Gear not stolen, FOUND at Charlestown B-way

[chefchris401]

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.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

Found Gear, Not Stolen, PLEASE READ.

Good, then the gear can back to the owner - thanks for clarifying

[chefchris401]

Does anyone have a way to contact him???

[ilovetwofish]

Just for the record I know Chris and belong to the same fishing club as him, he would never steal anybodys fishing gear.Chris seen some gear left by itself and didn't want it to be stolen so did the right thing by taking it with him and then posting it up on the net as soon as possible.Hopefully there are no hard feelings for what he thought was the right thing.He still has the stuff untouched, so if anybody has any contact info please let him know asap.I'm sure the owner is dying to get his things back.

[Islander77]

Chris top notch I to had my truck broke into last year and lost soe stuff.. Glad to know someone honest grabbed it to return it to the owner.. I think sometimes people jump to quick myself included.. Earlier this year a guy went into the drink down the hill left without his gear due to bein shaken up and was trashed on another site for it.. If you contact Ctown police Im sure they will help you contact owner..

[chefchris401]

The plans is to contact the charlestown police, the thing that worries me is the fact that no one has heard from the guy.

Any ideas if hes ok?

[cow tamer]

Chris had posted it earlier on another linked website looking for the rightful owner. Had he not stepped in and helped a stranger, chances are it would have been gone with the next passerby.
Honorable.

[chefchris401]

Just got off the phone with the Charlestown Police.


The officer knew of the gear and the situation was very relieved that I called it in. They are going to give him my contact information once he is released.

[FishNH]

Hope he is alright but who would leave their gear just sitting there and go away for even 10 minutes?
Its a good thing that an honest person picked up the stuff instead of someone that might not have tried to return it.

Good job!!!!