If you have a nice hard case, they are fine to carry on with you. I've flown with my 8wt several times (I have a rod and reel combo case for it). I carry it on with all my gear (including flies and streamers, everything passes security). No one gives me any issues and some TSA agents will strike up a friendly conversation about it. The airlines are cool about it too and won't count it as an extra carry on item, plus you can always find room in an overhead for a rod. Just my experience - but as a fly fisherman, I can say I don't like to let my gear become someone else's responsibility (aka shipping it or checking it under the plane).
-- I fly Southwest almost exclusively, but have also flown on American with my rod/gear. Hope this helps!
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 12:16:46 PM UTC-4, Andrew R wrote:
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 12:16:46 PM UTC-4, Andrew R wrote:
Hey All,I'm flying out to Grand Rapids in a couple of weeks to go drift the Pere Marquette for a couple of days. I've never flown with my fly rods before as I typically fish close to DC (no further than PA, WV, VA, DE). I was considering shipping my rods out to GR rather than either trying to bring on the plane or packing in my checked luggage. Just wanted to hear about people's experiences and thoughts on the matter.
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