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Arnout Weber:
Hello,

How do you guys transport your tackle like reels - poppers/stickbats etc etc in a airplane?
Do you pack everything in a suitcase or a big bag. On my last trip i put my jigs taped on a stick by my rods
In the rod case. The other tackle i put in a suitcase. But there is allways the problem overweight.
Today i walked in a shoppingmall and saw the duffelbags from the nortface for example. Those are quiet big and do not weight a lot.

So what is your guys thinking about a suitcase vs duffelback for caring your tackle?

Best regards,

Arnout.

Mark Harris:
I use a sturdy soft holdall for check in. This is always plastic wrapped at the airport.  Nothing very fragile goes in there.  Saves weight versus a hard-shell suitcase.

Reel bodies go in my hand luggage, spools in the check-in bag.  The hand luggage is normally a deck bag.

I don't like putting anything heavy or hard in the rod case but pack out any excess space around the rod bundle with clothing.

Have used this Shimano bag for check in for years now (on my second one).

Brandon Khoo:
When weight is at a premium, I use an Ortleib duffle bag. It weighs something like 800g but is tough and strong. You just got to know how to pack it
 

Mark Harris:
That looks like a really nice bag Brandon.  Looking at their website.... which size is yours please?

Brandon Khoo:
I think it is the 85 litre one

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