NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD HAPPEN TO ME | Tackle Theft and How To Prevent It

Every angler's worst nightmare. Tackle theft. I always thought I was safe from it happening to me, for no other reason other than blissful ignorance. Then it happened... Hopefully this video will encourage you to make your kit safer!
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[@nuffinbutfishing]

Thank you all for the comments so far. It just goes to show how common tackle theft is which is sickening. Hopefully it has encouraged a few more of you to improve security. As mentioned in the video, for a lot of us, sheds are the only option so it is a case of doing what we can with what we have. 👌🏻

[@nuffinbutfishing]

Comments still blaming myself and generally giving me grief will be removed. This is intended to be a helpful video so negativity won't be and doesn't need to be tolerated on my channel. I address all of the negative points raised within the video so it also shows people are not fully watching but choosing to jump on the blame band wagon straight away. Cheers, Joe

[@alexbutt8637]

It happened to me last year still haven’t got al my gear back thousands spent now got a fraction of it

[@luke_angling]

@@nuffinbutfishing I am really sorry to hear this. Have you made a list of the things you know were stolen?. We could all share it on our pages. The angling community is normally a good place and people hate it when others have their things stolen. Nice fish at the end :)

[@nuffinbutfishing]

@luke_angling there is a post on my Instagram with full list of stolen kit. You'll see it on my page with big red text. Been up a month or 2 now and has been shared a lot which is great but unfortunately nothing recovered yet

[@davepeterclough1669]

It's the new generation of crack heads,thayll pinch anything and everything

[@user-kq9gq2xq2f]

This will get worse in the coming year as people struggle for money. Second hand fishing kit sells well on ebay etc.. Iv'e had van , house and garage broken into. I've had a motorcycle stolen. I feel your pain Joe.

[@tomschwer4294]

Little tip people nail carpet grip upside down on the top of the fence.. said theith comes along tries to pull them selves up on the fence they slice there fingers like ham not legal but necessary.

[@Skinteastwoodmd]

Then they can get you nicked it's a mental world mate

[@davidrussell7105]

Just a thought mate. Have you thought in investing in a 24hr access lock up? They are secure, with an on site security gaurd, CCTV, a fob to open the barriers, and keys to unlock your cubicle. I used one for a while and they are great. But they aren't cheap. However, because your fishing is your business, you can probably claim it's a legitimate business expense, and offset some of the cost against tax.

[@jasonbuchanan6794]

Sorry to here that you have had some bad luck . I keep mine in the Loft I built racks and shelves up there . But know how you feel . Good luck sorting it all out . We are all behind you . Best of luck to you both

[@paulellam6926]

Sorry to hear this, and can tell from your voice how it has affected you and yours. I cannot understand the mentality of people who would even think to say it was your fault, what planet do these people live on. No one should have to worry that they will be burgled, its your stuff and your land, no one has the right to take it, just because you are a face of the scene and on holiday does not mean it is your fault. I,m so glad you are highlighting this incident to people, I guess most of us watching will now think about our levels of security to protect our homes and property, myself included. My brother in law had his house ransacked 3 times in the same week whilst he was away on holiday, to the point they emptied stuff from his loft, and even layed out all his bank statements on his bed, precisely and neatly, maybe as final thing to scare him and his family and it affected them for a long time afterwards. I hope you and the family get past this, and again thanks for raising awareness.

[@albiewilliams6830]

I couldn't imagine what you went through like you said not just the kit being stolen but the not feeling safe thing I would ve devastated if it was to happen to me I mean my kit isn't expensive but it's taken me years to get it and it's mine and I wouldn't be able to afford to buy it all again hopefully the new measures you've put in place will prevent you from having to go through this again

[@danford9646]

Had mine stolen from a secure facility storage container. Thieves came in and within 20 minutes they accessed 31 storage containers in the complex. It is gutting and cost me a fortune, but sadly these things happen.

