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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: anejo676 on July 27, 2006, 09:28:22 PM
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Why is it that an American who pays outrageous prices for a Canadian Fishing License to enjoy some of the best fishing in the world can't leave his car in Canada without it being vandalized?
Today I went fishing around the Agassiz area and when I returned I had a flat tire. At the time I figured it was just flat and went a head and changed it. But upon returning home to Bellingham I noticed my car had been keyed and upon closer examination my tire had actually been slashed! This is the second time this has happened over a three year period to me. The first time all of my tires were slashed and the hood of my car keyed costing me over a thousand dollars to have a tow truck come out and have new tires installed. I have never heard anything like this happening anywhere except for in Canada. A friend of mine had his tire slashed last year while fishing on the Fraser. What is it with Canada? I know of a few Canadians that come down here and fish the Skagit and we would never do that to a Canadian. Just pisses me off that some low life feels his need and desire to destroy other peoples things and especially because they are not Canadian. Are we not really all the same when it comes right down to it? Heck I drive further to fish the Skagit than I do to fish the Fraser. BC is a great place to visit and play and I've met a lot of super people but I can't believe the low life scum you also have!
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From past posts you'll find your not along. And those that got vandalised are Canadian.
It has nothing to do with you being American.
Those "people" would trash whatever they feels like. It's a shame.
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these people should be shot.. .i am sick of this stuff...
one guy on the water last year was saying that we should secretly do our own version of a bait car and watch for a weekend...
not a bad idea i think
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Why is it that an American who pays outrageous prices for a Canadian Fishing License to enjoy some of the best fishing in the world can't leave his car in Canada without it being vandalized?
Today I went fishing around the Agassiz area and when I returned I had a flat tire. At the time I figured it was just flat and went a head and changed it. But upon returning home to Bellingham I noticed my car had been keyed and upon closer examination my tire had actually been slashed! This is the second time this has happened over a three year period to me. The first time all of my tires were slashed and the hood of my car keyed costing me over a thousand dollars to have a tow truck come out and have new tires installed. I have never heard anything like this happening anywhere except for in Canada. A friend of mine had his tire slashed last year while fishing on the Fraser. What is it with Canada? I know of a few Canadians that come down here and fish the Skagit and we would never do that to a Canadian. Just pisses me off that some low life feels his need and desire to destroy other peoples things and especially because they are not Canadian. Are we not really all the same when it comes right down to it? Heck I drive further to fish the Skagit than I do to fish the Fraser. BC is a great place to visit and play and I've met a lot of super people but I can't believe the low life scum you also have!
One of the drawbacks to having a temperate climate. All the losers migrate here. Easier than stealing out East :( While I believe these losers will target anyone they feel is "horning in on their area", I'm pretty sure that they are stupid enough not to realise that Americans bring a tonne of cash that gets spent so that our tax dollars can continue to support programs to "help" them :< As such, I think that "yes" foreign plates may get a bit of a worse ride, although we locals certainly get our share of damage too.
Sigh.
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Try parking din L.A. with BC license plates at night.
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I'm really sorry to hear that you've had some trouble with your vehicle... Would you mind telling us where you were parked and at which launch, , maybe we can help you find a better spot to park... There are some problem areas apparently.
I don't think it has anything to do with your being american, and unfortunately there are scum everywhere, even in the states...
I had my car broken into and my suitcase stolen in LA, and I think it had everything to do with the rental car... Apparently they are avoiding putting stickers on rentals now, cause it spells $$$...
Regards,
Nicole
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This happens to Canadians all the time, but I'm sure in a punk's mind... he would reather screw up an American car than a Canadian. which just sucks and all you can do is to park in safer areas
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I had somebody punch a screwdriver 6 or 7 times through my door on one of my older cars, for no reason. It was just idiots doing what idiots do. I doubt your case is one of anti-american sentiment. The "must wreck sh*t" motive likely comes from their being unhappy about not finding enough change in the last car they broke into, or the crappy sleep they had because they had the meth shivers all night. Stupidity knows no borders!
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This crap sickens me. There are jerks everywhere. I have a relatively new truck and I really won't be surprized if I come back to a vandalized or even a missing truck.
Some of these dinks think its funny to slash both boat trailer tires or even put little stones in the door locks just for kicks. What they don't realize or seem to care is that that action is potentially life threatening.
What if you have an emergency and have to get yourself or someone else to the hospital only to find that your ride is buggered up.
Why can't people just leave other people's property alone.
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As such, I think that "yes" foreign plates may get a bit of a worse ride, although we locals certainly get our share of damage too.
Sigh.
Bingo!
Sorry about your ride pal there is a lot of anti American issues in Canada , fueled by lots of "sound bites" in the media simple enough for these inbred meatheads to remember.
I suspect they head out to do their hard days work... stealing stuff see an American plate and do this kind of crap.
Maybe one day you will come back to the car in time to catch them in the act...
CJ
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My son's truck has been vandalized 4 times while away fishing for big $$$$. Fraser and Vedder.
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it's why I quit fishing the vedder, I got broken into in steelhead season a few years ago. I paid $700.00 to get everything fixed. We should be able to shoot all the crack heads that cause these problems.
