Thanks for the heads up, guys. I fish the Skykomish system quite a bit so I appreciate the info. Over the last few years I have made a habit of NOT leaving any fishing gear or other valuables in my car if it is not in my immediate sight. I had an expensive cd player jacked from my driveway in all of about 60 seconds so be aware that even if you are close to your car things can happen fast. I have a new truck now with stock stereo and all the rods and reels, backpacks, etc. go with me. [Bleeeeep!], I even had a guy try to lift rods out of my boat at the Dutch Cup in Sultan once. Right in plain sight too. He claimed that he was "just looking" in my boat, my friend Big Dave and I gave him a lesson in the finer points of look but don't touch.

I hate having to worry about bringing extra gear when I'm bankin' it for fear of getting ripped off if I leave anything behind.

I would love to dish out a well-deserved ass beating to any criminal caught in the act. I am not a vigilante or anything but car prowlers are right up there with the Taliban in my book.

[ 11-24-2001: Message edited by: Kid Sauk ]