Pepper spray is awesome....I have one of those ugly billy's that I keep in my truck. Maybe I'll become closer with that on night trips. I'd hate to think you have to start carrying anything more substantial. One thing with OC is when you spray it even if your upwind your going to get some blow back. So if you buy some I would suggest spraying it and seeing what it is like so you don't become disabled and a bigger target for anyone coming after you after you spray them. I have had it sprayed on me and been involved in it being sprayed numerous times and it can really get to you. Don't rub you eyes.... ever, even if no ones around to help you just put up with the pain. Boy thinking about leptar misfortune gives real cause for concern.
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
Leptar, sorry to hear about this BS you had to go through. There are alot of dangers out there for those of us who like to jump around on the rocks at night but dealing with little punks shouldn't be one of them. None of us should have to worry about that. I'm a local high school teacher and know teachers from a bunch of schools. I'll ask them to keep their ears open. If these kids are high schoolers then chances are this story will be all over the school quick. These kind of kids like to brag about cowardly stuff like that so hopefully something surfaces. There is nothing I would enjoy more than getting these little punks busted. It's kids like that which give all young kids a bad rap.
Leptar, sorry to hear of your hear of your rough outing. I hope your eye gets better soon... It could have been alot worse. I am sure fishing will not be the same with you for a while.
Wow that sucks. Makes you think twice about going fishing alone. This is a long shot for catchin the bastards, but try Myspace, search for the high school and just start looking at profiles. My friend got his lacrosse stuff stolen and that's how they caught the kid. You may want to get a few buddies and go to the spot and just steak it out for a few weekends and see if there's any other activity, and this time arm yourself, just in case then call the cops if you see anything happening.
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.