[@paulsayers5652]

Great video it happened to myself a few years ago and now I'm totally different about keeping my gear safe as possible

[@fishinthedream7868]

Sorry to hear that but you and your family is safe , And I hope you and your wife feel a lot safer now .😇🙏

[@matthewmullins6801]

Sorry to hear about your tackle mate, its really selfless to think of others and provide some great advice given as well. Its happened to me when i lived at home and my tackle was in the shed so youre story does strike a chord. Great video and im sure thst it wi help others prevent what has happened to you, cheers and well done on the capture, cracking fish 👍

[@aquaticcolledgefishing]

Best wishes Joe. Awful trauma for you and your family. Hopefully you don't have to go through it again, cracking carp too 👏

[@FRSHNMNTY]

Hope you get over the emotional aspects of it soon. Don’t let them stop you sharing / doing the things you love to do. All being well your videos lead you to riches that lead to a house with garage etc.

[@MRT.1977]

Great video and some really good security advice. 👍

[@TymsCarpTv]

Same happened to me years ago absolutely gutting Look at a company called Asgard sheds there police approved, not cheap but cheaper than replacing your tackle, that’s what I’ve used since my kit was robbed and same as you lights facing it and cameras and alarms Good to see you back 👍🏼

[@stevenmoses5807]

Keep mine in the house now. Air rifles in a secure cabinet in the kitchen floor...

[@LiberaNosAMalo]

Great video Joe. 👍🏼 It’s certainly got me looking at more ways to secure my tackle! 🔒 …And that was a lovely catch too! Newton Park is a nice place to fish. 🎣 Tight lines my friend.

[@pjlcarpexpeditions]

Hey mate. Absolutely top man for doing this video! Unfortunately there are some pricks out there! So glad you can still fish. Me and my Mrs are expecting in mid march mate and I cant want wait to get him out fishing

[@the72inc73]

Nightmare! Mine is in a brick built shed with a steel door and then in a locked steel cabinet and my seatbox is chained to the floor. Still have the fear with that security

[@josh8701]

So sad... but you've definitely prompted me to add security features to my shed I've just bought! I'll be doing the same!

[@Lardybloke1]

Another tip, fill any screw heads with metal filler or use allen bolts and hammer little ball bearings into the heads. to stop them being drilled out.

[@leemadden3able]

Had the same happen to me twice I was 14 yrs old at the time and my mum and dad and me lived in a ground floor flat my tackle wasn’t expensive brands like diawa or anything but Woolworths own brand but it took me ages to get it together and to have it stolen not once but twice was devastating not just because I had my tackle stolen but because there was some scummy twats in my mum and dads flat it took ages for us to feel safe again and at that time there wasn’t many if any insurance companies that insured fishing tackle. I’m now 62 yrs old but I can’t remember it as though it was yesterday. I hope you and your wife get over the feeling of having your property invaded by some thieving arseholes. All the best and congrats on the birth of your baby.👍👍👍👍👍🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@stephenc4480]

Sorry to hear that you had all of your tackle stolen iot must be sickening. One of the things that I do now apart from the hightened security etc. is to keep a full inventory, including makes and how much it costs to replace, of what I've got right down the the contents of my tackle box. its a pain to do but it is really helpfull whenyou have to go to you insurance company and detail whats gone. I've also marked all the expensive stuff with a product call "Datatag". Its normally used mainly for motorcycles but its veri easily hidden and easy to identify. The location of my Datatag marking is also listed on my inventory.

[@raywalpole9390]

Good information Joe. If you get your stuff for free or if you have worked your butt off to get it, it still hurts like mad if some scumbag nicks it. keep up the good work.

[@leosumner9317]

Hi Joe, I'm really sorry to hear about this. Like you said, it's the worst nightmare anyone can go through. It's a violation as well, like you said on an emotional and safety level. I hope they catch the scum bags! Take care Leo

[@samwatkinson4791]

Thank you for this video I will be spending some more money to make sure my garage is safe

[@SkeeterAdventures]

I had my entire kit stolen when I was about 15 and I was gutted. Sure insurance helped (kinda) but the worst part was watching being unable to fish while the local lake was fishing the best it had in many years. Thankfully I live in Canada now and theft is far less an issue than in the UK.

