Dave Martel writes:

NO, there is *no* standardization of rules between
airports. Portland (ME.) and Logan (Boston) seem to be the worst, in my
experience. Bozeman and Salt Lake seem to be the easiest, again, my
experiences only. As always, YMMV. Good luck.

Dave M

Any western terminal would be easiest because they see so many folks traveling
there to fish. Logan is strict - I had trouble getting my fly tying equipment
aboard - *before* 9/11, but they made me empty a flask of 18 year old single
malt and said nothing of the weapon looking rod case I was carrying.
Dave

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