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    Angry Close encounter on the AR

    Headed over to the watt Ave access to swing for a bit after dropping my kids off at school this morning. I'm always on high alert these days after having my car broken into recently at Sarah Court, so I parked where I could see my car while I fished the riffle about 100 yards upstream of the bridge. The first thing I noticed was this russian guy walking up and down the access road where my car was parked, over and over. I didn't think anything of it until russian guy #2 decides to stand right next to my car while watching me fish. I started to feel uncomfortable with that so I got out of the water, picked up a rock and started to make my way towards my car. At this point he starts trying to make small talk with me about what im fishing for etc. Not wanting a physical confrontation if it could be avoided, I humor him until he finally leaves. I probably should have left at this point too, but my fishing time is limited these days so I headed back down to the water. Like 10 mins later i notice a car pull up and park right next to mine, but it's turned so that it's facing the exit, presumably for a quick getaway. I exit the water yet again and get close enough to snap a pic of the license plate. After that he drives off and I decide to call it a day. I pack my stuff up and when I finally go to leave I notice the first russian guy still walking up and down the parking lot. I decide to pull up on him and snap a picture. As soon as I do that he gets on his phone and starts texting, doesn't say a word. I head towards the exit, and just as I'm pulling out of the parking lot the car that I noticed parked next to mine earlier pulls back in, and the driver is staring at me hard. Unfortunately the picture I took of the guy walking in the parking lot didn't come out, but I did get a pic of the car and it's license plate. Just a reminder to be careful out there. Probably best to fish with a friend as well. It's too bad we have to deal with this BS. Really takes away from the experience.

    On a side note, when i had my car broken into at Sarah Court there was a tweaker looking russian guy trying to make small talk with me while I was gearing up in the parking lot as well. Nothing against Russians, just trying to be descriptive. I remember getting the feeling that he was trying to get a look inside my car to see if there was anything worth taking. Against my better judgment I went and fished anyways and got a broken window as a result. The guys today did not look like tweakers tho, and they were working as a team.
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    Watt Avenue access is one of the worst on the A. Sounds like they might have been looking for
    Some catalytic converters to steal maybe? Whatever they were doing sounds suspicious.

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    I stop guiding the American due to the fact me and my guest dealt with this type.of behavior, homeless and the fact that no one in that area wants to make it safe. I am retired law enforcement and there has been many situations on that river that I had my 357 cooked and ready to go inside my wader pouch. Just don't need the aggravation or the hassle. No patrol or prosecution happens.

    Be safe! Go fish some place else!!!
    Lance Gray
    Fly Guide
    530-517-2204
    http://www.lancegrayandcompany.com

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    Really sorry to read about this. I would suggest that all of us reach out to the Sacramento County Park Rangers when we encounter this type of behavior. I know the Sergeants and they enjoy getting rid of the crime element along the river. The problem is, they're understaffed, and if they don't know about an issue they can't address the issue. They know there's a crime problem, but if we don't call it in, they have nothing to go on. Just my two cents.

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    American isn’t really worth fishing for these and other reasons.

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    I'm curious how you can identify Russians on sight at a distance...

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    Ryan,

    It sounds to me like you're pushing your luck knowing the crime element and still trying to enjoy a few hours on the water.
    And what about your kids if there was a real problem to happen?
    That photo of the car and licence should be sent in to the Park Rangers and maybe a few other guys will start doing the same putting out a notice of suspicion for the area.
    TONY BUZOLICH
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    I'm curious how you can identify Russians on sight at a distance...
    Yeah, totally! He really should stop 'noticing' things.
    Last edited by loose_shoes; 11-05-2021 at 09:30 AM.
    “Behind mountains, more mountains.” - Haitian proverb

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodman View Post
    I'm curious how you can identify Russians on sight at a distance...
    In reading the post you will notice that Ryan said he actually talked to one of them.
    Then later determined that both men were working together.

    "At this point he starts trying to make small talk with me about what im fishing for etc. Not wanting a physical confrontation if it could be avoided, I humor him until he finally leaves."
    Last edited by tcorfey; 11-05-2021 at 10:54 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodman View Post
    I'm curious how you can identify Russians on sight at a distance...
    He looked russian from afar, he looked russian when I pulled up within 5 feet of him, and the guy I talked to had a russian accent. So I drew the conclusion that they were russian...

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