I have a seven piece Redington Wayfarer, and I have been able to pack
everything I need to start fishing in my carryon ...except for flies...and
have been able to get it through customs everywhere except Vancouver. They
objected to the lines, leaders and tippet

Re carrying rods. If the package is small, you have a very good chance of
getting it on board. If you have a Sage rod case that holds 5 or 6 rods,
the chance is less. the stewardesses have a bigger problem with it than
security.

Also, remember that most household insurance does not cover lost luggage,
only stolen luggage...and they decide the difference. The best way to get
insurance for lost luggage is to get a credit card that will give you up to
$3000 of insurance if you pay for your tickets with the card. ATT cards
have this insurance. Citibank offers it on a few types. Most cards issued
in Canada and Europe have it.

"Robert Brinson" wrote in message
om...
I'm planning on taking a trip in '04 to do some fly fishing, and I was
wanting to get a good 4 pc. rod for that and future trips. However,
with airport security being what it is these days, I did not know if
it is permissible to carry-on your fly rod. I would not want to have
to check it, as it would be too expensive an item to just get lost in
the luggage abyss. Has anyone had experience this year with fly rods,
reels, and other fly fishing gear as carry-ons and airport security?
Are policies consistent from airport to airport, or are they hit and
miss? Thanks for any help.

Robert Brinson


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