[@ashley83628]

You can get uv spray with personalised numbers to spray your kit, bikes or anything personal and expensive

[@johnmurphy1466]

Hope you both recovering ok from the ordeal? The audacity of these thieves to come back again in a short space! Had my shed broken into couple years back and had my gear lined up outside ready to take but they must of got startled at some point in the process and left them there! Although I was lucky I still felt angry and pissed off! I am able to find a bit of room in the house for the gear since. Great advice on the security 👌🎣

[@Pauljay65]

Sorry to hear wot happened mate not nice at all there’s a lot of people/scrum bags about always looking at taking advantage of opportunities and other peoples hard work for there gain Hope you n wife can eventually relax again in your own home good luck mate 🤞🏻

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

sorry to here about ur kit and what you went to though mate there are to many scumbags in the world content and some great advice to keep ur kit safe keep up the great content as a new sub this is great advice

[@nuffinbutfishing]

Thank you for subbing. 😁 much appreciated!

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

@@nuffinbutfishing any time pal keep up the good work

[@NickBeno-bz3ll]

Sadly there are some people amongst us that would steal anything, some would steal a wasps nest! The police may be able to help you if you can tell positively who has done it and provide precise evidence for them, also tell them where the thieves live and what time the they will be in, and also guarantee that the thieves won't turn confrontational.Then every consideration will be afforded to them, the thieves may be asked if any social factors influenced their actions, had they received enough affection and nutrition as a child and did they injure themselves in any way stealing your gear, which could have implications for you. You will get a crime number so you can claim on insurance and the insurance will offer you a fraction of what your gear is worth. Painful but true.

[@keepcalmandboxon]

Great video ❤

[@user-ye4jl1ze8x]

I lost my kit in November never thought they could get over 7ft fence had 3 locks on the shed doors used bolt croppers. The police weren’t bothered really can’t afford to replace my Harrison rods and Diawa reels absolutely gutted

[@trentsteele1986]

I lucky to live in safe sea side town in Cornwall. But I still do keep gear in the shed

[@oldgreg1]

My neighbour as a kid wired up 4 air horns to his garage that had his prized XR3I and fishing kit in it! Got woken up at 2am once to the horns blaring out but they disturbed the thieves and everyone in the whole estate!!!!

[@marcdalton8488]

Hi mate first of sorry for your loss 😢I understand 100% HOW you feel had house break in just before Xmas was only out for about an hour and half came back in doors all open things chucked all over the place fishing tackle nicked, clothes, bit of savings for bills and all that and a lot more nicked I have to say this even if I don't want to, but if someone wants something they will find a way in not nice I know but it's true mate ,do hope that one day the 💩 gets caught for all us.we all save hard for everything in life and yes it bloody well hurts when it happens to us all the best anyway ps just had to have my say cheèrs

[@Robs.Outdoors]

Wtf.. people blaming you.saying it'd ur fault for puttin on utube and stuff.. get a grip.. sorry to hear that gutted for you..takes a lifetime to get all the kit u use and got confidence nit to mention sentimental value

[@gavinbryant9699]

As someone that knows about locks that one on the pic you showed is a piece of shite you can open them with a bit of tin can. You need a lock that is bolt cutter proof also a light inside your house that has an outdoor pir sensor so it comes on when with the flood lights. Trust me it works

[@r6stu]

Had my shed broken into a few years ago. Didnt even realise until I went to find some tools and were gone. They also took my pike box as well with floats. 6months later realised they also stole my Nippers mini moto, when I went to get it out for him! Also had my Motorcycle stolen last summer, all caught on CCTV, kids posting on TikTok with it, but the police were not interested. Lucky got it back after 2 days!

[@Beesa10]

It isn't practical for every angler particularly with priorities like raising a family, but if you can keep your tackle indoors (even if it's only some more valuable items like your bite alarms or reels) in a spare bedroom, basement or loft space that can help. Unfortunately garden shed's, garages, lean to's etc tend to be less secure places and as pointed out, no place can be 100% secure.

