vernon Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 My wife and I arrived late Saturday for a week of mostly not catching fish (so far anyway) golf and relaxation. Other than the tuff fishing that most everyone has been experiencing (bout 9 Smallies so far with two keeps) been having a great time. However, last nite after securing the boat (resort stall at Kimberling Inn) and removing tackle and equipment we messed up. Apparently in our haste to get in to watch game one of the World Series (go Royal's) we inadvertently left the tackle bag in the boat under the console. Well, not surprisingly, this morning it was gone. Kathy thought I grabbed it and I thought she did but of course it was left behind. As you all know, the primary tackle bag contains 80 to 90% of the best stuff and now it's gone. If anyone happens to see a faded red Falcon tackle bag for sale someplace please let me know. Gotta be close to a couple grand worth of stuff in there and it won't be easily or quickly replaced. Couple boxes of crank baits that includes many Lucky Craft models. Plastics, jigs and lottsa terminal tackle. You guys know the deal. While improbable for sure, thanks nonetheless for any help anyone might be able to provide. Really pisses me off that we all have to continually deal with these losers ruining hard earned vacation time and making such a negative impact on us financially. There's many years worth of lure collecting and culling of baits in that bag and I hope at least whoever has it now truly needs it more than me. Thanks guys and always watch your stuff! "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
willyfish Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 That place should have cameras set up, they have enough business come through there. In the end the only way its going to stop is if you empty the boat every night. I feel for ya Vernon it sucks.
Members ALLSTAR1 Posted October 23, 2014 Members Posted October 23, 2014 homeowners insurance? Boat insurance? Can't hurt to check
vernon Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 homeowners insurance? Boat insurance? Can't hurt to checkYeah gonna check. Have plenty of both but have a rather large accident/injury settlement still pending from a couple of years ago and will likely get cancelled. Need to ask what the possible consequences might be. You know the deal - insurance is only good when you're not using/needing it. Thanks though. "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
Members theduerf Posted October 23, 2014 Members Posted October 23, 2014 Man that sucks. I stay at Gobblers Mountain and they installed cameras last year but I still take as much as I can back to the cabin. Thank you for the heads up.
vernon Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 Man that sucks. I stay at Gobblers Mountain and they installed cameras last year but I still take as much as I can back to the cabin. Thank you for the heads up.Kimberling has signage stating they have video surveillance cameras on site but in reality do not. Not sure it would matter anyway. These guys know what they're doing. Must be a very rewarding way to live ones life. If you're dumb enuff to buy it I'm smart snuff to steal it. Bout ready to sell it all off and just play golf and fish farm ponds at home like the good ol days. Tired of funding the drug habits of others. Love this place dearly and have been coming down 4-6 times per year since the 70's. Yeah I'm old too. Have gone from having butterflies for weeks before each trip to having a bad stomach from stress and anxiety worrying about my possessions. "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
fishinwrench Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Maybe this is a sign that it's time to simplify things. Being a past tornado victim I know how it feels to loose ALL my gear, boats, rods, EVERYTHING.... not just the lures. When it came time to start rebuilding my fishing stuff I decided 3/4 of the stuff I had was unnecessary, and actually caused more anxiety than it did complacency. I am happier and more confident now with my fishing than I ever was before. Sometimes a "total system reset" is just what a guy needs.
willyfish Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Vernon if you stop fishing on the lake because of this then those a-holes will have taken more than your tackle bag. Don't let this episode take that from you.
Quillback Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Sorry to hear about your loss. I hate thieves. If it happened to me, I would not let it stop me from fishing, but I understand how you feel right now.
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