If they ever caught the theives that hit Bridgebay?
If they ever caught the theives that hit Bridgebay?
Rest in Peace Buddy Poche - Bayou Bullet.
I will miss you my dear friend.
Where is Bridgebay by chance? I have a tx on Toledo Bend and I want to make sure that isnt where I will be going. I think we are launching at San Miguel
Thanks
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Brandon the theives are hitting all over up there. Don't leave anything valuable in your boat.
Bridgebay is right before Pendleton bridge, on the left. It really doesn't matter where you stay, there have been incidents in a few different places. Take all of your stuff out of your boat and/or leave everything in and hide behind a tree with a gun. Don't miss!
I didn't hear of anyone being caught, but I also didn't hear of anyone getting hit during the LOBI. Maybe they've shut down for a while.
Alan
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At the TOBI registration table they were reminding everyone about the recent stealing going on. I haven't heard anything about anyone being caught as of yet.
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Thanks guys. let me know if you hear anything. Oh and when they catch them feel free to exact some Southern justice on them.
Rest in Peace Buddy Poche - Bayou Bullet.
I will miss you my dear friend.
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Hello, anglers. By hook or crook? My opening subject this week is not one I am excited to address but the current situation makes it necessary. Simply put, thieves are after your fishing tackle! Tackle and boat accessories (depth finders/electronics) theft is occurring on a regular basis all around the lake. There have been several incidents in the mid lake area and one which involved 20 boats the night before a big bass tournament.
Others have taken place on the south end of the lake. I do not have any stats from law enforcement agencies but my info comes from very reliable, on the scene, sources. A prime example was last week, in broad daylight, thieves stole two depth finders and some tackle from one of my customer's boats which had been left at a very public ramp while we were out fishing. In the same general area several weeks ago, law enforcement did catch two criminals while in the process of breaking into a lakefront house. Officials were able to find and search thieves house and recovered a lot of stolen property taken from prior break-ins. It is very important to report all incidents and give description of stolen goods.
The citizens in these areas are aware of what is happening and have helped law enforcement to try to get this under control. However, anglers traveling to the lake need to know to take precautions. For the most part, these crooks are taking the easy pickings. As a whole, anglers are an honest, trustworthy lot and often leave rods/reels on the boat deck as well as leaving electronics on the boat when not in use. However, we might need to use more caution and secure all of our gear.
My Skeeter 21 i Class has an i-Force Locks/DMS Security System which I had never activated until this week. It has an alarm system with locks on 6 different storage areas. I have had the same system on my last three i-Class boats and had not felt a need to use it....until now. It is easy to activate/de-activate and only requires a 4 digit code to be entered on the control pad. Anglers are also encouraged to be on the look out for suspicious behavior around boat launches. Hopefully, with law enforcement efforts and the help from local citizens, we will be able to get this under control.
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