Sorry to hear you lost your fishing gear. I know how frustrating it is.

I hope you did report the theft to the local police. Chances are that you won't get your gear back, but if the police do recover it, and you don't report it then you will definitely not get it back (and the bad guys won't go to jail.........no reporting victim = no crime).

You might want to check local pawn shops. Sometimes your stuff will end up there. Pawn shop owners are also alot more cooperative if you have a police case number in hand.

Last but not least, either hide your valuables in your vehicle or don't keep any in there. And most importantly, lock up your car.

I say all this as a cop myself, who loves to fish. Hope that helps, and I hope the guys who did this to you get caught.

John Kruse