Looks like you got distracted there? Any photos from the lucky guy's catch?
It happens when something out of your usual routine like yakking with others, specially unplanned then you leave your stuff behind.
If they aren't into the sport, unlikely they will read this. Go back there hang some flyers where it happen, also in the nearby coffee shop.
Looks like you will be shopping for some new wet gear soon. Hope you still find it anyway.