[@thecowboycarper]

WELCOME TO BRITAIN 🇬🇧 1. Make sure you light up your garden really well, so the thief doesnt trip over and hurt themselves as that makes YOU liable. 2. Make sure you pack away any paddling pools and ponds and swimming pools are fenced off, so the thief doesnt drown, as that make YOU liable. 3. Train your security Dog not to bite, just incase they hurt the thief during a robbery, as this makes YOU liable. 4. Please secure your roof on all your buildings, just incase the thief falls through and hurts themselves, YOU will be liable. 5. Dont secure your doors too great, just incase the thief strains themselves while trying to force the door, as this makes YOU liable.

[@nuffinbutfishing]

You have to laugh or else you'd cry 😩

[@thecowboycarper]

@@nuffinbutfishing nothing more comical than the justice system, for sure 😂

[@pauldarby7322]

Really feel for you and ur misses, especially with new born on the way at the time!!

[@herb2078]

Sorry to hear mate. Used to fish 3 times a month on minimum 24 hour sessions all my free time basically, all my gear got stolen and haven’t had the heart to get back into it. That was 10 years ago finally got some gear back together and going to go for my first session this summer but it’s a killer man

[@nuffinbutfishing]

Sorry to hear that. It really does suck..hope you enjoy your first trip back out soon 👌🏻

[@VinylFrontier81]

ffs the little scabs. happened to me years ago, it destroys u mate. all mine stays under the stairs in the house with 2 big dogs now, no way will that ever happen to me again.

[@mikeday9191]

Happened to me,they came back 2 months later but had fitted an alarm to the shed so got nothing,police weren’t interested until I said I’m out looking for them with an axe handle,they threatened to arrest me😳🤷‍♂️ keep mine in the house now

[@duffymtb8829]

Feel for ya man im the same got things in my gear that aint worth alot but couldn't eva replace and have a centimental value

[@thecarpingsaint7143]

Had my Fox Camo Low Level Carryall stolen from my car back in December 2023. The Ring doorbell didn’t pick up the theft unfortunately as it was just outside the parameter of the motion sensor. Inside the bag had an original Fox F box double that was loaded with over 20 years of tackle that i had collected most still in packets. A set of 4 Fox SX alarms,a Fox black label swingers in a presentation set,a set of RH specimen hunter scales and another Fox camo bag full of about 12 tubs of pop ups and goo’s. I reckon in total it was around £800 worth of tackle. Thankfully my rods,reels,bivvy….etc were all safe in a locked garage. So for the last 3 months i have been starting to build my terminal tackle up again. To get me fishing again asap i got most stuff on a budget.I got a set of 3 mini micron X alarms and receiver second hand from Facebook Marketplace £100, a cheap NGT Carryall and budget terminal tackle including ready made rigs. One silver lining is that my work had given me a £40 gift voucher which i could spend at Jack Frost Tackle shop in Crawley. So with this i bought a new Fox tackle box. One thing i did spend a lot on and treat myself to was a brand new set of Limited Edition 165 RH Specimen Hunter yellow dial scales 😏 Unfortunately i have learned the hard way never to leave anything in my car again even if it is in the boot covered up.

[@Lardybloke1]

When Jan Porter's kit was stolen on a Saturday night, he got up early on the Sunday and trawled the local car boots, he got most of his kit back.

[@JohnWhite-tg9wf]

o shit so sorry to hear this Joe m8, get them battery alarms in there

[@gregmercer276]

I have been a victim of theft from a garage. but my tackle was not taken and thousands of pounds of my dad's power tools were not taken .I think was somebody who knows me as they only took my bikes. But when I was a lot younger I had saved for months and had brand new gear stolen from the bank so I now go to places that are safer places road sides busier area...

[@paula.the.wannabe.hauler]

We had a bit of a scare around Christmas, 3 weeks of beeping car horns at night outside our house. Police Scotland have said it is a tactic of criminals targeting rural houses to see who switches lights on etc. Our neighbour opposite had a trailer stolen at 8pm, and next door (a few hundred meters up the road) had an attempted break-in on Christmas Day night! It put the fear into Ela and I so much that we genuinely nearly moved back to Helensburgh so we weren’t so secluded. Not a nice feeling at all to not feel safe in your own home. Things have settled down mostly, although we still get the odd beep at night now and then. Loads of cameras up, motion sensor lighting and about to be upgraded to a fully monitored SimpliSafe system as well. I hope all of this passes soon for you guys, for us, I’m not sure we will ever feel 100 percent safe again, but the added security does help a little bit 🫤

[@beany118118]

Get out of there.

