Lost
Blue surf fishing rod with orange reel
Outer Banks
Lost
listing
Posted
2 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue seven-foot surf fishing rod yesterday around 3pm near the Jennette's Pier parking lot in Nags Head, Outer Banks. It’s a blue fiberglass rod with a worn cork handle and an orange reel. There’s a small shark sticker about a foot above the grip, and a strip of yellow electrical tape near the butt for grip. It has sentimental value—my dad gave it to me and I’ve used it on countless weekend trips. If anyone found it, please drop a note; I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Outer Banks
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