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Title: traveling with rods
Post by: plugger on March 11, 2023, 06:02:40 AM: I started going to Mexico several years ago (Lapaz) and now it is an annual affair. I am going to start taking my own rods, Fishing has always been good, the rod/reel combos, not so much. Has anyone flown with their poles? I got a rod case for up to 7'. Should I be getting two-piece rodes to keep the length down. Is there extra charges for length? Any general information would be helpful.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 11, 2023, 06:53:51 AM: Probably call the airline company. I carried on a two piece pole for one of our trips. It actually created alot of conversations which were pretty informative to learning fishing techniques where we were going.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: NW SURVEYOR on March 11, 2023, 08:35:20 AM: Plugger,
I make rod tubes out of Schedule 80 PVC pipe.
Cap one end with glue and make sure the other end can be opened for inspection.
I also put a cushion of pipe insulation at each and write my contact info on the tube.
I carry anywhere from 8'6" to 10"6" two-piece rods and have never has a problem over 15 trips to Baja and Hawaii.
We are making a Baja trip in April and July and expect no problems.
I will check my tube and they will arrive at a separate cargo gate typically used for golf clubs, surf boards, etc.
As for cost, I forget, but not to outrageous.
Good Luck.
Rob.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: lewy on March 11, 2023, 09:30:20 AM: 2 piece rod, carry it on and ask the stewardess to put it in the “captains closet”
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: metlhead on March 11, 2023, 04:49:20 PM: I wrap my rods in underwear, socks, and other lightweight clothing before stuffing into the travel tube. Never needed a suitcase!
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: ghosthunter on March 11, 2023, 04:56:31 PM: I put mine in pool noodles. I have also used a gun case.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: fowl smacker on March 11, 2023, 06:00:34 PM: When we went to LaPaz I put all mine in a lockable Plano case, both 2 piece and short 7' 1 piece. I put my reels in my carry on. Worked great.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: jeffro on March 12, 2023, 03:51:04 AM: I have a couple Eagle Claw trailmasters
One 6-6 medium action
One 7-6 med-light
4 piece rods that come with a travel tube
Will fit in a large suitcase or can be carry ons
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: M_ray on March 12, 2023, 09:05:48 AM: I also made a rod tube out of pvc, then put them in soft rod cases. I made it large enough to fit 4 steelhead salmon rods no problem .
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: plugger on March 12, 2023, 09:35:34 AM: Thanks for all the info. I have the Plano tube that will hold 4 rods and extends from 5 to 7,
Plan on wrapping each one separately and locking it and packing the reels separately. There is a 7' one piece i want to get, sounds like that won't be a problem.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: jackelope on March 12, 2023, 02:44:52 PM: Quote from: plugger on March 12, 2023, 09:35:34 AM
Thanks for all the info. I have the Plano tube that will hold 4 rods and extends from 5 to 7,
Plan on wrapping each one separately and locking it and packing the reels separately. There is a 7' one piece i want to get, sounds like that won't be a problem.

I’ve used the Plano case on the plane before without issue. I’ve checked it.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: NW SURVEYOR on March 12, 2023, 02:54:43 PM: Don't make the mistake of locking the tubes to a point where they can't be opened and examined by customs/travel.
They want to inspect this stuff before it gets loaded on the plane and if they can't open it, they will.
Make one end accessible.
Title: Re: traveling with rods
Post by: plugger on March 13, 2023, 04:36:31 AM: :tup: