Tragedy at Mona Boat Ramp.

[JKTrevecca]

http://wkrn.com/2015/10/16/authoriti...ing-in-smyrna/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaya...3/?pnref=story

We are collecting for the family of Greg and to raise the reward money for any information leading to arrests.

Donations can be made via Paypal to:
kayakanglersforacause@gmail.com

Kayak Anglers For A Cause will be hosting a benefit tournament, BBQ sales, and donation booth to raise money for Greg Hawkins family and for reward for any information leading to arrests.

6:30am - 1am
Saturday November 7th.
Murfreesboro Outdoors
2204 NW Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129

The tournament is a catch photo and release tournament like most kayak tournaments boats, and kayaks will be allowed to fish the tournament. Any public water on the Stones River or Percy Priest will be legal fishing waters. Black bass 3 fish 12" minimum.

Donations and BBQ sandwiches will take place at Murfreesboro Outdoors. 100% of the sandwich sales will go toward the reward.

Even if you're not a tournament fisherman, or not interested in fishing the tournament please come out and show your support.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by JKTrevecca

http://wkrn.com/2015/10/16/authoriti...ing-in-smyrna/

Damm, be prepared to defend yourself in this day and time!

[StriperFan]

I was coming down 840 and saw an EMS truck with its sirens on pulling a trailer with a 4 wheeler just before the hwy 266 exit and thought it probably wasn't good. Worse than I thought. They really need to catch these guys.

[GO-OKFISHIN]

That sucks. We are officially now a big city. Could of have been any of us being a victim. I would prefer this post be renamed though. JMO.

[Heiny57]

That is horrible.

[XxthejuicexX]

Be ever vigilant and aware of your surroundings. I carry a gun everywhere. Not sure if it would have helped if they get the jump on you.

[JDH8504]

It's crazy that there aren't cameras installed at the boat launches. The ramp is where people have a whole bunch of valuables with them at one time and it's secluded from public view. I mean c'mon...DUH

[tennarl]

I've never put in at Mona. Been fishing Priest at multiple locales for going on five years and have never seen or had a problem. I admit, every time I pull up to a ramp, you get a somewhat helpless feeling meaning if someone really wants to do something bad, they pretty much will be able to pull it off. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the ramps with more people, cars, etc. Seems like the ones that are isolated are more attractive to those looking to cause harm.

1. Fate Sanders Rec - Lots of people partying, fishing from shore, rarely more than 4 or 5 fishing boats.

2. Stewart Creek - I quit using it, always a line to get in and out of water.

3. Jefferson - Used it a couple times, spacious, wide open.

4. Poole Knob - Probably the one I use the most and unfortunately, the one that seems the most likely for crime given its layout and out-of-the-way location.

5. Smith Springs - Lots of people, rec area close by -- probably a bad thing.

I've never used Lamar -- too far out of the way for someone coming from the west. Smith is the closest mileage-wise from Franklin though I only use it in fall when the smallmouth get shallow.

[jprism]

Always carry a gun.

If you put up to a ramp, people are milling around and it does not feel right leave and come back later or go somewhere else.

Stay safe

[TNBronzeback]

Mines like american express....never leave home without it!
totally concealed, partially, or full exposure, its always within reach. Just having it visible in SOME situations might be enough to make some people re-think thier harmful intent.
Thats my logic atleast.
Sad story none the less though.

[Heiny57]

Originally Posted by tennarl

I've never put in at Mona. Been fishing Priest at multiple locales for going on five years and have never seen or had a problem. I admit, every time I pull up to a ramp, you get a somewhat helpless feeling meaning if someone really wants to do something bad, they pretty much will be able to pull it off. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the ramps with more people, cars, etc. Seems like the ones that are isolated are more attractive to those looking to cause harm.

1. Fate Sanders Rec - Lots of people partying, fishing from shore, rarely more than 4 or 5 fishing boats.

2. Stewart Creek - I quit using it, always a line to get in and out of water.

3. Jefferson - Used it a couple times, spacious, wide open.

4. Poole Knob - Probably the one I use the most and unfortunately, the one that seems the most likely for crime given its layout and out-of-the-way location.

5. Smith Springs - Lots of people, rec area close by -- probably a bad thing.

I've never used Lamar -- too far out of the way for someone coming from the west. Smith is the closest mileage-wise from Franklin though I only use it in fall when the smallmouth get shallow.

Hamilton creek is fastest from Franklin, and there are usually some fisherman there.

[Gone fishing]

Originally Posted by Heiny57

Hamilton creek is fastest from Franklin, and there are usually some fisherman there.

I put in at Hamilton a lot because it's usually the least busy and I've never have had a problem there. It does concern me when I come back after dark because they don't even have a dang light there anymore. There's generally a couple cars doing lord knows what but I've had no problems. I do always keep my problem solver with me though just in case.

[XxthejuicexX]

Originally Posted by TNBronzeback

Mines like american express....never leave home without it!
totally concealed, partially, or full exposure, its always within reach. Just having it visible in SOME situations might be enough to make some people re-think thier harmful intent.
Thats my logic atleast.
Sad story none the less though.

A lot of the times when I am on the lake I have it holstered outside the shirt, just more comfortable when carrying a full size M&P. When I'm feeling froggy I slide the 32 round mag in, no hiding it then . In public I like it concealed, walking to my truck at a boat ramp I think having it exposed could deter some people from making bad decisions.

[Paincave]

But having it exposed could just let them re-think their approach. It could go from a "hold up at gun point" and take what they can get and leave to "shoot to kill" and take what they want. Lots of variables in each scenerio.

[thehick176]

Leave it exposed and take your chances. The cowards that rob and steal are usually looking for an easy fix.
When they see that 45 reflect light, they will probably just pull away.