wongrs Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 well, went down to flytyer's place to pick up my flies and then headed down to fish creek park. then to southland and then to glenmore. got out of the car, put on the waders, boots, vest and pack and go to grab my rod and ... yep, left it at home. so, just curious as to how many people leave their fishing gear in their cars 24x7 throughout the summer and how many have had their stuff ripped off. my stuff isn't expensive but just a huge PITA to replace it all so i haul it into my apt every time i get back. so, how many keep their gear in the vehicles 24x7 and how many people have been jacked? does it depend on rural vs urban dwellings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'd say your ok if you leave it all in the trunk..out of sight out of mind..I use to live in the city and left my stuff in the backseat of my truck all the time in the back alley..never an incident.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castuserraticus Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 No - My old Pathfinder was broken into twice in the past couple of years just for parking change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Always. Never know when you might drive over a sexy creek, right? That's why I have a locking tonneau cover on my truck, and a good rod and reel case is of course essential. Haven't taken it out during the summer since I drove an hour to a pond and forgot my vest with all my tackle. Cussed like a drunken sailor, but at least I hadn't put on my waders and boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Drive a truck in the oil and gas industry so i allways have my gear. You get off at noon somedays down days other. We are all over Alberta and BC so there is allways a good spot to fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanMcLean Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have had all my gear in my truck since April 1st. And I never lock it. Got to love rural Alberta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I keep my gear in the car rigged and ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 my vest smells too funky to keep in the vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 usually do, but seeing as two bikes of mine have been stolen in the last month, im thinking twice about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythagoras Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Two basic rules...never leave your gear in the car and never get involved in a land war in Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Two basic rules...never leave your gear in the car and never get involved in a land war in Asia. Is that a "Princess Bride" reference? Inconceivable!! (Love that movie, BTW!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueNorther Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Never leave anything in my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I leave most of my gear in the trunk. I keep a 4 piece in there. If I want to use a 2 piece I just bring it, as it doesn't fit away out of site. I don't keep my waders and boot in there though, and forgot to bring them on the last trip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuseby Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Gear's in the car almost year round. Take out between trips whn the weather's freezing so that the boots aren't frost damaged. Never a break in so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't normally leave my stuff in my vehicle. I like to pack up for every trip as my needs are different for equipment depending on the area I fish. Large rivers, small streams or lakes. The one time I left my stuff in my van (on a business trip to Edmonton) it was broken into. Lost waders a couple of fly boxes and a precious bamboo fly rod. Be quite a while before I can scratch up enough shekels for a replacement, even a blank. My stuff was covered with an old blanket on the floor of my van. You're better off not leaving the stuff in. There is much less respect for people and property now. More care must be taken. Just pack up and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Here's my rule for everything: if you can't afford to replace it, don't leave it where it can be taken. We live in a city of over a million people. It isn't the Calgary of 10 years ago. Even for the convenience, I sure wouldn't pack my gear around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Never. I don't leave any thing stealable in my truck, hell i dont even lock my doors half the time. However I do wish someone would break in and burn my truck down so i can get a new one. I hate leases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 My gear stinks so bad there is know way I can leave it in my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thats not your gear that stinks. Its driving your mom around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipestoneflyguy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I leave everything in the boot room - constantly switching between spey, one handed, shore, hiking, pontoon and belly boat set-up. hiking/shore kit goes with me everytime I leave town. Be careful what you leave in your car at trailheads - alot of break-ins lately - especially at overnight spots such as Ohara and Skoki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximum Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 My gear stinks so bad there is know way I can leave it in my car Amen to that, I used to drive a hatch back and if I left wet gear in the car even for a few hours my eyes would be watering the next time I had to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipestoneflyguy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Truck with a topper (and opening windows) has been one of my best purchases ever - Even moreso with the dog when she is wet and dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I never leave my gear in my vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfreak Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I left my gear in my SUV and it got broken into. However, they only stole my CD's and (non-polarized) sunglasses, so I was still able to fish. They didn't realize the rod in the case was worth more than everything else in the car combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thats not your gear that stinks. Its driving your mom around. Look what happened last time I took your Mom out. I hope I can get the dents out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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