Let's help Jon B!

[Gregg]

You guys all know Jon Baiocchi, he posts here regularly under the Troutstalker handle, and is one of the best guides in the game. If you've fished the Lower Yuba, the Truckee, the Little Truckee, the Feather, the North Feather, the North Yuba, the Middle Feather, Lake Davis or Frenchman's, you've directly benefitted from his hard work through TU and other agencies to improve and restore the fisheries.

Jon's truck and all his possessions / gear were stolen this am from a hotel parking lot in Sacramento as Jon was making the rounds speaking at various fly fishing clubs. We put together a fund to help patch things over for him in the short run until he can bounce back, please follow the link and share some love for someone who's worked tirelessly to help the fisheries we all use.

https://www.gofundme.com/hope-for-jon-b?fbclid=IwAR3g_MQ8LdByUTNzd3yay832Zq3Ebrhb-Z52QnCAiI_m_PjBBRWd-GLtcms

[JasonB]

Thanks for getting this going. Didn’t realize the extent of his loss. Donations made!

[RaffiB]

Just flat out wrong what happened. Great to see everyone rallying to help Jon, one of the best ambassadors's for fly fishing and on top of that, a great man. He's a humble man, so great to see others who stepped up and created a way for us to get him some help in this tough time

Raffi "Rafdawg34"

[EricO]

Done. Thanks for setting this up.

Makes you sometimes lose faith in people, yet when the good ones step up, it gives
you some faith back.

Hang in there Jon!

EricO

[cdevine]

Simply one of the nicest most sincere guys I’ve met. Oh and he’s pretty good guide as well.
Please donate if you can. I’m sure it all helps and get message out. This is a great community.
Hang in there JB!

[steveg137]

Done
Looks like surpassed original target

[Troutstalker55B]

UPDATE: The authorities have some very strong leads regarding my truck and gear.
I cannot share the details at this time as it would comprise the case. I will be in Truckee for the next few days staying at some friends houses and meeting with council to plan a road map for the next few months or more. I'm completely blown away by all the support from all of you, it has been a real eye opener on just how much my presence in fly fishing and life has meant to you all. Thank you, lots of love to everyone - I'm one lucky dude! - J.

[ricards]

Times of misfortune bring out the best in the best and the worst in the worst. Let's hope they catch the scumbags that made off with Jon's truck and gear.

[cdevine]

Times of misfortune bring out the best in the best and the worst in the worst. Let's hope they catch the scumbags that made off with Jon's truck and gear.

Really nice to hear all the support that Jon B has gotten and its no surprise given the positive influence he has in this industry and the type of person he is. What sort of low do you have to be to take somebody livelihood? Really sad. Certainly praying for a positive outcome to all of this.

[Troutstalker55B]

Really nice to hear all the support that Jon B has gotten and its no surprise given the positive influence he has in this industry and the type of person he is. What sort of low do you have to be to take somebody livelihood? Really sad. Certainly praying for a positive outcome to all of this.

UPDATE: Good news! About 60% of my fly fishing gear has been recovered, it's hard to tell from the pictures as to what is left and I will have to go through items like my vest and tackle bag to verify. The five rods are there so that is huge. Unfortunately many key items are still lost, including my F-250 truck. Not sure when I will be able to get my gear back from the authorities. I will be reaching out to all the fly fishing manufacturers whom I have promoted through my website, blog, and social media in the last 10 years for additional help to get back where I was at. The authorities have a suspect, he is a repeat violator of vehicle thefts and the scum of the earth. He stole 4 other vehicles including mine in a two day period. The DA is looking to send him away for a long time.

I want to thank every one who has and is still contributing to my Go Fund Me campaign started by Ashley Shaw and Gregg Shaw - two of the most caring people on the planet. I also want to thank all those who have donated gear, flies, and other items to get me back on the water and guiding, have provided short term housing, vehicles, meals, and all the little things in life I'm currently missing. I am truly touched by all your kindness. - Thank you! - J.

[Jared]

I just had my car stolen about 2 months ago with all my work tools and fly gear inside. Easily $6000 worth of stuff. The police found it cleaned out and on fire in a drainage ditch at an orchard. I feel your pain. Hope to see ya on the Yuba some time! Jared

[Troutstalker55B]

I just had my car stolen about 2 months ago with all my work tools and fly gear inside. Easily $6000 worth of stuff. The police found it cleaned out and on fire in a drainage ditch at an orchard. I feel your pain. Hope to see ya on the Yuba some time! Jared

Jared, I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune. I don't think many people realize the effect something like this has on the victim, sleepless nights, worrying, emotional stress, and now having to think like a scumbag when leaving your vehicle.

I've been lucky in the last few weeks as Sac Police recovered my truck on the 22nd. All the locks except the driver's side have been damaged including the plastic molding around them, the tailgate is shot. The amount of dirt and debris the thieves tracked in is unbelievable. They cleaned the truck out from head to toe and took meaningless items like a whisk broom? a phone charger? A homemade seine for bugs?

CHP North that did the investigation recovered about 70% of the important stuff. All my rods, reels, and all my flies, at least over a thousand of them! I got enough back to begin guiding again. Many items are gone forever, and yes they can be replaced. I had memento items in the truck like the lure I got my first fish on when I was 5, it was a silver and blue rapala that caught a 5 pound coho just outside of the Lime Saddle Marina at Lake Oroville with dad. It's weird, I'll go to use something and then realize it's gone.

The scumbag is a known car thief in Sacramento, he's been busted numerous times and keeps getting out due to laws passed in the last few years by Californians. Since it is a non violent crime they are let free. This guy is really good, him and his meth head buddies steal 2-3 vehicles a night, clean them out, and park them in a quiet neighborhood. He was in my truck in 5 seconds and driving away in 20 seconds according to the surveillance video at the La Quinta on Madison Ave. - Which I've learned is a real sketchy place.

My best advice is leave nothing in your vehicle. Thieves can get into any locking system known to man, even those industrial pull out trays for the back of your truck. If you don't have home owner's insurance that covers items in your vehicle, get renter's insurance. It's very affordable. Photograph everything. Use a permanent marker on all your stuff, I had my last name on my rod cases and that is how the authorities pieced it all together.

I hope none of you all have to go through anything like this, and I'm overwhelmed by the kindness and support the fly fishing community, friends, and complete strangers have shown over the last month.

Thank you and tight lines - J.

[yubaman]

John,

This is where karma and good deeds come back to you. It is not just by pure coincidence that so many of us pitched in to help you in a time of need. As I mentioned, I just appreciate reading all of the Yuba reports you take the time to punch out, as well as North Fork and Truckee too. It is payback for the time and work you put into helping us out as well. Thank yo for this.

Bob