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    I was walking by my fishing vehicle today when I noticed a slight bulge in the drivers side door that I didn't recall seeing earlier this week. When I looked closer there was a gouge in the plastic trim and when I opened the door there were scratch marks on the interior paint that lined with the outside. It became clear that someone had tried to pop the door by jamming a screwdriver in the gap and pulling. Since I never have this vehicle locked at home (it's a 99 Expedition and maybe someone will do me a favor and take it) but always lock it at the launches this is where it had to happen. Naming which launch I think it happened at serves no purpose since this can happen at any launch, but it's a stark reminder to never leave anything of value in your vehicle (by request my best guess is it was St. Inigoes, but I fished at four different launches this week in St. Mary's). In my case it would have been a Plano box of hard baits that would cost over $100 to replace (not counting the fine CD collection gathering dust in the back).

    I know this is redundant from what you already know but unfortunately it is a reality these days and can happen to any of us.
    Last edited by Big Mike; 10-16-2015, 07:28 PM.
    Mike
    Pro Angler 14 "The Grand Wazoo"

  • #2
    Itching to hear where you think it happened?

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    • #3
      I fished at 4 different launches this week so a definitive answer is hard. My best guess is it was St. Inigoes. A couple of us recall a pickup truck that had pulled into the lot but parked in front of our vehicles. It stayed about 20 minutes and then left.
      Mike
      Pro Angler 14 "The Grand Wazoo"

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      • #4
        It more liklely to happen at a launch where someone has already attempted it. The information would be very helpful and can at least offer others a chance to maybe see something or keep a wary eye. Please let us know.

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        • #5
          ........ Naming the launch does serve a purpose ......... It alerts us and the police to keep a look out ........ My guess would be the the 1 just across the Key bridge ....... I think it's ft Armstead or the 1 by harbor hospital ....... Both have a rep for problems

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          • #6
            This is the reason I don't "advertise" that I am a fisherman. No stickers on my truck. I hide my rod tubes under my seat and never leave any of my gear in plain sight. It is hard not to be advertising when I have my kayak carrier hanging out of my hitch but I try to minimize what can be seen. I like Loomis stickers just as much as the next guy but mine are in my door jams. I think I kind of look cool when I open my doors and you see all of my cool stickers but I probably just look like an ass.
            Tarpon 120, no electronics, no pedals.
            Tarpon 100, the karma boat.

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            • #7
              I've never had any issues at armistead or harbor hospital and have launched at both several times early and late in the day
              Ryan
              Blue 2016 Hobie Outback
              Chesapeake Bay Kayak Anglers, Inc

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              • #8
                Big Mike: Not fear mongering but maybe there is a bad apple targeting St. Inigoes that someone reported. Last week as I was unloading my yak a police car pulled into the parking lot. He stayed for a few minutes and left. Maybe he was taking a break or doing a routine patrol. Hard to say. But nice of him to swing in and check things out. Sadly I'm sure it has happened. Glad you didn't lose anything.
                Last edited by WOOD YAK; 10-17-2015, 11:52 PM.
                WOOD DUCK 12

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                • #9
                  Same
                  Originally posted by Shady View Post
                  I've never had any issues at armistead or harbor hospital and have launched at both several times early and late in the day
                  Tarpon 120, no electronics, no pedals.
                  Tarpon 100, the karma boat.

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