Ron Arra with a VS found at Napatree - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Headhunter · 08-10-2009, 06:29 AM

Yesterday late afternoon a friend that runs a local bait shop called and asked if I knew any one that ran a gold bailed VS on a Ron Arra which was found at Napatree point along with a frogskin top and a plug bag. Didn't really ring a bell with me but I told him to tell the authorities to track the serial # of the VS and it would most likly bring them to the owner. My wife called me this am on her way to work and said they found the guy, he was ok and had left the area after being hit by a wave? I think he was a novice to napatree and couldnt handel the nats this time of year, they can get so bad thet if you had to look for your gear that you put down they could actually drive you back to the parking lot if your not dressed prorerly. Not to assume but a "gold " "bailed" VS could lead me to believe he was a novice? I hope that statment dosent offend anyone it is not ment to. If you need to dunk a reel and are new to fishing the bailed VS would be a good choice. Gold on the other hand wouldnt be my finish of choice.

Bocephus · 08-10-2009, 09:04 AM

just out of curiosity, what color reel should a novice own that will enable him or her to catch more fish? sorry, its monday and it had to be done

stcroixman · 08-10-2009, 10:32 AM

That sounds like a lot of $$$$$$$$$ for a "novice" to spend on a setup. BTW, I don't own a VS and don't plan on ever spending $800 on a reel.

Rockport24 · 08-10-2009, 10:54 AM

dude must have either been scared chitless or just really rich to leave that kind of equipment behind

Swimmer · 08-10-2009, 11:20 AM

Unless he was being chased by a crazed gunman I can think of no reason to leave that gear there.

Joe · 08-10-2009, 11:25 AM

There was a report on NBC 10 last night of someone who was knocked into the water at Watch Hill Light but then turned up later ok. Westerly Police should know who he was - it was reported that he left gear on the rocks. It did not say he was at Napatree, but those early reports are often inaccurate. Maybe he had a moment of clarity and decided to quit while he was ahead.

The Iceman 6 · 08-10-2009, 11:36 AM

Regardless, hope this guy is alright and he gets his gear back

shadow · 08-10-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe

There was a report on NBC 10 last night of someone who was knocked into the water at Watch Hill Light but then turned up later ok. Westerly Police should know who he was - it was reported that he left gear on the rocks. It did not say he was at Napatree, but those early reports are often inaccurate. Maybe he had a moment of clarity and decided to quit while he was ahead.

It was reported today on the news that he was at naps I did not know what kind of gear he had but if Bob is right that is alot of money to leave behind because of getting hit by a wave,I would almost bet this guy was on the beach and not the rocks.I could not imagen any one leaving that type of gear behind for any reason other then needing both hands to drag catch back to car!HAHA!

Redsoxticket · 08-10-2009, 12:41 PM

We will eventually find out what what transpired.
He probably gave up his search for his misplaced gear. If he was using a light to foind his gear , the bugs will be attraced to the light source. It is so thick that your literally chocking and breating bugs along with being bite.
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Headhunter · 08-10-2009, 03:41 PM

Redsox you are correct about the bugs. This time of year you cannot fish the naps with out being completly covered, gloves and a head net is mandatory. If he had 2 rods with him left his gear on the rocks, got hit by a wave on top of being bitten to death he might have opted to leave the equipment and come back in the morning. The bugs are bad out there once they are on you if you dont have a head net you can't breath with out breathing them in. I personally like all black when I am fishing at night , my reel included. If you are going to dunk your reel on a consistsnt basis, deep wading/wetsuiting, a vs is a nice pc of equipment to have.

Headhunter · 08-10-2009, 03:46 PM

Well the gear was found in shallow water, so he probably got knocked down at a higher tide and couldn't find the gear. He was from Tolland Ct and found safe and sound at home. The article is in tonights Westerly Sun. I bet they found him by the serial # on the VS

JohnnyD · 08-10-2009, 04:55 PM

I bet he appreciates getting his $1000 investment back.

Some people just shouldn't be allowed to fish alone at night. It's dangerous enough if you have a clue.

WoodyCT · 08-10-2009, 04:59 PM

No wading belt and no dry top.

