{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Traveling by air with fly rods

Bob,

Here is the TSA webpage on fishing tackle: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/fishing-pole

If I recall correctly, the old version of this page used to be more specific and indicated that all flies to be carried on. Now it seems there is a relative size restriction on flies--small flies are ok but large hooks are not; your guess is as good as mine as to how they may treat large saltwater flies or streamers under this policy.

I personally haven't had a problem carrying on fly rods and reels at least 6-8 trips a year, but have a fishing buddy who was forced to check his reels or throw away his leader/line/backing at the security checkpoint; presumably because he could choke someone with it?

Dalton

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