Stolen special mate box
Paschml
Posted 4/2/2014 8:24 PM (#703985)
Subject: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 19


This past Sunday my large crank bait box was stolen out of my boat at a gas station at the I 70 and Indiana 59 exit, I looked at the box right before I went inside but did not check it when I came out, wow what a shock when I got to bass lake and found it missing. My big justencase box was still there so I had my casting lures to use for the day but was to bummed to enjoy the day, I had never fished bass lake before so I had no idea about the structure in the lake and would not have needed that box due to all the timber in there. We only raised one fish all day partly because how upset I was , bad way to start the season. Stopped at the station on the way back and was told the camera was not pointed in the area I parked,so no help there. I'm not wanting to get into a big discussion about right now it is what it is,if I could get central Indiana muskie fisherman to keep an eye out for someone tring to sell these baits that would be great. Most lures in the box were either early season st clair bait or late season for lotw, luckily my vintage lokes and the mx6 had moved out and started a new box. The short list is as follows-
5 smoker shads
5 10" nil masters
1 10"jointed slammer
4 waxwings
3 6.5 custom x
2 8"donato's
7 8"bucher
5 10" jakes
6 10"grandma
4 rapala super shads
3 8"wileys
4 8"kickin minnows
3 shallow invaders
4 5" tuff shad
4 8"ziggie's
If you see these baits or the box for sale anywhere please let me know, thanks Mark

Edited by Paschml 4/2/2014 9:58 PM



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mastical
Posted 4/2/2014 8:36 PM (#703988 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 568


Location: Lake St Clair
Sucks bad. Hope you get em back.
bigbite
Posted 4/2/2014 10:46 PM (#704012 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: RE: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 1348


Location: Pewaukee, WI
I too am sorry for your loss. I hope the culprits experience some bad mojo for doing such a thing. Keep an eye open on E-bay. Chances are though that these guys are not fishermen, but rather someone who wants to turn a quick buck.

Edited by bigbite 4/2/2014 10:50 PM
LarryJones
Posted 4/2/2014 11:05 PM (#704017 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 1247


Location: On the Niagara River in Buffalo, NY
I sure know how you feel, I had 20 St.Croix Rods taken from my boat at a Walmart parking lot two years ago and still not a trace , most were New Legend Tournament Musky Rods with my name on them!
Sidejack
Posted 4/2/2014 11:11 PM (#704018 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 1082


Location: Aurora
Give the pawn shops near and far a heads up.
ShutUpNFish
Posted 4/3/2014 7:29 AM (#704042 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 1202


Location: Money, PA
Thats why my boat is always covered up unless I'm in it fishing! I have WAY too much value in there between electronics, baits, rods/reels, rod holders, etc....

Hope you get your stuff back!

Edited by ShutUpNFish 4/3/2014 7:30 AM
woodieb8
Posted 4/3/2014 8:20 AM (#704047 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 1530


sucks. it happens everywhere. we do custom painting. when we get a call on thefts we keep our eyes out for those things. watch the pawn shops as stated. normally its substance abuse driven.. sad
jakejusa
Posted 4/3/2014 9:50 AM (#704069 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: RE: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 994


Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan!
Check the pawn shops in the area. Most of the time stolen tackle boxes are kids and they try to unload for cash fast. We always have one guy stay with the rig if one has to go inside and then switch off. If I am alone I pay at the pump. I hope you get your tackle back.
douglaswood34
Posted 4/3/2014 12:01 PM (#704123 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 63


Respect.... So maddening nobody has it for other people's stuff any more. Sorry to hear this and hope you get it back. If nothing else, Karma will have to pay them back, hopefully 10 fold......
Contender
Posted 4/3/2014 12:32 PM (#704126 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 360


Location: Algonac, MI
Thats a bummer for sure. I painted the 2nd and 4th Nils in your picture, for the Nils distributor.

Will keep an eye out.

Check craigslist in your area too.

Edited by Contender 4/3/2014 12:33 PM
ToothTamer
Posted 4/3/2014 1:12 PM (#704135 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 310


Location: Lake St.Clair
Sickens me when this happens. I hope these peices of scum get what they deserve.
MuskyKarma
Posted 4/3/2014 6:58 PM (#704248 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: RE: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 162


Location: Metro, MN
That sucks and nothing peees me off more than these sad disgraces of humans. If I ever caught somebody stealing anything out of my boat I guarantee that would be the last thing they ever did on this earth
Paschml
Posted 4/3/2014 8:55 PM (#704284 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: RE: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 19


Thanks for all the advice and the support, I'm sending emails and faxes to the pawn shops in central Indiana and watching Craigslist , hopefully they show up soon. Wow contender I'm a big fan of your work can't wait to buy some new nils, let me know what other baits you are painting.
Cody
Posted 4/6/2014 9:01 AM (#704828 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 358


Sorry to hear that. Its a shame people don't have better ethics or probally upbringing !
muskiewhored
Posted 4/8/2014 9:10 PM (#705518 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Location: Oswego, IL
Ill keep an eye out on the web for you too, that sucks

Edited by muskiewhored 4/8/2014 9:11 PM
jonnysled
Posted 4/9/2014 7:22 AM (#705556 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 13688


Location: minocqua, wi.
not to disrespect the possibility your box was stolen but you'd be surprised how high a heavy box can jump when trailering a boat. i had a full sized plano box filled to capacity come from the bottom of a deep v boat to the deck and almost out of the boat while driving the 501. thankfully i saw it in the rearview mirror and was able to pull over and stow it.

don't drive around with boxes in your boat and think they won't find their way out of it on their own.
Paschml
Posted 4/9/2014 9:12 AM (#705593 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box




Posts: 19


It was under the leaning post of a center console strapped with a bungee cord and the playmate cooler was still in place. I filled out a police report Friday that way pawn shops will be looking for case # when items come in.
jonnysled
Posted 4/9/2014 12:09 PM (#705634 - in reply to #703985)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 13688


Location: minocqua, wi.
that blows! … i'd hate being in a place that you can't feel safe going in to use a bathroom with your boat out being targeted. hope you are able to recover your stuff.
ShutUpNFish
Posted 4/9/2014 12:56 PM (#705645 - in reply to #705634)
Subject: Re: Stolen special mate box





Posts: 1202


Location: Money, PA
jonnysled - 4/9/2014 12:09 PM

that blows! … i'd hate being in a place that you can't feel safe going in to use a bathroom with your boat out being targeted. hope you are able to recover your stuff.


Ummmm Thats just about everywhere....As I always say..."There are ignorant, conniving idiots in every facet of life."