Man fishing in Springfield assaulted, robbed

[FishermanTim]

Nothing like a scumbag attack story to make you feel good about your fishing area no matter where it may be!
Sadly, had he not had his wallet, they would have probably beat him more out of frustration from their being complete failures.

I hate thinking this way, but with the increase in the amount of violent crimes against honest innocent victims, we need to take stronger action for our own protection.

Sure, there will always be the Martha Coakley "We don't advocate self-help" contingency who would hope and pray that they attacker will just "go away", and since our state has seen fit to cut most (if not all) police staffing across the state with many of those remaining not fit for a physical pursuit (let's be honest, you've seen many of them on tv during the high profile police cases), we may be forced to take action for our own protection.

All I can say is God help the person that decides to end his existence by attacking me! I have seen and heard enough so that I won't show much compassion or mercy to this "suicide" attacker!

I hope the victim in this case didn't lose more than a days' fishing.

It's a shame, a bloody shame!

[Jenn]

Hope he is or will be ok.

I dont cross the river...really. I have fished the apposing shore but even then I have either a calibered or burly friend with me. Or both.

[Liv2Fish]

Tough to carry either a wallet or .45 in a wetsuit but a smash in the teeth with my 60lb boga would feel nice to deliver to a scum bag mugger. Don't seem to have that issue much down here but you never know.

[nightfighter]

I would really have to question why anyone would attack a fisherman, who at the very least is armed with a 8 to 9 foot graphite or glass rod that could do some serious damage from a distance..... Then there is the fact that many or most carry a knife and/or other tools.

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I would really have to question why anyone would attack a fisherman, who at the very least is armed with a 8 to 9 foot graphite or glass rod that could do some serious damage from a distance..... Then there is the fact that many or most carry a knife and/or other tools.

2X!!!

[piemma]

I just got my Concealed Carry Permit and will be carrying from now on. I also just ordered a Glock 26, 9mm. Nice little hand gun and easily concealed in my breathables. Don't mess with an old Vet.

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I would really have to question why anyone would attack a fisherman, who at the very least is armed with a 8 to 9 foot graphite or glass rod that could do some serious damage from a distance..... Then there is the fact that many or most carry a knife and/or other tools.

I have my trusty gaff.... I dont use it on fish much any more but it makes a fine gender changer... I can turn a rooster into a hen real quick..

[Liv2Fish]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I would really have to question why anyone would attack a fisherman, who at the very least is armed with a 8 to 9 foot graphite or glass rod that could do some serious damage from a distance..... Then there is the fact that many or most carry a knife and/or other tools.

We're not dealing with the thinking type here...