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not shoot, but punished seems fair
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not shoot, but punished seems fair
I vote for shooting them. Take out their kneecaps. That way their stuck at home. :D
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My son's truck has been vandalized 4 times while away fishing for big $$$$. Fraser and Vedder.
Where on the Vedder can you fish for big $$$$ ? ;D
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I'm from the states and have heard that the Frazer, especially bar 22 is bad. That said i have fished the Vedder many times, I come up nearly every week sometimes twice during steelhead season. I always walk back and am relieved my truck is fine. ( knock on wood)...Woodys drive in will let you park in his lot if he likes you and you talk to him and eat lots of those excellent mushroom burgers..
But seriously, on two of my last fishing trips south of whatcom county, Squire lake and Clear lake I've had my truck and my friends brand new F350 broken into. Last trip to Clear lake there were people all over the place and the ba$tards ripped off all my buddies rods, reels and wife and daughters purses. I felt lucky as i only lost my wader bag, rod case and misc. cloths. I WILL one day catch one of these methheads and i carry a special friend for that...Don't punch these guys out or their teeth could come out on your fist and you could end up with something un-cureable...
I would hope is has nothing to do with the threads on "other" fishing sites which seem to take great pleasure in ripping our American a$$es over our "war mongering" ways right Nicky? At least i would hope that's not the case...though that wouldn't surprise me too much either, lots of hard talk from behind computer screens but face to face is another matter with these creatons.
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i wonder how much it costs to hire a security guard for a day from a company....between 6 or 7 guys it might be worth it to bring him out fishing to watch the vehicles :)
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This is from JB at Sharphooks.com on July 27th
Two days ago I went fishing at Laidlaw Bar and landed few Socks but no Springs. The day was somewhat slow with only three springs having been pulled out for period of 12 hrs. Not only did I have a shitty day in fishing, but also had my car broken into. Six other cars were broken into and had their passenger windows smashed, just like mine. So, be aware of certain assholes out there. Not sure what they were after as nothing was stolen out of my car. All CDs, stereo and works remained untouched.
Today, however, was a different story. There was about dozen if not more fishermen and everyone had landed at least four Socks and almost everyone got a decent Spring out of it. I landed a 42 pounder and have lost another monster that snapped my 20 lbs leader after burning my thumb I was holding my main line on the reel with.
Tight lines!!
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Just to throw in my two cents.Firstly I know from experience that the people doing the dirty work are not specifically targeting our American cousins.As I am certain most visitors are aware we do not have a monopoly on crime here.That said it is particularly odious that some low life would ruin any visitors day as it can reflect badly on all of us.
We all fight this in our own way.Last week at Laidlaw I noticed an occupied van sitting near the lot.When I entered the bush he got out.Quite surprised he seemed when I came right back out to talk to him!After mumbling some thing about "is this the Fraser?"he got back in his old brown van.I watched for awhile until he left.No problems that day but any place that is accessable to us is also to them.
Unfortunately there is also a fringe element that thinks if they destroy recreational fishermans property it will someone how aid their political cause.Of this is just the worst type of stupidity and only puts gas on the fire.
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DragonSpeed
Good question, when I find that $$$$ hole I'll let you know. Sentence structure could have been a little better. I should have said, it cost him big $$$$ for repairs to his vehicle.
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DragonSpeed
Good question, when I find that $$$$ hole I'll let you know. Sentence structure could have been a little better. I should have said, it cost him big $$$$ for repairs to his vehicle.
Yeah, and when you find it... make sure you post a good report ;) I was just injecting a bit of levity into an all to serious problem :(
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Let's not get all violent guys.. =/
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Just to throw in my two cents.Firstly I know from experience that the people doing the dirty work are not specifically targeting our American cousins.As I am certain most visitors are aware we do not have a monopoly on crime here.That said it is particularly odious that some low life would ruin any visitors day as it can reflect badly on all of us.
We all fight this in our own way.Last week at Laidlaw I noticed an occupied van sitting near the lot.When I entered the bush he got out.Quite surprised he seemed when I came right back out to talk to him!After mumbling some thing about "is this the Fraser?"he got back in his old brown van.I watched for awhile until he left.No problems that day but any place that is accessable to us is also to them.
Unfortunately there is also a fringe element that thinks if they destroy recreational fishermans property it will someone how aid their political cause.Of this is just the worst type of stupidity and only puts gas on the fire.
My postal lady was on the Vedder camping (American) and some friends came up and they went over to the Chilliwack Rec. Center to swim. The other couples truck was broken into and attempted to steal. They broke out the lock on the steering column and ended up disabling the truck. The couple had to leave it there overnight and have it towed back to the states today, were going on a two week trip with kids but now had to cancel it. When they talked with the girl inside the Rec. center she said that they were the fourth vehicle break in report she had gotten that day at the Rec. Center...THAT DAY, (sunday the 30th)
It getting stupid guys, all over. I think we need to possibly set up a deal where we all meet and one guy stays behind for an hour or more and watches the trucks/cars...and you can change off or something...I'm debating on just sitting in the back of my truck with my baseball bat and waiting for some little ba$tard to come after mine...I hear the Canadian Jails are much nicer then ours.. 8)