U.S. Airlines and Fishing Rods

Anthony of the ARK · 11-25-2008, 04:28 PM

Has anybody ever traveled with US Air with fishing rods, is there a fee for traveling with rods?

J Latham · 11-25-2008, 04:36 PM

Yes there is, since they just changed their baggage policy I'm not sure what they are charging now. Check their website, the baggage policy is in there.

Dead Eye · 11-25-2008, 04:38 PM

I have straped 4 rods together and carried them on the plane many times. Used velcro straps. Note: wait and put the rods in the over head until last, that way they won't get crushedd.
John

Capt_John · 11-25-2008, 04:40 PM

I have a Flambeau telescopic rod tube and I use it all the time flying with US Air. I've only been charged the regular luggage fee, nothing extra. If you're flying first class, the rod tube counts as regular luggage in your two allowed checked bags. Mine was $60 at Bass Pro Shops.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

Capt_John · 11-25-2008, 04:43 PM

By the way after I put all the rods in the tube, I stuff shirts and socks in the tube as well to work as a cushion for the rods. I usually have my tube completely loaded with stuff all the way to the rim and it has yet to go over the 50lb. limit. This saves a ton of space and can cut down on another bag.

babalaza · 11-25-2008, 04:51 PM

They are adding extra fees this December I believe?

As long as the rod tube is under 6' you should have no problems. I have taken pvc tubes on different occasions and never had a problem or to pay anything

Squidnation · 11-25-2008, 04:54 PM

I have the rod tube anthony. I will bring it to abuelas on thanksgiving.

PM shoefish on the board. I have seen him get on a plane with just a bare rod. I had no idea you could do that. He could also tell you what type of rods to take since he was in Holbox last year.

Anthony of the ARK · 11-25-2008, 05:12 PM

thanks for the responses guys.

I think we re goin south towards tulum, then heading down to punta allen to fish acension bay.

shoefish · 11-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Ah, Tulum...I was there in Feb...bring an ultralight for sure. There are some great skinny water spots down there. There is also some good snapper jigging on the reefs too.

If you have a 2 piece you can carry it on without anything.

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11-25-2008, 04:36 PM	#2
J Latham I wear cool logos Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: noreast, NC Posts: 56 Credits: 492.0 Boat: 26 Pursuit CC "Yellow Fever" Home Port: OI Occupation: trying to keep up with my fishing addiction	Yes there is, since they just changed their baggage policy I'm not sure what they are charging now. Check their website, the baggage policy is in there.

11-25-2008, 04:38 PM	#3
Dead Eye Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: O C, Md./ Philly, Pa. Posts: 349 Credits: 517.8 Occupation: Beer Tester	I have straped 4 rods together and carried them on the plane many times. Used velcro straps. Note: wait and put the rods in the over head until last, that way they won't get crushedd. John

11-25-2008, 04:40 PM	#4
Capt_John I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville,NC Posts: 2,535 Credits: 4,619.8 Boat: www.rileyrods.com Home Port: Riley Rods Pro Staff Occupation: charter captain..www.topsailfishingcharters.com	I have a Flambeau telescopic rod tube and I use it all the time flying with US Air. I've only been charged the regular luggage fee, nothing extra. If you're flying first class, the rod tube counts as regular luggage in your two allowed checked bags. Mine was $60 at Bass Pro Shops. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

11-25-2008, 04:43 PM	#5
Capt_John I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville,NC Posts: 2,535 Credits: 4,619.8 Boat: www.rileyrods.com Home Port: Riley Rods Pro Staff Occupation: charter captain..www.topsailfishingcharters.com	By the way after I put all the rods in the tube, I stuff shirts and socks in the tube as well to work as a cushion for the rods. I usually have my tube completely loaded with stuff all the way to the rim and it has yet to go over the 50lb. limit. This saves a ton of space and can cut down on another bag.

11-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
babalaza Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 744 Credits: 2,104.9	They are adding extra fees this December I believe? As long as the rod tube is under 6' you should have no problems. I have taken pvc tubes on different occasions and never had a problem or to pay anything

11-25-2008, 05:12 PM	#8
Anthony of the ARK Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 329 Credits: 7,402.4 Boat: Marlin Magic Home Port: OCMD Best Catch: Fishing all together Occupation: Mate/student i think	thanks for the responses guys. I think we re goin south towards tulum, then heading down to punta allen to fish acension bay.

11-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#9
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 5,307 Credits: 6,064.3	Ah, Tulum...I was there in Feb...bring an ultralight for sure. There are some great skinny water spots down there. There is also some good snapper jigging on the reefs too. If you have a 2 piece you can carry it on without anything.