals get thrown under the jailhouse.

This is just sickening to hear, so sorry for your loss.

The idiots probably sold your stuff to buy a couple of tanks of gas.

any way they left finger prints on anything.

Mike, first off, sorry to hear about it. Did they hit James also? I didn't get home from the 'vine until about 2am last night before I parked my boat. They must have hit you before then. Sorry bastards. I put my electronics and stuff away before I went in. Guess I got lucky. Of course my boat looks like the owner is broke compared to your rig. Let me know if I can do anything.

There is nothing in this world I hate more than a thief. I will keep my eyes open for you sir!

I feel your pain. I always stay with my boat, but guess what? Someone stole a tail light off my boat trailer. It only cost 10 bucks. People will steal anything.

No, they skipped mine. I was thinking the same thing Joe that maybe they went for the newer boat instead of our twins.

If you guys think an alarm system makes a difference, Mike's iClass is as "alarmed" as it gets. The a-holes just disabled it and went about their business.