La Jolla rip off -Warning - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cabojohn · 04-01-2007, 10:41 PM

I knew better too.

This is NOT an April fools joke, I got my vehicle broken into and my wallet stolen on 3/31.
Like a dummy, I left my wallet locked inside my Toyota Tacoma while I was fishing. I left my wallet inside the covered consol. What's strange is that only my wallet was taken and no other personal items? The phuckstick who did this chit, must have used a slim jim cuz there was no forced entry. I was parked on the street infront of the big parking lot.

Like I said, I knew better! It is what it is.
Don't be the next victim.

John

madscientist · 04-01-2007, 11:10 PM

Serious bummer. What time were you fishing? I've always worried that we are very vunerable to any thief that is paying attention. Watch a guy launch at 5:30am, know you have a good 4-5 hours at least before he's back.

aguachico · 04-02-2007, 06:51 AM

Sorry to hear that. I'll have to change the way I do things in LJ.

I used to leave my rods on the yak while I get my truck. Not anymore.

ronbo613 · 04-02-2007, 07:17 AM

This is a problem surfers, and now kayakers, have had to deal with for years.
When I go kayaking, I take only my fishing and drivers license, along with a credit card, in a drybag that goes below deck on the kayak. The truck ignition key goes around my neck on a string. My kayak cart is locked in the camper shell of my truck with a cable lock.
Having surfed and kayaked for years in SoCal, I've learned to not to leave anything in the truck or camper while I'm out. My truck has no stickers and I use a club, even in my driveway. If I'm in a really sketchy spot, I have a burglar alarm, but those don't do much.
Bummer you got ripped off, takes a little more fun out of that ocean lifestyle we all enjoy. It could have been worse; the thief could have busted out your window or done other damage to your truck. Toyota pickups are unbelievably easy to break into(I know because I have one).
Or even worse; my surfing buddy used to pin his truck key to a towel and leave it on the beach while we were surfing(at 6AM on a weekday). When we got out he picked up his towel and went up to our trucks, his 4Runner was gone.

Iceman · 04-02-2007, 08:37 AM

John, thanks for the warning, it might save someone else some grief. I get sloppy with this, thinking out of sight is good enough, you just proved that wrong.

GREYAK · 04-02-2007, 11:11 AM

WallyWorld has clear hard waterproof plastic boxes for 8 bucks. I put my wallet,keys, camera and cell phone in one and store it below.

Dan · 04-02-2007, 11:09 AM

That sucks. Little known fact that pretty much every Toyota and Nissan Truck can be opened with about 10% of all car keys.....Ever since steamroll reported his rip off, I'm dry bagging everything of value.

04-01-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	La Jolla rip off -Warning I knew better too. This is NOT an April fools joke, I got my vehicle broken into and my wallet stolen on 3/31. Like a dummy, I left my wallet locked inside my Toyota Tacoma while I was fishing. I left my wallet inside the covered consol. What's strange is that only my wallet was taken and no other personal items? The phuckstick who did this chit, must have used a slim jim cuz there was no forced entry. I was parked on the street infront of the big parking lot. Like I said, I knew better! It is what it is. Don't be the next victim. John

04-01-2007, 11:10 PM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Serious bummer. What time were you fishing? I've always worried that we are very vunerable to any thief that is paying attention. Watch a guy launch at 5:30am, know you have a good 4-5 hours at least before he's back. __________________

04-02-2007, 07:17 AM	#4
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	This is a problem surfers, and now kayakers, have had to deal with for years. When I go kayaking, I take only my fishing and drivers license, along with a credit card, in a drybag that goes below deck on the kayak. The truck ignition key goes around my neck on a string. My kayak cart is locked in the camper shell of my truck with a cable lock. Having surfed and kayaked for years in SoCal, I've learned to not to leave anything in the truck or camper while I'm out. My truck has no stickers and I use a club, even in my driveway. If I'm in a really sketchy spot, I have a burglar alarm, but those don't do much. Bummer you got ripped off, takes a little more fun out of that ocean lifestyle we all enjoy. It could have been worse; the thief could have busted out your window or done other damage to your truck. Toyota pickups are unbelievably easy to break into(I know because I have one). Or even worse; my surfing buddy used to pin his truck key to a towel and leave it on the beach while we were surfing(at 6AM on a weekday). When we got out he picked up his towel and went up to our trucks, his 4Runner was gone. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

04-02-2007, 08:37 AM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	John, thanks for the warning, it might save someone else some grief. I get sloppy with this, thinking out of sight is good enough, you just proved that wrong. __________________

04-02-2007, 06:51 AM	#3
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Sorry to hear that. I'll have to change the way I do things in LJ. I used to leave my rods on the yak while I get my truck. Not anymore.

04-02-2007, 11:11 AM	#6
GREYAK Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 26	WallyWorld has clear hard waterproof plastic boxes for 8 bucks. I put my wallet,keys, camera and cell phone in one and store it below.

04-02-2007, 11:09 AM	#7
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	That sucks. Little known fact that pretty much every Toyota and Nissan Truck can be opened with about 10% of all car keys.....Ever since steamroll reported his rip off, I'm dry bagging everything of value.