Someone broke into my boat last night!!! 2025
Willzx225 reply :
Someone took a crowbar and broke open everyone of my storage boxes. They took everything that I had with the exception of hooks, weights, and shakey heads! I guess with the poor economy this will probably become a more common thing. Anyone else having this happen in their area?
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Jimzee reply :
I feel real bad for people when this happens. I absolutely hate thieves. I hope you catch the culprit and break everyone of their fingers with a hammer. To me that would be justice.
5bass reply :
Thieves are everywhere, I'm sorry to hear they stopped by your house......makes me want to go unload my boat right now.
Hammer 4 reply :
X 2..keep an eye on ebay, and craigslist, as some of your stuff may wind up there...Dam thieves. >
QuoteI feel real bad for people when this happens. I absolutely hate thieves. I hope you catch the culprit and break everyone of their fingers with a hammer. To me that would be justice.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
I'm sorry for your loss man. I too hate thieves! My friend recently got his Nitro broken into as well. They took all his tackle and even his two deck seats. Keep your head up and keep on fishing bro!!!!
dmac14 reply :
Wow that sucks :-[, I would be devastated. Looks like I will be keeping most of my stuff inside.
TrippyJai reply :
Take the extra effort and keep your stuff inside, I wouldn't know where to begin if I had to replace my arsenal again. Sorry to hear...
Long Mike reply :
Sorry to hear about your loss. That's why I installed an alarm system on my boat. All in, it cost me about fifty bucks. Open a hatch, the alarm goes off; bump the boat, the alarm goes off; move the boat, the alarm goes off.
I now sleep very well at night.
TN basstracker reply :
Happened to most everybody in our club 2 years ago in September on the Arkansas River. We were having a two-day tourney there and we all stayed at the same motel. We had like 12-14 boats and when we got up the next morning to launch, about half had all the compartments pried open and all tackle and rods stolen. Never went back.
firefightn15 reply :
Man, that's just wrong. >
Dan: reply :
Sometimes I think about leaving my gear in the car. There probably wouldn't be a problem if I did, but I just can't imagine the feeling of discovering all of it gone so I always take it out. I don't have nearly the amount of stuff that you guys store in your boat, so it's easier for me I guess.
nickb reply :
I just can't believe that. The community of fishermen seems to be an honest one. It sucks that someone has to make us look bad like that. I do keep my rods in my toolbox in the back of my truck locked up.
sammy1 reply :
happens alot in vegas during the us open and other finals tournaments. my dad built a system of using four eye bolts and screwed them into opposite sides of the boat. two for the front and two for the back. then he took a fairly thick piece of aluminum from work and cut two slits in it to slip over the bolts and then he just masterlocks the bar shut. really tough for someone to break into that.
the drawing is not great but its the general idea.
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MALTESE FALCON reply :
Sorry to hear of your bad luck. It happened to me many years ago. It's bad enough that they steal your equipment, but then they destroy your boat also.
IT SUCKS!!
Now you have to deal with your insurance company. Sometimes that's as big a problem as the theft itself.
Good luck,
Falcon
smallie.huntin reply :
Thats awful! Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Like someone said, keep an eye on craigslist and ebay. The idiot who stole it may try and get rid of it for a bag of drugs or something.
Pitchinkid reply :
i had 2 reels stolen once out of the back of my truck. Funny thing is that they took the time to take my reels off of my rods. Kind of ticked me off. Apparently my rods wasnt good enougth for him. But my size 14 old smelly generic Wal Mart work boots were right up his alley.He also took my wifes steering wheel cover(leopard print), seat covers(leopard print), and her air freshners..
Willzx225 reply :
Thanks for all of the kind responses. This is why I live on this website!
ProCrafter reply :
Sorry to hear about the theft...My whole boat was stolen in 2005 and was found in a field 3 wks later all the gear, electronics were gone...they couldnt get the motor off and the trolling motor bolts stripped so $3500.00 and 5 months of wrangling with the insurance and re-stocking baits to get back going again....3 other boats in the neighborhood were stolen but they were burned or butchered. The PoPo belive it was meth-heads getting items to guick sell to produce they're drugs. >
riverfisher reply :
That TOTALLY sucks sorry to hear about that!!
