I've flown 5 times in the past 3 weekends. Took rod 3 of those 5 times, and not a single problem. Maybe it helps that it's a 4-piece rod (9' overall length) and the case is about 30", rather than the 4-5' long cases for 2-pc rods.

Shouldn't be a problem; 2 of those flights were international and all I did was open the case so they could check it out if asked.

Marty