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Traveling with Gear![]() Luggage for Fly FishingLuggage for fly-fishing travel and designer luggage are distinct creatures: expensive designer luggage is a sign of good taste and in most cases beautiful luggage is an asset to your well-being. It was, though, never designed to withstand the rigors of a fly-fishing trip to Alaska or a lodge trip to a remote island in the Bahamas—and more importantly is not designed to carry fly-fishing gear and hunting gear or deal with the abuse of remote travel. That being said you can still carry quality luggage, but specifically designed to handle the rigors and needs of outdoor adventure travel. Fishing luggage must be durable. Fishing luggage must be functional. Fishing luggage must be lightweight.
Great fishing luggage offers separation of clothes and personal items from fishing gear and should offer the following features: ![]() Carry On Your Rods and ReelsAirline baggage handling is a gamble at best these days. The horror stories of lost and never-to-be-seen-again luggage are legion. If luggage is lost, most apparel can be replaced easily enough. If the rods and reels in your fishing luggage don’t make it, that is a much more difficult, not to mention expensive, and often heart-breaking event, if the rods and reels have great value either sentimentally or fiscally. Besides, who wants to fish the trip of their dreams with borrowed equipment? There is an easy way to avoid this. You are allowed two carry-ons. One should be your essentials bag (fishing backpacks are great for this) with cameras, medicines and anything that absolutely cannot be replaced, that can fit under your seat. The other should be your rods and reels, and there is fishing luggage designed to do just that: long enough to carry four-piece rods, room for reels, pliers and other accessories, leaders and tippet material, and will easily fit in the overhead. NOTE: No knives. They’ll find them and you’ll lose them.
There are four main steps to pack you carry on: Whatever fishing luggage you choose to buy, make sure it’s going to address these needs. Being able to carry all the things you want and need is essential to your well-being on any trip. Knowing the things that are most valuable are in your possession offers great peace of mind. Being able to do it with style and function is even better. Remember—packing in anticipation of the fly-fishing trip of a lifetime is half the fun. Enjoy every minute. You May Also Like: How to Pack for Warm-Weather Travel Share This Article |
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