Banks Lake Theft

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Permalink Reply by SCOTT FORSYTH on April 3, 2011 at 10:32am

WHERE WERE YOU STAYING AT WHEN YOUR PROP WAS TAKEN ???

Permalink Reply by Big Steve on April 3, 2011 at 12:42pm

   Lester was at the center lodge. He was parked right next to the office. No other boat was touched.

Permalink Reply by Chris Blandi on April 3, 2011 at 7:28pm

The other boats probably had McGard prop locks.  Sucks for the guy who lost the Fury.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on April 4, 2011 at 5:46am

That sucks big time props aren't cheap, I remember Dan Johnson's prop got stolen years ago at Lake Sammamish when we were at weigh in and rewards, tons of guys walking around, after that deal I went out and bought a locking nut for my prop, you never have to worry that some jack ass is going to take it.  Since then I think I have had two times were guys have still tried to steal it, on time at The Moses Lake Hotel and one time in Las Vegas at my hotel.

 

It's an expensive lesson to learn, but like Chris said some kind of prop lock can save you hundreds and maybe even thousands, over the years of use. 

Permalink Reply by BigBass Dez on April 4, 2011 at 9:14am

I feel bad for Les , Sunday morning when i steped out of Our RV right across the street from centerlodge i saw the cops walking around his boat but at that time i didnt know what had taken place .

No other boats were touched saturday night , kinda makes me wonder if someone just had there eye on the prop and just waited for a opportunity to snatch it , This Sucks man i hate to hear about stuff like this !!

 

Dez

Permalink Reply by RFatt16 on April 4, 2011 at 9:33am

Yeah that is BS. Those are the nights you wish you would happen to stroll outside for a late night smoke and catch them in the act so you can pound them.  My boat(granted its an old turd) was just around the corner on the other side of the office and was left alone. Although my buddy and i did get up a few times and check outside because we thought we heard someone walking around on the wood deck next to my truck and boat.

Permalink Reply by Les Whitley Jr on April 4, 2011 at 10:10pm

I just ordered the prop lock nut. Wish I had before. Oh well. 

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on April 5, 2011 at 6:25am

Just win the tourney this weekend, that will more than make up for the cost of the new prop!!  I would hate to think that another tourney guy stole it.  I would keep an eye out especially on boats that were there for prefish for a new fury prop.  I would also keep an eye on BBC Boards seeing if someone is trying to off load one from washington state. Good Luck Les...

Les Whitley Jr said:

I just ordered the prop lock nut. Wish I had before. Oh well. 

Permalink Reply by Kevin Bye on April 5, 2011 at 3:33pm

Sorry to hear that,hopefully a solid case of karma will hit the D-bag 10 fold.

Whats the average cost of a prop lock?

Permalink Reply by kzoo on April 5, 2011 at 7:48pm

I'm so sick of thieves.  Last year I parked at Park n Ride to meet a buddy to go fishing, got back and started my truck realized my cataliytic converter was stolen.  Just gets my blood pressure going when I here things like this.

Sorry for you buddies misfortune. 

Permalink Reply by Les Whitley Jr on April 6, 2011 at 11:00am

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

Just win the tourney this weekend, that will more than make up for the cost of the new prop!!  I would hate to think that another tourney guy stole it.  I would keep an eye out especially on boats that were there for prefish for a new fury prop.  I would also keep an eye on BBC Boards seeing if someone is trying to off load one from washington state. Good Luck Les...

Les Whitley Jr said:

I just ordered the prop lock nut. Wish I had before. Oh well.