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[BatesBCheatin]

Originally Posted by Mike P

The maggots who live in the low income apartment complex across the street. You'll see them sitting on the steps of that closed Italian market on the corner of Adams St and Sandwich Rd, all decked out in their best New Beffa gangstah garb.

That was the place I was thinking of as soon as I read this.

Originally Posted by Mike P

Earlier this year, one guy I know had a punk open the front door of his truck--while he was laying across the seat sleeping. The would-be thief got the surprise of his life. He ran to his car--a black Dodge Neon with a half-moon spoiler on the rear deck--and the fisherman chased him down the road. The roads were wet and he had to break off his chase--pick-ups don't corner as well on wet roads as wanna-be sports cars.

I remember that well, but never heard what (if anything) became of that. There was a rash of steeling going on at that time. Are you saying that those were the same scumbags as in this latest case?

[FishermanTim]

It may be time for a little "canal justice". I'm not advocating vigilantyism, just making sure that any scumbags that will willing assault ANYONE are made to pay for their actions. Maybe police involvement, maybe a "stake-out" where an "unsuspecting" fisherman draws these social cockroaches out from the safety of their (possibly) subsidized "roach motels", and are treated to the same considerations they give their victims. In any case, if something isn't done to stop these assaults, they will only escalate in frequency as well as severity.

I hope the kid will see justice done, and that he will not be deterred from enjoying one of life's greatest pasttimes.

[BigFish]

They would have to pry my fishing rod from my cold, dead hands! I would be forced to kick the crap out of them because my temper just might flare up!!!

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by BigFish

They would have to pry my fishing rod from my cold, dead hands! I would be forced to kick the crap out of them because my temper just might flare up!!!

I knew i liked fishing with you for a reason. You big psychotic galoot.
Sucks being small and on the canal at nite and now old too. God I am easy prey for those touch holes. I got to get some pepper spray for the tackle bag.

[Circlehook]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I knew i liked fishing with you for a reason. You big psychotic galoot.
Sucks being small and on the canal at nite and now old too. God I am easy prey for those touch holes. I got to get some pepper spray for the tackle bag.

I don't think anyone in their right mind would approach Bigfish with a fight on their mind.

Professor, I hear you, I am 5'6" 175lbs and I fish alone also. I might have to sharpen the butt end of my rod..

[Rockport24]

yeah if someone approached Larry, they would have to be pretty high to think they were going ot get anywhere!
so true though, a surfcaster is the last person they should be messing with, like Joe said, they are in for a rude awakening one of these days, I just hope the poor surfcaster can prove self-defense!

[magpie]

I would say picking on surfcasters would be a mistake. Most guys are carrying fillet knives...plus some of us are packing as well.
Like someone said, karma is a b*tch and what goes around comes around.

Be careful and if possible fish within view of other anglers.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Rockport24

yeah if someone approached Larry, they would have to be pretty high to think they were going ot get anywhere!
so true though, a surfcaster is the last person they should be messing with, like Joe said, they are in for a rude awakening one of these days, I just hope the poor surfcaster can prove self-defense!

Self defense is presumed when it's 5 against 1.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I knew i liked fishing with you for a reason. You big psychotic galoot.
Sucks being small and on the canal at nite and now old too. God I am easy prey for those touch holes. I got to get some pepper spray for the tackle bag.

Part of the equation here is the victim being 15, Paul. Lots of these punks are too chicken%$%$%$%$ to take on an adult. Plus, they don't want your smelly knee boots and ratty sweatshirt--they're looking to roll kids of their Nikes and fresh threads.

You don't need pepper spray, either. Crank up a 5 oz jig to about a foot from the tip of your 10' rod, and play "batter up!!!" when they get, oh, say, 11' away from you.

[Joe]

Should not be too hard to catch them. They keep rolling fishermen they're going to get shot sooner than later. No doubt there are some packed surfcasters who will go there with the hope of raising a different kind of fish. Talk about a risky demographic to pick for victims - not too bright.