I am planning a trip early next year and want to carry on my rods and reels.
I want to carry on 5 to 6 rods and reels and not have to check them as luggage for fear of breakage and/or theft.
Have any readers travelled with their gear and carried it on.
What kind of luggage containers is available to do so.
The rods are all 9 ft 4 piece rods.
Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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
Rods - you may well get hassled with metal rod tubes. Get plastic ones if you don’t already. Six rods likely will not be allowed because of carry-on bag restrictions from the air carrier. Most say one carry-on bag plus one “small personal item” such as a purse or laptop bag. I carried a single 3-pc rod in May without a problem.
Reels - I’ve never experienced any problems with reels in US airports. I’ve heard third-hand reports that Canadian security wouldn’t allow reels with lines in carry-on bags.
TSA actually recommends carrying reels and “flys” (sic) and specifically says that rods are allowed, subject to airline space requirements. Print out this page:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ … _1188.shtm
and have it with you. Though be aware that pointing out to any security personnel that you’re right and they’re wrong will probably get you selected for “special screening” :shock:
Max, for the FI???
Unfortunately…I’m the newbie to FAOL that didn’t find out about the Fish-In until after my wife and I had purchased airline tickets,car rental, etc…It just so happens that we’re going to Grayling to visit the in-laws Aug 2 - Aug 12. If I had known about the fish-in a month before, I would of made the necessary arrangements to meet everyone up there.
As of now, I’m planning on meeting the early arrivals…Jack Hise and friends, when they arrive on Aug 9 or 10th for some fishing and maybe some 5 weight distance casting practice.
Regards,
Doug
Regluations allow rods and reels, but I only have taken rods. Tie the cases together with duct tape and treat it as one package. That should not be a problem. I spoke with the TSA and they claim that reels are also allowed these days, but it is up to the descretion of the inspector at that moment.
jed
I just got back from Wyoming and carried on 4 four piece rods and 5 reels in a Orvis rod bag. I had no problem leaving Philadelphia, PA or Jackson, Wyoming. I also saw several others carrying on two piece rods. I did ship some of my gear to a fly shop in Wyoming about 35 pounds. It only cost me $ 35.00 and was well worth it. Just remember to take a quick picture of your gear before you leave for insurance it’s amazing how much the replacement cost will be if you lose your gear or it’s stolen.
Steve.
A friend of mine finally decided that this year was the year he would take his vacation to Alaska. He was also concerned about having everything arrive safe and in one piece. He ended up going out and getting a Cortland travel outfit. Besides being small enough to fit in the overhead, he was tickled it saved him about $100. He had to go through two airports, but didn’t have any problems.
“I’ve heard third-hand reports that Canadian security wouldn’t allow reels with lines in carry-on bags.”
I just travelled domestically in Canada with my fly fishing vest as carry-on (including reels with lines - but no knife!) and I had no problems. …TIM.