Jay realized he had forgotten his bait.
Why did he not call you when he realized it?
He did but I didn't have my cell phone.
It is annoying when you need something and you have forgotten. It is better to be organized and remember things that you might need.
Jay was driving too quickly to notice things.
It is better to do these preparations before going on the road. You can even write down what is needed to be done a few days before.