Drummer Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 So yesterday we're anchored on the bar just north of Boca Grande, fly fishing for tarpon or anything else. A school of jacks cruises by. We unclip, chase the fish, and land a couple. When we came back, maybe 20 minutes later, the anchor and buoy are gone. I see an ugly green boat with three guys in it idling away from the area, so I fly up and ask, "Hey, have you guys seen my anchor and buoy?" Response from one of the kids in the boat was, "Yes, we have it right here." They gave it back, but the boat captain was upset about us leaving a buoy where it could damage his engine, so he removed it to protect other boaters. We gave him a brief and polite lesson on how fly fishermen unclip their anchors to chase fish. He just harrumphed and idled his green boat with a Yamaha 150 4-stroke away. What ever happened to respecting the property of others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Welcome to the new way of thinking. That guy know exactly what that buoy and anchor were all about. Thanks for running them down and confronting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Sounds like you need to leave a note on the anchor ball. "Be right back, in the process of catching fish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, hurricane said: Sounds like you need to leave a note on the anchor ball. "Be right back, in the process of catching fish" exactly, on my anchor ball, I have my boats name, Fin-Addict and "BE RIGHT BACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 That is just their excuse cause they got caught. Never caught a thief that didn't attempt to explain why they did what they did. Jotting down that hull # and/or sharing description and what happened with Lee S.O. deputies (239) 477-1000 that are based on the island in Boca Grande would be very helpful to them as well as they have had an uptick in marine related thefts on and around the island from what I have read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 29 minutes ago, triplec said: That is just their excuse cause they got caught. Never caught a thief that didn't attempt to explain why they did what they did. Jotting down that hull # and/or sharing description and what happened with Lee S.O. deputies (239) 477-1000 that are based on the island in Boca Grande would be very helpful to them as well as they have had an uptick in marine related thefts on and around the island from what I have read. I should have done that, dang it. At the time I just wanted my stuff and a clean exit. I generally do not react well when people steal from me and am thankful both parties separated unscathed. Well, his ego is probably a bit bruised. Sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Haven't had that happen yet, but we commonly unclip on Tarpon, Tripletail, big Jacks, etc......... BUT: In South Georgia we carry guns............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 If properly labeled with info and contact # I would think it becomes a legal mooring. Just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 3 hours ago, smilemaker said: If properly labeled with info and contact # I would think it becomes a legal mooring. Just a guess sorry to say, I don't think so. think a legal mooring has to be permitted and numbered or the such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasparilla Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I have seen that same boat (or at least a match of that description) trolling up and down the canals on LGI late at night - not fishing. I'll usually stand in the dark and watch them. We bought motion lights to deter them a little and put a motion alarm on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Guys someone with first hand knowledge who has seen this boat or a similar one needs to please make a call to either the Lee Sheriff's Office or Charlotte SO depending on where these canals are. If not but to make them aware of it. I assure you anything you have will be helpful to their mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 is the boat a dark green hull with white cap bay/flat boat style. three guys, late 20's, capt. about 6', med. stocky build and grungy looking. if so they buzzed around my boat 3x in bulls bay few months ago. very nasty when I confronted them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 This is a newer-style boat (not sure about the proper name, but the lines flow down near the transom) with a newer Yamaha F150. Captain is 50s overweight and balding, from above the Mason Dixon line, according to his accent. Two early-20s kids, short hair, tattoos. Does not sound like the same crew to me, Fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 thanks drummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Guys, Hate to say it, it was an item left, in open waters.....I understand the logic of not picking it up, but the reality is, it's something that is not guarded or identified. I know big fish can take you more than a mile or so away or even a few hundred yards and you are well away from the bouy to show claim... I would definitely identify the bouy with a simple large tag, that states ,property of xxxxxx, xyz boat, chasing a fish...be back soon. It's just part of the deal - things in the water....are free game to others.... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon Terry Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 As an aside, some bastard stole my trailer light red covers in Key Largo last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I could not find any regulations for permitting a mooring in Fla. There are some regulations for specific areas under local jurisdiction but for a transient mooring there is no clear rules. Federal regs deal with channels and navigation but if it is properly labeled it should hold as legal. Any maritime lawyers here care to shed a good legal opinion. Charleston is filled with private moorings and the city has had to go through a lot of work to get the Ashley River channel moved so it can expand the city marina. This has involved forcing people to move long standing moorings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastMidnite Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Had my setup stolen in tavernier on Memorial Day weekend. Hooked up,came back twenty minutes later and no buoy,rope or chain. Was kinda pissed but at least I got two fish to the boat so kinda balanced the feelings out. Worst thing was I had stainless chain that wasn't cheap,now I just use galvanized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 On 7/24/2016 at 4:06 PM, Tarpon Terry said: As an aside, some bastard stole my trailer light red covers in Key Largo last week. The lens covers? who the hell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 3 hours ago, jason p said: The lens covers? who the hell... as in the red lens over the tail lights ? wow........... that's bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdsnook Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 There are scum bags everywhere...and they are breeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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