[@davidperry6736]

just happened to me thursday night early hours friday took out securitiy lights two locks on shed climbed 6ft fence an on to shed roof get in so nash titan 2 man camo gone brolly system gone 3 esp classic rods 3 diawa long cast reels 4 delkim txi nash takle box all stuff inside cooking gear list goes on lucky got insurance but headache sorting that lot out

[@thefishing4]

The problem i have with the police is after the theft has happend they put the onus on you to make things harder for the criminal instead of acutally trying to arrested the individuals who are committing the crime. After having my van broken into twice in a few weeks and knowing i was being followed daily just for the right opportunity to strike, it juat doesn't seem right that the police just brush it off knowing its happening multiple times a day

[@danialgarratt504]

sorry to hear this, Why not do a video on tackle insurance?

[@MervSaville-ew4tr]

You have my sympathy mate. Back in May last year some low-life put the back window of my car in & had away with £1400+ worth of our stuff. None of it was top end but it was ours not theirs. Thanks to ebay I've replaced most of it,but I've only been out once since the theft. Completely lost my mojo. Hope you get back on the bank soon. Maybe another match against Luke? Merv.

[@daviddobbs6822]

Absolutely gutted for you. It's happened to me twice now. I even ended up selling my house and moving. I keep all my fishing trips to myself. I don't put anything on Facebook or social media .I've even left my embryo syndicate because they wanted every capture put on social media . unfortunately there are some nasty people in the world.

[@shed6624]

Gutted for you pal happened to me all i was bothered about was the loss of my beloved Abu. 506

[@user-kx6fs2tu3g]

Police done nothing when my tools got stolen twice. I even had cctv footage and knew the people.

[@thedukeofchortlebury9124]

I keep my kit in my bedroom, it's unsightly and intrusive but I know it's safe there. Sorry to hear some arsehole decided to steal yours but glad to see you're back on the bank at least.

[@tomschwer4294]

Yale do a good set aswell pir's and all that are wireless and have a 250 metre range .

[@robgood719]

There’s a lot sheeple out there mate glad to see your back on the bank and it’s another reason we go fish to stay away from them sort of people

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

Sorry to hear about that dude☹️ Glad you’re back up and fishing again. Had mine nicked 20yrs ago. Fortunately I’ve got space for a tackle room in the house now.

[@colinlock7400]

I had the same thing happen to me years ago, most of my shooting and fishing gear was meticulously gone through and taken. Equipment that took me years to collect, he even used one of my own rucksacks to load gear into. I did however find out who broke into my shed and I had a game of base ball lined up for him to take part in. Anyway the sad part is, this guy turned out to be a local well known smack head thief etc. Turned out his daughter played in the same football team as my daughter 🤷🏽‍♂️ I met him face to face while watching my daughter play football along with his daughter. My daughter begged me not say or do anything to this individual for his daughters sake and all the other kids and parents. I still don’t know how I never lost my temper 🤷🏽‍♂️ but I kept my composure to date. I claimed off my house insurance luckily enough and replaced most of my gear along with a cash payout into my bank. All I’m saying guys, always think three steps ahead so you don’t get caught breaking the poxy law doing some damage 🤔 I still see this individual around my local town and he knows I know and steers well clear of me. All my gear secured out of sheds now as you all know, if they want to get into your shed or garage, the ba..ards will 😟

[@markkirby2282]

i got a warning from the police for securing my back garden and shed containing my fishing gear it looked like something out of the western front lol they told me if they got injured trying to break in i wouldbe in trouble and was told to remove the sharp implements i didnt and ours was the only shed along the road not broken into !