Bass Dude reply :
This is just for my sanity---do you think a Loc-R-Bar could've prevented them from getting in?? I'm curious because I just had one installed, thinking it would prevent this or at least make them go to someone else's boat that doesn't have one.
Sorry that happened to you. I would be in mourning if my stuff was stolen!! :'( :'( :'(
Triton21 reply :
QuoteThis is just for my sanity---do you think a Loc-R-Bar could've prevented them from getting in?? I'm curious because I just had one installed, thinking it would prevent this or at least make them go to someone else's boat that doesn't have one.Sorry that happened to you. I would be in mourning if my stuff was stolen!! :'( :'( :'(
I also have a Locker bar. I think it might slow the thief down but not stop them if they wanted your stuff.
R@ngerman195vs reply :
QuoteSorry to hear about your loss. That's why I installed an alarm system on my boat. All in, it cost me about fifty bucks. Open a hatch, the alarm goes off; bump the boat, the alarm goes off; move the boat, the alarm goes off.I now sleep very well at night.
Please elaborate on this Long Mike! Sounds like a project we could all benefit from using your experience. What type of alarm did you use? Thanks!
fishfordollars reply :
It is rampant down in this area. Locker bars are of no help. They just cut the side of the cap on one end or use the bow strap off the trailer to pull it loose and they are in. Does a ton of damage to the boat.
Why would anyone leave their tackle in the boat. Takes just a few minutes to unload. It's a fact of life now that if you value your stuff you better keep it inside and out of harms way. Sad but that's the way it is now.
My boat sits in my driveway and it is unloaded before the trailer is unhooked. I've been hit and it is no fun. If they get mine now one of us is a dead man.
Redhed reply :
does boat insurance cover the the loss of the rods and such?
stratos201 reply :
Sorry to hear about your theft. I had all my equipment stolen several years ago and had some hand made lures that a friend of mine who had passed away made for me(sucks cause they were not replaceable). Try just to get a list of everything you can with replacement cost for your insurance co. I know you cant replace everything but it does help move things along faster. Good luck hope everything goes ok. I now take everything out of my boat (even though it is a hassel) but not as much of a hassel as trying to replace everything.
SMfisher reply :
sorry to hear about the loss of your fishing equipment. hope you recover every single item.
Btech reply :
Wow guess they arent Real Anglers - Would be spending their time on the lake not jacking stuff from another.
Bass Dude reply :
Quotedoes boat insurance cover the the loss of the rods and such?
It should, but if it doesn't you should be able to claim it on your home owners or renters insurance.
slonezp reply :
Sorry to hear. Happened to me once in an affluent tourist area. I was fortunate they only got about 50.00 worth of soft plastics i forgot to take out of the boat.
Quotedoes boat insurance cover the the loss of the rods and such?
Check your policy I have extra coverage for items that are inside the boat
SnowBass23 reply :
Quotedoes boat insurance cover the the loss of the rods and such?
My progressive policy doesn't unless you specifically add it. Even then, there has to be signs of forced entry into the lockers and there is a $500 deductible.
done reply :
Dude that royally sucks. That is why I empty mine when I am done, course I am paranoid and it does not help with the damage they did to your boat.
Hopefully Char/Meck PD get a hold of them and rip 'em a new one. Out of curiosity, was there anything unique about your stuff? I can keep an eye out when I am on Wylie for anything that would stand out.
bassmaster3000 reply :
That just makes me sick... > :'(
Willzx225 reply :
That is a good idea about the homeowners. I am going to check that today. I did have insurance for my personal belongings in the boat but not nearly enough. It will help get me a few rods after it is all said and done. Better than nothing though.
M STARR- I had a few of the KVD Cranking rods (7'4") and the most unique rod was a 6'10" Quantum Tour KVD spinnerbait rod that you can only buy from Quantum's website right now. It looks just like the cranking rods but much smaller diameter blank since it is not composite. Also if you see anyone that has Shimano Crucials or an old V-Rod or rods that look to be darker than normal that might be mine since they survived my other boat fire. As far as lures, I had a bunch of custom crankbaits (Zooms, Gulp, etc.) that were all shallow diving.