Nebe · 08-10-2009, 05:17 PM

Too boot the coast guard sent a chopper from woods hole to look around for a body- what a waste of money

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mag minnow · 08-10-2009, 05:20 PM

I hoping on a good BST deal on an Arra and VS setup soon...

WoodyCT · 08-10-2009, 08:18 PM

The search and rescue people gathered everything up in hopes of finding ID, thus he will get it back.

And I hope they charge him for at least part of the cost of sending all the machinery and people to look for him.

He must have really been in a bad state of mind to leave all that behind and get home without even telling anyone it was there, much less consider that people finding his belongings would assume the worst and call in authorities.

Thumper · 08-10-2009, 08:51 PM

remember kids don't drink/do drugs while fishing. you will find yourself falling in the water and then completely forgetting you had a $1k+ setup with you. to bad it wasn't at the light house i would of had my self a nice new rod and reel

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Raven · 08-11-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bocephus

just out of curiosity, what color reel should a novice own that will enable him or her to catch more fish? sorry, its monday and it had to be done

white

stupidjet · 08-11-2009, 09:40 AM

i like how you guys assume a novice b/c he used a bailed vs...

JohnR · 08-11-2009, 10:04 AM

I don't think it is the end of the world. Fortunately the guy is OK.

But like mentioned in this thread, what do you do when you're the guy that finds all the gear - fear for the worst and call the CG, eh?

RIROCKHOUND · 08-11-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

I don't think it is the end of the world. Fortunately the guy is OK.

But like mentioned in this thread, what do you do when you're the guy that finds all the gear - fear for the worst and call the CG, eh?

Thats what we (JoeP and I) did when we found the kayak upturned at the River...
actually I stopped at NPD and let them decide what to do...

bloocrab · 08-11-2009, 10:55 AM

Gotta be a lot more to this than we'll ever know.

When I play it back in my head, (my idea of how it may have happened)....it just don't make sense.

Dudes' GOTTA have a lot of coin or something psycho going on in his head.

For $1,000.....how long would you stay on a gnat infested beach?

Not only leave your rod, but leave your plugbag and frogskin top? HUH??

I'm thinking he was on an Acid trip, ......got out there started fishing....then when he really started tripping, he thought the gnats were blood-s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g vampires coming to kill him.......he stripped down and ran for the hills.....they also found clothes scattered along the beach...

Back Beach · 08-11-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stupidjet

i like how you guys assume a novice b/c he used a bailed vs...

Actually anyone who uses any type of VS, bailed or not, is a novice.

Glad the guy is ok.

rphud · 08-11-2009, 11:07 AM

Yes, there is some serious money in Tolland. Wall to wall McMansions for the most part.

piemma · 08-11-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Actually anyone who uses any type of VS, bailed or not, is a novice.

Glad the guy is ok.

And I think we can safely say the same about those who use a Newell

On top of that, What *(*^& is he doing at the Naps at the beginning of August. That's late November water, man.

Back Beach · 08-11-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by piemma

And I think we can safely say the same about those who use a Newell

Jesus, it took long enough for someone to respond to a VS bash. Guys must be losing it here. Either that or they're all buying Saltigas....

piemma · 08-11-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Jesus, it took long enough for someone to respond to a VS bash. Guys must be losing it here. Either that or they're all buying Saltigas....

Hey Mikey,I just got a set of 2006 Big Bertha Irons. Headed out right now.

I don't fish anymore. Golf is all consuming.

Pete F. · 08-11-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bloocrab

I'm thinking he was on an Acid trip, ......got out there started fishing....then when he really started tripping, he thought the gnats were blood-s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g vampires coming to kill him.......he stripped down and ran for the hills.....they also found clothes scattered along the beach...

Voice of Experience?, Actually I don't think you have to be trippin to think that.

Just glad he's OK

ivanputski · 08-11-2009, 04:40 PM

a lot of "correct color/model/type peer pressure" going around... Geeeez... tough crowd... and you thought life would finally get easier when your acne cleared up and you graduated high school... its like showing up on the first day of school in spaldings instead of Nikes... the guy in spaldings is still gonna get laid if he plays his cards right.

Thumper · 08-11-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by piemma

And I think we can safely say the same about those who use a Newell

On top of that, What *(*^& is he doing at the Naps at the beginning of August. That's late November water, man.

not just late november water mr piemma