I only travel with 4 piece rods anymore that I carry on in rod carriers that hold 2 rod/reels apiece. Several companies make them. I happen to have Sage rod carriers but there are plenty of others. I've heard some people say that they still carry on 2 piece rods and ask the flight attendants to put them in the closet. Usually this is no problem, but sometimes they're told that they'll have to check them. A buddy of mine went to the Seychelles on a bonefish trip and had to check his favorite 2 piece rod. When he got to his destination......the rod was broke! Luckily, he carried on a 4 piece back-up rod that he was able to use. I've personally had no problems carrying on 4 piece rod tubes. They easily fit in the overhead bins. Hopefully, I'm not jinxing myself as I'm flying to Michigan this coming Wednesday for some fishing!

Regards,
Doug