This is a hold up...

[Edgar]

Had one of the scariest experiences of my life today , Me and a buddy of mine decided to fish for bats tonight at the channel islands harbor(the victoria side). We got there around 6-6:30, the day started off pretty good with a few bass a small bat ... It all happened so fast can't really put it into words . So about 10:00 pm everthing changed . For some reason i had this sudden urge to turn and look in back of me , i turned around , 2 masked men in hoodies ... it was almost unreal, one with a gun pointed directly in my face , the other trying to get behind my friend ... the one with the gun starts poking me with it to turn my headlamp off , i had no choice, the other one with the knife took my buddy's flash light and had him pinned on the little wall in front of us searching him for anything... The one with the gun was in push and tug mode with me , he was vigorously searching for anything valuable, in that time i made my mind i would give him something and tell him its all i have, i handed him the only paper money i had in my wallet and begged he didn't take my wallet for all the doc's(it turned out to be the only 100$ bill i had). They ran away right after they both got "something". The Police department was horrible to deal with btw, i got transferred about 7 times in about 12 minutes before i got to the right person and she sent officers my way. Just a heads up guys , these guys have been doing this many places many times , exact same description of my story has happened a few times apparently. The officer said it had stopped a few months ago, but they have started receiving calls about it again. ARMED robbery ...
I hope nobody ever goes through what i went through today ... Super hardcore

Tight lines,
Edgar

[vdisney]

Damnnnnn Edgar, glad you're okay brother........................Verne

[anchor3n1]

i am so sorry Edgar. You guys did the right thing by giving them what they wanted. I am glad you are OK my friend.

Nick

[DEVOREFLYER]

That is exactly why I always conceal carried when out fishing at night or rough places. There is a California Penal Code law that allows anglers to carry a gun while fishing and while hiking to and from their angling site. California Penal Code, section 12025 prohibits carrying concealed firearms in California, however, section 12027 provides the following exemption to this prohibition: “Licensed hunters or fishermen carrying pistols, revolvers or other firearms capable of being concealed upon the person while engaged in hunting or fishing, or transporting those firearms unloaded when going to or returning from the hunting or fishing expedition.” Remember that some areas that allow fishing, such as state and national parks, and some inc. areas where fishing is allowed prohibit the possession of any firearm. Make sure to check on the local laws where you plan to fish.

[shinbob]

Holy crap, that's scary!

Can you say exactly where you were? Not trying to poach your spot, but my family spends a lot of time in CIH and it would be good to know where this happened.

[Edgar]

That is exactly why I always conceal carried when out fishing at night or rough places. There is a California Penal Code law that allows anglers to carry a gun while fishing and while hiking to and from their angling site. California Penal Code, section 12025 prohibits carrying concealed firearms in California, however, section 12027 provides the following exemption to this prohibition: “Licensed hunters or fishermen carrying pistols, revolvers or other firearms capable of being concealed upon the person while engaged in hunting or fishing, or transporting those firearms unloaded when going to or returning from the hunting or fishing expedition.” Remember that some areas that allow fishing, such as state and national parks, and some inc. areas where fishing is allowed prohibit the possession of any firearm. Make sure to check on the local laws where you plan to fish.

Thanx for the heads up Devoreflyer, that is good to know, i might have to look into it even though i hate dealing with weapons...

[Edgar]

Holy crap, that's scary!

Can you say exactly where you were? Not trying to poach your spot, but my family spends a lot of time in CIH and it would be good to know where this happened.

Mr shinbob I wouldnt feel safe taking my family there SPECIALLY at NIGHT! These misfits are looking for anyone isolated that might have "something" valuable...

[yakfish51]

Glad your ok Edgar!

Tim

[Skunkbuster50]

Edgar I am glad your okay I can't believe this happened while fishing. My son Spottie read this morning before I took him to school. I think he is bit freaked out about it because we do a lot of fishing at night. What a horrible thing to happen to someone. We are glad that you guys are okay.

[Edgar]

Edgar I am glad your okay I can't believe this happened while fishing. My son Spottie read this morning before I took him to school. I think he is bit freaked out about it because we do a lot of fishing at night. What a horrible thing to happen to someone. We are glad that you guys are okay.

Hey there Mr Skunkbuster50, it was nice meeting you guys at HG7! Yeah , I'm freaked out myself, never ever would i have thought about getting robbed while fishing...