"Calif Bill" wrote in message
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Looking for a good multi-piece rod to go in the luggage. Should be able
to handle a 10-12# Rainbow Bass (related to a Peacock Bass). Taking SWMBO
to Costa Rica next year for 40th anniversary. Need one that will fit in
the suitcase.
sort of
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...earchR esults

Bill,

I've never been a fan of multiple piece rods, to the extent that I only own
two, two-piece rods, and they're both specialty rods built on fly rod
blanks. It's my feeling that you lose sensitivity and backbone with a
multiple piece rod. Even the reviews on BassPro's website state the same.
Two of the four reviews I would consider to be "mixed" reviews.

I've traveled all over the world and have taken seven foot, one piece rods
along on those trips without trouble. The rod case I use is this exact
model and I've never had an issue with any of the airlines and after each
trip, my rods have survived intact.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...earchRe sults

The nice thing is that you can use it as your second piece of luggage. It's
amazing how many t-shirts and polo shirts you can get into the tube when you
wrap them around the rods. This serves double-duty. It carries clothing
you'll need while on vacation and they protect the rod from baggage
handlers.

Use the rods you already have (they're probably better anyway), keep the
reels and a couple Plano boxes (with lures) in your other piece of checked
luggage.

Besides, the rod tube is cheaper.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com