The Big Book of Fly Fishing Tips & Tricks by C. Boyd Pfeiffer

Author:C. Boyd Pfeiffer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MBI
Published: 2014-04-10T04:00:00+00:00

235 AIRLINE SECURITY AND FISHING TACKLE

With recent terrorist threats and security scares, airport security has gotten much tighter, and it has created challenges for traveling with fly tackle. The simplest solution is to not carry on any fishing tackle. Also, consider the following suggestions:

Pack all gear in suitcases or duffle bags. Rolling duffle bags are ideal for this, provided that they are the long style that will hold a rod case (or cases) for a 3- or 4-piece 9-foot (2.7-meter) fly rod.

Pack reels in padded reel bags.

If you do not have protective reel bags, use a thick sock or layer of underwear.

Layer fly boxes and other accessories so that they are padded by clothing.

Fold travel waders, boot-foot-style or stocking-style (your choice), and place them at one end of the duffle bag for extra padding and protection.

Empty your fishing vest to make it simpler and less bulky to pack, and store at the other end of the duffle bag.

Store items such as fishing knives, pliers, hook hones, disgorgers, hemostats, gaffs, thermometers, screwdrivers, wading staffs, etc., in one place or preferably in one bag or container so that inspecting federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security agents can find these items.

Similarly, keep all fly boxes in one area so that agents can find and check the hook contents of the boxes.

Store all liquids, such as fly floatants, leader sinks, insect lotions and sprays, sunscreen, etc., in two (one inside the other) zipper-seal plastic bags for safekeeping. Use sealed bags to prevent damage to luggage contents should one of the items leak.

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