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canenut

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03/12/2008 14:01

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I found out my Father-in-Law has cancer and the wife wants to go for a visit.

3 questions:

1) I don't have a multiple rod case and was wondering if I can take a rod as carry on in a covered PVC tube.

2) Are there any members that live in the Venice / Sarasota area?

3) Any recommendations for fishing in the area?

The trout takes the fly, the line tightens and it's like I was blind, but now I see.

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pvansch1

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03/12/2008 14:13

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Contact the air lines about their carry on policy.
PVC is a better bet than metal tubes - Shorter the better although I did carry on an 8' 2/2 last April.
Get a copy of the TSA regs regarding fishing equipment and have ti with you available on line.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1188.shtm

Pete

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Trouter2.thebasspond

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03/12/2008 15:48

I flew Continental Airlines from PDX to Houston to West Palm with a 42 inch PVC tube without any problems at all. Think the only problems you may have is with an aluminum tube. If it dont fit in the overhead compartment ask the flight attendant to store it for you ..... but never, never leave it with your checked in luggage. Paul

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canenut

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03/12/2008 16:36

Pete,

AA doesn't allow rods as carry ons per the reservations supervisor. I will have to go to the airport and have a Ticket Counter Supervisor inspect my rod rube with the rods and make a ruling, then put that information in my ticket information.

The trout takes the fly, the line tightens and it's like I was blind, but now I see.

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germanbrown

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03/12/2008 17:57

I pack my rods in a triangular mailing tube, that way if you can't carry it on, it's protected and taped up. you may have to check it though, so pack it well. worse case scenario is you mail it from the airport. i've been able to carry on this way in the past.

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wb4tjh

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03/12/2008 22:14

Steve....I live in Sarasota. Check your email. Bill Anderson

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asullivangarner

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03/12/2008 22:30

No problems when I flew AA in May, rods are my "carry-on" and reels, in a back-pack, are my "personal item"...

Size and Number of Pieces

FAA security measures limit customers on all AA flights to one carry-on bag plus one personal item.
All carry-on pieces, including laptops, must fit either underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin.
The one carry-on bag must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat. It should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs.
Carry-on items which appear too large or irregularly shaped to fit under a seat, in an overhead compartment, or in a closet will not be accepted as carry-on baggage and will need to be checked.
At times, additional limits may be placed on carry-on baggage based on the main cabin stowage capacity of specific aircraft.
- These limits may be imposed after the boarding process has begun.
- Some carry-on baggage may be stowed in a cargo compartment on selected American Eagle aircraft.
At some airports, carry-on baggage may be more restricted. All other luggage must be checked at curbside or at the ticket counter.
Passengers exceeding the carry-on limit will not be allowed through the security checkpoint.
All portable electronic devices, including laptops, must remain off during taxi, takeoff, approach and landing until we arrive at the gate and the seat belt sign is turned off.

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Trouter2.thebasspond

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03/13/2008 12:05

Remember it is all subject to the TSA agent, they all have different ideas as to how the law should be applied, In the Pac NW I have never had a problem taking a fly rod on board. In some parts of the country they are not familar with fly rods, Pvc tubes and they classifiy them as some sort of weapon. So you are at the mercy of the individual TSA Agent ....Nothing is written in stone even though there are written regulations for them to follow .. Paul

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pvansch1

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03/13/2008 13:23

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My flight to FL with a 48" PVC tube was on SouthWest, I had it in a long nylon rod bag that had two pair of shoes as well in it. It fit either along side me against the fusaloge or under the seat s in front of us. The only question I was asked about it was getting of the plane in FL the flight attendant asked "what type of instrument is that?" then got allembarassed when I told her it was a fishing pole.

Pete

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MontyMontana

BUSTED with a great big B......

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03/13/2008 18:14

pvansch1 wrote:
My flight to FL with a 48" PVC tube was on SouthWest, I had it in a long nylon rod bag that had two pair of shoes as well in it. It fit either along side me against the fusaloge or under the seat s in front of us. The only question I was asked about it was getting of the plane in FL the flight attendant asked "what type of instrument is that?" then got allembarassed when I told her it was a fishing pole.

Gotcha Pete,

When one joins a group of class and distinction, such as this forum, one expects the governing board to be knowledgeable and speak with accurate descriptions.
Occasionally while under the influence of hard cider,home brew or three fingers of Single Malts tap water....we may slip back and use such terms learned before we became scholarly gentlemen, but FISHING POLE.

I believe you have committed the cardinal sin of describing a finally developed feather flinging apparatus as a mer FISHING POLE.

Shame on you....as a MODERATOR of Clarks Fly Fishing foum and knitting society...you owe the members a Pint (ea.)

Pay up.

Monty Montana

Your Signature ... I fish via our criminal justice system..."Catch and release"

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Danny S

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03/14/2008 04:53

Steve--sorry to read about your father-in-law's illness. Hope he will get well. I see people get on planes all the time with their fly rods in regular tubes (usually the cordura covered tubes). Really irritates me the number of people who are allowed on with some of the items they have, but a slender tube can be a problem. I have to wonder why a rod tube is any different than any mailing tube I also sometimes see. But hey--we're talking about an organization that once banned lighters, but allowed matches--after an idiot tried to light a bomb with matches! Go figure. Hope you have a good trip.

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pvansch1

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03/14/2008 07:33

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Monty,
When I said "fly rod" to the pretty blond haired smiling flight attendant, she lost all expression and gained a perplexed look of severe confusion

, so I restated my answer with "fishing pole" and the light bulb grew bright again, the smile returned and she said "watch out for the crocodile's!!"

Pete

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Trouter2.thebasspond

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03/16/2008 12:07

BTW, the fishing has been pretty good in the past few weeks down here in Southern Florida, alot of rain means cooler waters, Panfish are starting to spawn now, Bass fishing has been good. Panfish are alot of fun downhere on a 6-3 midge Cane rod. There are canals all over the place in South Florida, Pick one and go fishing. Go on the net you will also find some nice lakes that are available for fly fishing. I found a Catch and Release Large Mouth Bass lake here in WPB recently Alot of good opportunities, and good luck ..Paul

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