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Found Gear, Not Stolen, PLEASE READ.

Tuesday Morning at Charlestown Breachway around 9:00 AM

Myself and buddy fished the beach from 5am to 730am. Upon returning from the beach I noticed some rods and blue container, near the jetty. We both looked at the gear, a VS 200 gold reel # 958, Lamiglas Ron Arra 10ft custom rod made by Dons Rods in CT with the name ************* on it, Shimao reel and airwave 9ft rod, green plug bag, 3 plano boxes filled with custom plugs by goo goo man and others, blue bin with clothes, cell phone (which is dead) tried turning it on for contact info.

We waited until 9am and debated what to do. It was decided that I take the gear and post online and use the internet to return it to rightful owner ************** , who’s name was on the rod.

There was old food near the gear and some bottled water, no signs of the owner.

I worked all day and upon returning home I found numerous post online claiming I stole the gear and that the owner was gone for only 10 minutes. I would never steal this gear from a fellow surfcaster. I’ve had my windows busted and gear stolen twice while fishing do to break ins and would not wish that on anyone.

What’s better to have the gear grabbed by an honest fisherman who plans on returning or leaving it there for who knows who to grab it and sell it?

And yes that is my truck that the witness saw, 2005 tan f150, yellow sticker on the tailgate, the truck and myself are very recognizable so even if was going to take it, everyone would know who I am. I have nothing to hide I did what I felt was the right thing and grabbed the gear so it would be safe. I am an honest person and anyone who knows me will tell you that.

ALL THE GEAR IS IN MY POSSESION, NOTHING HAS BEEN TOUCHED OR CHANGED, IT IS AND ALWAYS WAS MY INTENSION OF RETURNING THE GEAR.