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Title: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Tony Huynh on April 01, 2011, 05:19:23 AM

Hi,

I was looking for advice for traveling with a popping rod. What's the best way to secure the rod to make sure it doesn't break? Has anyone ever brought the rod on the plane as a carry on? How often do rods get lost? Do you usually carry reel with you?

Thanks,
Tony

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Fabio Ward on April 01, 2011, 07:05:03 AM

Hey don't think you would be able to take rods as carry on, reels are fine though as long as you put the spools in your check in luggage (unless you have no line on them). For rods buy something like a carmate rod tube or make one yourself out of PVC pipe. Just double check what the max length it can be for travelling is first.

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Tony Huynh on April 01, 2011, 07:43:30 AM

Fabio,

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely need to check with the particular airline about restrictions on luggage length.

Tony

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Greg Burt on April 01, 2011, 08:14:09 AM

Some extensive discussion here Tony that will keep you busy for a while  ;) :D

http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=1365.msg13923;topicseen#msg13923 (http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=1365.msg13923;topicseen#msg13923)

http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=107.msg2720;topicseen#msg2720 (http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=107.msg2720;topicseen#msg2720)

http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=991.msg9910;topicseen#msg9910 (http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=991.msg9910;topicseen#msg9910)

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Tony Huynh on April 01, 2011, 12:33:26 PM

Much appreciated Greg

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Lee Margrave on April 01, 2011, 01:51:38 PM

Quote from: Tony Huynh on April 01, 2011, 05:19:23 AM

Hi,

I was looking for advice for traveling with a popping rod. What's the best way to secure the rod to make sure it doesn't break? Has anyone ever brought the rod on the plane as a carry on? How often do rods get lost? Do you usually carry reel with you?

Thanks,
Tony

Hey Tony check out this link.........Cheershttp://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=252743

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Tony Huynh on April 02, 2011, 10:40:05 AM

Thanks for the link Lee

Title: Re: Best way to travel with a popping rod
Post by: Tony Huynh on April 02, 2011, 10:40:53 AM

Anyone have a used one for sale?   :D