I just returned from a trip to Mexico, via Alaska Air, and carried on my 9' 10 wt 3 piece and a 9' 12 wt. 4 piece, with no problems or hassles. I also carried on my reels and lines. HOWEVER, I could not carry on my flies (no hooks allowed).
Richard Embry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Wallace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 1:59 AM Subject: Re: rod length > Leland > > Don't be surprised if you have to put those travel rods in checked baggage > now. > > Ray > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Leland Miyawaki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 1:15 PM > Subject: Re: rod length > > > > I have the Scott Heliply 8'8" and it is my primary bonefish rod. I > > also have a Winston BL-5, 9' 10wt. I use for permit. If I had it to > > do all over again, I would have two BL-5's because they break down to > > 5 pieces and you carry on the plane. > > > > Leland. > > > > > > > > >I have had excellent results with a Scott Heliply 8'8" model. > > >Avoids the stress a longer rod puts on your shoulder. Seems to be > > >the ideal length for most saltwater (and a lot of freshwater) > > >fishing. Must buy me one of those someday. Wish I had one now. > > > > > >Roger > > > >