[@marcdalton8488]

Old Bill bloody useless mate can't even find the 💩 on the end of their shoes please take no notice of the old bill if they can't help us all to help us get back our fishing tackle who can

[@DomFishingUK]

Almost like offering up a challenge 😂 all jokes aside this has gotta be heart breaking! Get some bushes grown along your fence no one wants to jump over a fence into a hawthorn.

[@stevenmoses5807]

I know how you feel fella. My gear got nicked whilst i was in hospital. Intensive care after a work related accident. I was gutted . luckily i had insurance. They even broke into my flat.. nicked a £1.000 stereo.two air rifles, tv ,dvd player hoover.. evn the light bulbs then Shit in my bath. You actually got it lightly

[@garethparry1708]

Same old police. They do sweet F all!! Same thing happened when my work tools were stolen! I’m so sorry what happened to you. It’s the worst feeling. Away from your beloved fishing gear being wrongfully stolen. It’s the breach of privacy. How it makes your family feel!! That’s where the police also fail. Again, as you said this isn’t a police bash. However, in my experiences. They have been highly useless! Rant over for me about the police. I hope you and your family are well.

[@SouthWestCarper]

Sorry to hear that bud! 😢 ignore the armchair police. Can’t understand anyone who would want to steal someone’s kit like that….Surely it must be people who are not anglers.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

A dog is a great addition, (though needs looking after properly) ... as is a CCTV setup, they come up in Lidls regularly for cheap money... and keep the most spendy stuff in the house, Delks, Deeper... stuff like that, also, a second locked steel (a sheet of concrete rebar is cheap enough) mesh door inside the main shed door will also slow the bastards down, hopefully while the shed alarm (again a cheapo will do) is screaming.... Sorry state the world has become now....😕 Tight lines, lad ☺️👍☘️🍺

[@adi-booss]

I'm from Europe and leaving in England for 6 years before a few differentcountries, and what's happened there in uk with robbery fishing stuff and tools from vans I'm in shock each country have thief but England it's no 1 for that

[@daveprime2273]

I know what you've gone though because I went through the same only difference is I new who stole my gear and I sore him using it on the river bank so I got a police officer which was in the area and took him to the guy was using it I just got told if I don't have proof that it's mine he couldn't do anything and if I tried to do anything myself I would be the perpetrator I'm not going to tell you what i said but you can guess

[@gidneyboy]

Even if you knew had done it the old bill would do nothing. Mates flat good robbed twice in 6 weeks by the same 2 crackheads. There was CCTV from his block of flats and the shop behind that clearly showed who they were (known to him) so names and addresses were supplied and all the ld bill had to do was make 2 phone calls to secure the CCTV. Both times they failed to make them calls so cases were dropped due to lack of evidence.

[@Beesa10]

Not that it makes it any better but I had fishing tackle stolen off a boat which included a nice Penn multiplier reel. Friend of mine had his rods stolen from his car.

[@spudsc9886]

Burgled once when I was asleep in bed always had a dog since then, if you can have a German Shep thives will stay well away, a house with a GSD is theft proof.

[@iantowse743]

i know your pain. did my workshop and then my garage all my fishing gear and my bike. and 21 grand in tools.

[@FishyflapsUK]

Remember the horror film korda brought out trying to sell insurance. Since then iv made my gear hard to get for me and a nightmare for anyone that tries a fast break in.

[@FishyflapsUK]

Sorry to hear it happened to you. It isnt ur fault but It is because your on social media. I remember your review of the sonik luggage (9ft rod holder) and remember thinking thats abit dangerous as you shown your shed and cars. ***Not saying its ur fault. ***

[@MegaSobbie]

sorry to hear that i have 5 padlocks also i use Blink out door cameras so if anybody comes in i get warnings and alaarm on my phone

[@paceypacey2006]

I’m so sorry to hear that bud but please don’t try to play it down that the police were actually helpful, it’s disgusting some People would never be able to afford to insure and replace there tackle which in my opinion could trigger serious mental health issues, all the police are doing by not acting on it checking cctv on the roads buildings ect which we can’t access they would be able to find them if they really wanted to simple as that , by not acting they are making it a common thing and for people to except it

[@eldoncollins7254]

50 nowadays aren't fit for purpose. All they care about is so-called hate crime and being obsessed with being PC. Complete waste of time.

