LJ Sunday - Thieves among us!!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kailolo · 10-05-2011, 05:37 PM

I'm guessing he wanted the Mirage drive for his own grey hobie, since I am certain he was paddling not peddling when we launched that morning and when I saw him later on the water.

Would not be surprised if he had stolen that grey hobie as well!! Possibly a previous owner had taken the mirage drive in hand to a street-parked car/truck, while leaving the grey hobie on the beach--ripe for a fast load n' road! So then our thief needed a mirage drive to complete his illegal set-up!

roby · 10-05-2011, 05:48 PM

BASTARDS!!!

Sorry to hear about this. I hope things work out....

da22y · 10-05-2011, 06:05 PM

I will now cart wheel my kayak , and claw lock my truck tire, chained and lock my steering wheel to the seat from now on.

Nothing is safe these days.....

-scallywag- · 10-05-2011, 06:07 PM

Thanks everyone!!
Just do me a favor and if you see this guy, let the the police do their job (

). I'm pissed too, but don't put your life, liberty or family at risk by doing something illegal...as fun and justified as it may sound, it's not worth it!

UPDATE:
Thanks to everyone on this site I was able to print out the still images, the similar truck photo, eyewitness contact info, exc....I also went thru an hr or two of not so exciting fishing video (forgot how many fish I farm) and found a good shot of my peddle sn#'s, thank god for HD video!!

I'm meeting with a detective tomorrow to hand over all the info WE"VE collected....also included the reciept for the replacement pedals showing that they are indeed worth over $500.

roadx · 10-05-2011, 06:54 PM

sorry to hear about all the inconvenience this has caused you.

i feel so vulnerable leaving the yak because most of the time i fish alone.

so,,, if i happen to ask you to keep an eye on my yak while im gone it's greatly appreciated. this thread has me feeling a little better that there are people watching.

dsafety · 10-06-2011, 06:35 AM

Scally, if you have homeowner's or renter's insurance, you should submit a claim. This kind of loss is usually covered by those policies.

Bob

10-06-2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

Scally, if you have homeowner's or renter's insurance, you should submit a claim. This kind of loss is usually covered by those policies.

Bob

Only valuable personal property MIGHT cover it. 99% of the time, renters insurance will only cover theft if you are WITHIN arms length of the item that was stolen, leaving it in the open, unattended or unsecured will usually be in the clause.

For example, if my kayak gets stolen off the roof of my car, it will be covered if it was locked down, however if it wasn't, it wont be covered.

deepdvr · 10-06-2011, 07:03 AM

Typical deductible on a homeowner's/renter's policy is at least $500. Don't burn your claim unless it is a whopper. Now maybe if your garage got burglarized and you lost your $3k golf clubs, your PA and your REVO plus all of your rods/reels, tools and your ABBA vinyl collection....then I say go ahead and make that claim.

Sorry to hear about that sh*t Scally.

Deamon · 10-06-2011, 07:40 AM

Definitely keep us updated. Knowing our system...it won't be a felony...I hope they nail him.

mbaha · 10-14-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

Thanks everyone!!
Just do me a favor and if you see this guy, let the the police do their job (

). I'm pissed too, but don't put your life, liberty or family at risk by doing something illegal...as fun and justified as it may sound, it's not worth it!

UPDATE:
Thanks to everyone on this site I was able to print out the still images, the similar truck photo, eyewitness contact info, exc....I also went thru an hr or two of not so exciting fishing video (forgot how many fish I farm) and found a good shot of my peddle sn#'s, thank god for HD video!!

I'm meeting with a detective tomorrow to hand over all the info WE"VE collected....also included the reciept for the replacement pedals showing that they are indeed worth over $500.

updates?

-scallywag- · 10-18-2011, 01:12 PM

It appears this post, this site and mainly its members applied enough pressure in the right direction to start a chain of events that ended this afternoon with an apology and the return of my peddles.

I don't really know what else to say except that its much easier to make mistakes, than to come out and take responsibility for them.

Don't forget to focus your anger in the right direction and email your thoughts to the D'bags on the DFG commission http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=11695

THANKS

467echo · 10-18-2011, 01:29 PM

glad to hear you got your s*** back! BWE ROCKS!!!

Did they pay you for the extra mirage drive you bought?

mazilla · 10-18-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

It appears this post, this site and mainly its members applied enough pressure in the right direction to start a chain of events that ended this afternoon with an apology and the return of my peddles.

I don't really know what else to say except that its much easier to make mistakes, than to come out and take responsibility for them.

Don't forget to focus your anger in the right direction and email your thoughts to the D'bags on the DFG commission http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=11695

THANKS

You should update your original post....and a few more details please as to how exactly it panned out, you owe the folks here more details!!

wiredantz · 10-18-2011, 02:41 PM

I was still looking for the criminal..

silverbullet · 10-18-2011, 02:49 PM

SWEET! Takes more balls to man up than to run/hide... good for him.

(still agree that a beating would tattoo the lesson in a little better)

Glad to hear you got back the drive. BWE -->

ful-rac · 10-18-2011, 03:42 PM

Glad to hear you got your stuff back !

