where ever and when ever I am fishing,whether its shore fishing or course angling[I am out at least once a week all year] when I have finished and before I leave the venue I always say out loud CHECK CHECK CHECK,the same when I reach the car... over the last 35 years i HAVE PREVENTED LOOSING REELS, BANK STICKS,FLASKS SPARE REELS,BAIT,AND RODS...... every time say out loud CHECK CHECK CHECK,you will be surprised what you would have left... any how I am pleased you got everything back....tight lines