[@Kingtrollface259]

Always leave it your gaff or in storage ,never a shed

[@decdillon7389]

Sorry to here this ..gutted for you

[@Lardybloke1]

A simple thought here: Imagine if you had lost your keys to where your kit is stored, how easily could you get into it? I had all my kit stolen because I didn't think it would happen to me either.

[@Gizzzzzy]

All my gear is shite, that's a good way of preventing theft 😅

[@barrysleafer8347]

Had a load of gear nicked I had good cctv what car they were in and a partial reg police shut the case 8 hrs later The copper actually moaned that he couldn't read the reg number on the car

[@terryselectricalservices8234]

Gutted for you mate , at least you and your wife was not harmed etc , tackle can replaced not people 👍

[@danielmorris3446]

Happened to me years ago, 15yrs of kit gone.... didn't have freebies to get it back though 😂

[@mark6120]

My decent stuff is in a cupboard in the house. Nets, bait, cradle and other low value stuff is in the shed.

[@trickyangling8338]

Mine is all locked up with a camera on the door and is also alarmed

[@nononsense3528]

My gear is stowed in the loft, bit of a bugger mauling a 2 man HQ up there but bags and rod hold-all are easy and I know some toe rag ain’t having it off with my chit.

[@user-sq5wi3ux5b]

The moral of the story is NEVER leave you're gear in a garden shed, Or in the back of a van, Never safe there

[@Skinteastwoodmd]

The bloke literally said this is for the people with no where else to put it

[@shanxy2199]

The moral of the story is you never listened to what he said !

[@lukemaher7191]

Been there 20 years off tackle gone in the blink off an eye 😢

[@Uk_carp_diaries]

Bloody hell mate that’s awful 😮

[@tuxedot7949]

All my fishing gear barring smelly items always stays in my home , always has done , don’t let women make you store it in the shed tell them to sleep in the shed and take your tackle indoors

[@glennwhite1534]

I had my son make me an extra strong shed. But I know at the end of the day if they want it they'll get it.

[@LeeHadley]

Would never leave my tackle in a shed etc, locked up in the garage, alarmed with my car parked in front of if. I know everyone doesn’t have a garage but I would take it in the house if not.

[@nuffinbutfishing]

Commenting before watching it all 😜 I address this as unfortunately not everyone has that luxury

[@LeeHadley]

@@nuffinbutfishinglol, no I pressed the finish button before I had finished writing 😂

[@nuffinbutfishing]

@@LeeHadley haha no worries 😁

[@lloydrobson]

This happened to me years ago, the stuff that my uncles & parents brought me hurt the most. as they have passed away. BUT I had the police come round with just a landing net handle…….” Do you recognised this “. Yes I said, “ take the bung out of the bottom & stick your finger up the handle” they pulled out a laminated sheet with my name and address on it, ….. Bang to rights, sentenced but a lot of my stuff sold for drugs 🤬

[@ThomasSloan-kz9fu]

had mine stolen 10 years ago... was the first time I'd stayed round my girlfriends house (she's now my wife and mother of my 3 children) came home and it was all gone... about 5-7k worth of gear I was mortified

[@nuffinbutfishing]

Horrible also knowing that it must have been someone close by to know you were gone. 😩

[@ThomasSloan-kz9fu]

@@nuffinbutfishing definitely, they broke in via next doors garden (was caught on their camera) but didn't even attempt to get in their shed 😅 jumped my fence and took everything

[@flatout1001]

Gutted for you mate

[@aarondavies8486]

I have just had it happen to me while moving house

[@p.p.8113]

Bless Joe sad times, it seems you've been targeted, it's a nasty crime, Police used to take burglary very very seriously, they should of sent forensics. Glad you and your wife are OK 👍🏻 🎣🎣🙏🏻

[@saskcarp]

You feel violated after you've been burgled. That was the first word that came to mind after being burgled myself.