Re: Travleing With Fly Tackle
Please consider the PVC route, and cardboard, and ship in plenty of time. Or rent equipment on the other end.
It's amazing what you can do with some cardboard, a box cutter , and a roll of duct tape!! Cobble something together and stuff it (the PVC protected tubes) in the cardboard creation. It may cost a few bucks more, but when you've paid for a trip of a lifetime (or just a great vacation), it's sad how quickly it becomes a disaster when the rods are broken ... or not allowed on a plane ... or stolen (err, "lost") in transit at the airports.
Re: Travleing With Fly Tackle
As already stated, TSA's stance on carry-on for fishing gear varies based on...... changes in atmospheric pressure, pork belly futures, rock-paper-scissors, reading of sheep entrails, who knows? I'd think the short 2 pc and the 3pc could come on the plane with you (if they're in aluminum tubes all bets are off), probably not the 9'. Reels should not be a problem; I pack my flies in checked luggage (although the last time I flew, my neighbor had 5 boxes of big saltwater flies in his carry-on and passed through without a word). If you have to have the 9', shipping may be the way to go - you could also use this as an excuse to buy a new 4 pc. Best of luck; hope it all works out.
Regards,
Scott
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Thanks for the responses everyone. I am worried about shipping the rods because my trip is overseas, and therefore shipping would be very expensive I think. What about flying with the rods? Will the airline allow me to carry on the long two piece rod / multiple rods, or will I have to check them? Is there some type of insurance you can get for checked baggage?? Thanks.
-RC
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Where overseas?
ScottP had great idea ... pick up one nice rod when you get there! Pack the flies and a great reel in your check in baggage. Be free! Make it grand adventure!! Email a few places ahead of time to see what they have available, then when you're done fishing, have the place you picked up the rod ship it for you!!
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Betty Your a Genius!
Buy a new rod when you get there... what a great Idea!
Of course if I'm with my dear wife, that means I will also be buying at least 3 pairs of shoes and a hand bag while I'm there...
Ed 8)
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If only I was made of money! As much as I would love to get a new one, sadly I'm sure itd be cheaper to ship or fly with the rods I own than to buy new ones.
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I have flown many times with my fly rods as checked luggage without a problem. I have also on occassion carried them on with me .. although never my two piece. Remember most airlines today limit the number of both checked and carry on luggage. I have always taped the multiple rod tubes together . ONe option if your airline does it is to take then with you and then check them at the gate .. you will get them back at the next gate so although checked they still stay with you. On an aside I did have a fly taken from me on one flight .. the hook was considered a weapon by the TSA and I had neglectd to take it off the reel .
Tom
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Originally Posted by PastorEd
Betty Your a Genius!
Buy a new rod when you get there... what a great Idea!
Of course if I'm with my dear wife, that means I will also be buying at least 3 pairs of shoes and a hand bag while I'm there...
Ed 8)
:roll: Seems like a small price to pay!! Plus, how possibly much could a nifty Hardy cost in England? Or where ever for what ever? :shock:
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Originally Posted by RCream
Thanks for the responses everyone. I am worried about shipping the rods because my trip is overseas, and therefore shipping would be very expensive I think. What about flying with the rods? Will the airline allow me to carry on the long two piece rod / multiple rods, or will I have to check them? Is there some type of insurance you can get for checked baggage?? Thanks.
-RC
in 2003 i lived in england for 3 months and took some fly rods with me in a large roll away duffel and had no problems with customs each way. they were 4 piece rods. i only took a few fly boxes that would fit in a william joseph creel shoulder bag. that was in with all my checked luggage.
give us an idea of where youre headed and maybe we could help out more.
not sure of insurance, but if the airlines had it i doubt it would be for full replacement costs of that $650 orvis zero gravity rod!! :D :D
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To find a large Heavy cardboard tube check with an upholster(Furniture re-coverer louzy speler) they get their fabric on long(54-60 in.) heavy tubes. Also check a fabric store that sells decerator fabrics.
Bill