Yes; I read that aswell, I also heard that only tackle they didn’t take was some pole floats that were similar to the KC carpa range. ;o) lol.

Before the event Meatbasher. In fact we were broken into the night we got there – while we were asleep and out for the count following a 30 hour drive. The amount stolen came to the price of a house in Hungary – my camera equipment alone was getting on for ten grand’s worth. Loads of tackle went but the worst was that it included my Stax system with all my rigs, elastics, line, hooks etc. My carryall with all my trays, catties, nets, outriggers, reels, drill etc also went. One of the lads had a new pole he’d not even used yet nicked. Apparently tourists are fair game in Hungary. The English lads helped us out with the loan of some tackle to get us going. What really annoyed me is that no-one from FIPS or CIPS even bothered to come and talk to us about it, and still haven’t. The Bosnian’s were done after the first day of the match. They did crap, went out and got pisssed, left their gear in the car – and it was all gone in the morning.

disgusting, and that FIPS have’nt apologised as organisers is very poor show, equally the Hungarian govt. rep. as this was supposed to be a showcase for their country.Hope you will keep us on developments if any.
commiserations and best wishes.

ps-Glad to see a few more reading TCF a very good read.

Sounds like a great way to blag even more gear Gareth! lol

Wouldn’t want to start pointing fingers but wasn’t Fordy over there ?

That is awfull. If a major event is being held, with all the tackle teams carry, the organisors should have had secure parking arranged, with security to look after it.

Espeicialy if they know it is rife in there country!