Yes, very inconsistent. There are a few airports where you have to remove your shoes and put them through the x-ray machine. I've talked to passengers that had pool cues taken from them. If you have a nail file on your finger nail clippers, they will break it off or you give them up. It's really sad. I don't take my gear with me to work anymore, I don't want to take any chances. The funny thing is that the flight crews go through the same security (if not more stringent) than passengers. Then when we get through all of that, we have a flare gun and a crash axe in the cockpit. We also have access to all of those things that the passengers had to check in their baggage since they couldn't carry them through security. I'll be glad when someone gets all of this straightened out, I really enjoyed fishing on my overnights.
Ray > You're probably right, although we flew to Vancouver to Smithers and > back to Seattle on September 29 with carry ons filled with reels, > flies, vests and stuff. I've also flown to Spokane with the same for > the last couple months. I've had cigar lighters emptied at one place, > hemostats taken at another. It's all so inconsistent. > > Leland. > > > > >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 > >> > >