T-Rex · 10-18-2011, 03:46 PM

Stoked you got your peddles back!

swinginFish · 10-18-2011, 03:48 PM

Appreciate diverting attention to larger issues, and don't need to know the who/what/when of the evident "fessing up". Would, however, welcome clarification, i.e., did the culprit him/herself come forward in contrition and, if so, did this site/blog alone cause the pressure that brought him/her forward, or was a chat with John Law also influencial?

IMHO, if the person who took your drive had enough integrity to come forward and apologize to you directly, that is quite admirable, as is your effort to tamp down the flames and get on with things. While seemingly rare, "happy endings" of this sort are truly worth celebrating.

WTG!

Avery

mtnbykr2 · 10-18-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinginFish

Appreciate diverting attention to larger issues, and don't need to know the who/what/when of the evident "fessing up". Would, however, welcome clarification, i.e., did the culprit him/herself come forward in contrition and, if so, did this site/blog alone cause the pressure that brought him/her forward, or was a chat with John Law also influencial?

IMHO, if the person who took your drive had enough integrity to come forward and apologize to you directly, that is quite admirable, as is your effort to tamp down the flames and get on with things. While seemingly rare, "happy endings" of this sort are truly worth celebrating.

WTG!

Avery

x2...in a world with not that many "happy endings" this one is grand

undrH2Ohntr · 10-18-2011, 04:05 PM

Glad to hear you got your stuff back.

10-05-2011, 06:05 PM	#3
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Counter measure... I will now cart wheel my kayak , and claw lock my truck tire, chained and lock my steering wheel to the seat from now on. Nothing is safe these days.....

10-05-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Thanks everyone!! Just do me a favor and if you see this guy, let the the police do their job (). I'm pissed too, but don't put your life, liberty or family at risk by doing something illegal...as fun and justified as it may sound, it's not worth it! UPDATE: Thanks to everyone on this site I was able to print out the still images, the similar truck photo, eyewitness contact info, exc....I also went thru an hr or two of not so exciting fishing video (forgot how many fish I farm) and found a good shot of my peddle sn#'s, thank god for HD video!! I'm meeting with a detective tomorrow to hand over all the info WE"VE collected....also included the reciept for the replacement pedals showing that they are indeed worth over $500.

10-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	sorry to hear about all the inconvenience this has caused you. i feel so vulnerable leaving the yak because most of the time i fish alone. so,,, if i happen to ask you to keep an eye on my yak while im gone it's greatly appreciated. this thread has me feeling a little better that there are people watching. __________________

10-18-2011, 01:12 PM	#11
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	happy endings!! It appears this post, this site and mainly its members applied enough pressure in the right direction to start a chain of events that ended this afternoon with an apology and the return of my peddles. I don't really know what else to say except that its much easier to make mistakes, than to come out and take responsibility for them. Don't forget to focus your anger in the right direction and email your thoughts to the D'bags on the DFG commission http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=11695 THANKS

10-18-2011, 01:29 PM	#12
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	glad to hear you got your s*** back! BWE ROCKS!!! Did they pay you for the extra mirage drive you bought? __________________ they are getting bigger....

10-05-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	I'm guessing he wanted the Mirage drive for his own grey hobie, since I am certain he was paddling not peddling when we launched that morning and when I saw him later on the water. Would not be surprised if he had stolen that grey hobie as well!! Possibly a previous owner had taken the mirage drive in hand to a street-parked car/truck, while leaving the grey hobie on the beach--ripe for a fast load n' road! So then our thief needed a mirage drive to complete his illegal set-up!

10-05-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	BASTARDS!!! Sorry to hear about this. I hope things work out....

10-06-2011, 06:35 AM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Scally, if you have homeowner's or renter's insurance, you should submit a claim. This kind of loss is usually covered by those policies. Bob

10-06-2011, 07:03 AM	#8
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Typical deductible on a homeowner's/renter's policy is at least $500. Don't burn your claim unless it is a whopper. Now maybe if your garage got burglarized and you lost your $3k golf clubs, your PA and your REVO plus all of your rods/reels, tools and your ABBA vinyl collection....then I say go ahead and make that claim. Sorry to hear about that sh*t Scally.

10-06-2011, 07:40 AM	#9
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Definitely keep us updated. Knowing our system...it won't be a felony...I hope they nail him.

10-18-2011, 02:41 PM	#14
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I was still looking for the criminal.. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-18-2011, 02:49 PM	#15
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	SWEET! Takes more balls to man up than to run/hide... good for him. (still agree that a beating would tattoo the lesson in a little better) Glad to hear you got back the drive. BWE --> __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

10-18-2011, 03:42 PM	#16
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Glad to hear you got your stuff back !

10-18-2011, 03:46 PM	#17
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Stoked you got your peddles back!

10-18-2011, 03:48 PM	#18
swinginFish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 173	Happy Endings Appreciate diverting attention to larger issues, and don't need to know the who/what/when of the evident "fessing up". Would, however, welcome clarification, i.e., did the culprit him/herself come forward in contrition and, if so, did this site/blog alone cause the pressure that brought him/her forward, or was a chat with John Law also influencial? IMHO, if the person who took your drive had enough integrity to come forward and apologize to you directly, that is quite admirable, as is your effort to tamp down the flames and get on with things. While seemingly rare, "happy endings" of this sort are truly worth celebrating. WTG! Avery

10-18-2011, 04:05 PM	#20
undrH2Ohntr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Glad to hear you got your stuff back.