» Topic: Flying with fishing gear???

This topic has 6 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated Jul 6, 2006 at 3:58 pm by brian dunigan.

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Jul 5, 2006 at 2:54 am #1369

caneybuff
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I’ll be flying to MT will not check any baggage with gear that “might not” get to MT before I have to fly home.

Jul 5, 2006 at 7:00 am #12178

Carter Simcoe
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dude, just ship it all, its 100% easier and while UPS/FedEx insurance aint exactly the easiest to get reimbursed for a claim it is easier than whatever (if anything) the airlines are gonna give you.

Jul 5, 2006 at 4:32 pm #12179

Mike Anderson
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If the reel is sentimental I wouldn’t consider either option. I would buy a cheap reel for travel. If it isn’t, I think having it shipped would be the best overall solution. I had to file a claim for some damage that Fed Ex did to my outboard. It was not that bad once I got the right person on the phone. Sometimes you just gota say Please let me speak to a person who still has a pulse and some brain wave activity. The check was mailed that day!

Jul 5, 2006 at 4:45 pm #12180

caneybuff
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Thanks guys… putting the rod, reel, wading staff, and tackle bag in the mail today and insuring it.

Jul 5, 2006 at 10:29 pm #12181

brian dunigan
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I’ve had reels in carry-on luggage before and I’ve never had a problem.

Jul 6, 2006 at 12:37 am #12182

caneybuff
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Yep, that’s what I figure my luck would be; face off against some rookie with a new broom out to impress the whole world with a nice clean sweep.

Jul 6, 2006 at 3:58 pm #12183

brian dunigan
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Wear your waders and boots on the plane.
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