I will now be unloading my boat after each trip (as much of a pain in the 
that it is). The worst part about it is loosing baits that haven't been made in years or the new versions are definitely not as good as the old ones.
fishfordollars reply :
My homeowners covers mine but I had to add an endorsement.
Catt reply :
I've designed a lok-r-bar system for several friends & three have said someone tried to bend/break it and one even had the wench strap still attached.
Material: CRES (Corrosion Resistant Steel),
Plates 4 ea: Thickness: .125 x Height: 3.00 x Length: 4.50. 1 ea. Plate installed on the inside and 1 ea. on the outside.
Each plate has 4 ea. holes allowing the installation of 0.1875 (3/16) fastener (counter sunk). A 1.25 diameter holes allowing for the rod insertion.
Rods 2 ea: 1.25 extruded bar, length is determined by the beam of the boat (gunnel to gunnel) plus 3.00 on each side.
Rod #1: one end of the rod is machined down to 1.00 diameter (+/- 0.00).
Rod #2: one end is drilled to a 1.00 inside diameter (+.003/-0.00).
Hole drilled through both rods for a padlock installation; I suggested they use the lock used on your trailer tongue, I can't remember the name but it's next to impossible to cut.
basspro96 reply :
And now let this be a lesson to all of us....The lesson is.......Now we have a reason to tell our wives why we are moving her china room out. And moving in the bass cave.
WV Bass reply :
A few bits of advice from a Prosecuting Attorney:
1. File a police report. Your insurance company will require you to do this and if you don't have insurance it's still a good idea. It may keep you from being a victim a second, third, and fourth time. Criminals like to target people they think are easy or they can get away with robbing.
2. If your jurisdiction has a Crime Victim's Advocate get in touch with this person ASAP. The Victim's Advocate will keep you informed if the police catch the person(s); ensure you are consulted prior to any plea deals; let you know about important court dates; and may help find a way to reimburse you for your loss.
3. If your state has a Victim's Compensation Fund (like West Virginia) you can apply to the Victim's Compensation Fund and request that the Fund reimburse you for your loss. This doesn't cost you anything except a little time to fill out the paperwork. If you have insurance then the Fund may reimburse you the cost of your deductable and pay for any loss or damage not covered by your insurance policy. Again this is a public service and free. In West Virginia you simply have to be a victim of a crime, file a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency, and pledge to cooperate in the prosecution of the criminals if they are caught.
4. Most crimes are committed by someone you know or someone who knows you, such as a neighbor down the street that you may have never met but has kept an eye on you long enough to learn your daily routine.
5. Check local pawn shops, garage sales, and classified ads. You may find your fishing equipment.
Based on my personal experience, these types of crimes are difficult for police officers to solve unless either someone saw the thief in the act or you stolen property turns up someplace. Even if your property turns up you will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the particular tackle box or fishing pole is yours. I hope you saved any identifying information such as serial numbers or your name was engraved on your equipment.
In any case I wish you luck.
sammy1 reply :
if our boat has a locker bar it could deter a thief. they wont want to spend time scrweing around with trying to cut it and will just try and move on to something else. i said aluminum in my firts post and meant to say steel. the eye bolts my dad used are real thick so it would be real difficult to cut. taking your tackle out would be the best solution but it ca be such a pain to unload 10 boxes and 15 rods everytime.
Jig Thrower reply :
i would not be happy if i ever found who did it i would get my ugly stik out
BassnMan Mike reply :
I always remove all my tackle and leave my compartments unlocked so they wont get damaged when fishing tournaments. Even though I dont have to I also remove my batteries and charge them in the hotel room when on the road. I also remove my trolling motor. I've seen too many people ripped off and I know if I ever caught someone stealing my stuff I would end up in jail.
Nothing smokes my shorts more than someone thinking they have the right to take something I worked for. I HATE THIEFS!!!
hawgchaser reply :
Man that ticks me off! My boat was stolen and half sunk last year, They stole all my tackle and 11 rods. Like you said, one of the worst parts is to have those older lures stolen.
Best of luck...
islandbass reply :
Man, that is terrible. I hope whoever did it gets caught and that your insurance will help you. :'(
phillylargemouth reply :
That happened to me last year. One night out of every other night i forgot to take the batteries out and they got stolen.
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