Theft on the Pier?

I've been fishing the pier off & on for years and have not had a problem with theft.

Other than I had a nasty squall line steal my favorite hat, but I am not sure that counts.....

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Originally Posted by rodbuilderESM

They took my whole tackle box!!! I had 2 pliers, 3 knifes, all the bungy cords I had tied to the handle of my cart, and a bucket stolen last year, one teenager I'd never met tryed to get one of my rods but that didn't work out in his favor. I tell u we had some major white trash almost take residence on the Fairhope pier last year.

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EMS , I was out there last Oct. and the entire end had been taken over by a very unsavory crew . No one wanted to even venture out there because of the (TRASH ) I certainly would not drive over there with my wife to fish with that kind of activity on the pier.

I have seen things on the Panama city pier a few years back, you can tell sometimes who to watch....I had my cobia rod leaning on the rail straight across from me while sitting on the cooler eating a sandwich and drinking some water....three guys(south of the border) were looking at it and heard one say there is one if you want it take it....I was ready but I think they realized it might have been mine....no way they were sight seeing ....they were looking for something to take and I got up and followed them off when they moved on....that is the pier where I decided maybe a carry gun is needed if there after dark....some of the locals strongly suggested it....but heck after all day, I am done no way do I need anymore then that....time for food, shower,take care of the fish and get to bed, for the next day....I hate a thief and watch some people whether my stuff or not....I try and be very observant