I am looking for ideas on how to effectively bring rods and reels with me when I travel.  I travel by RV mostly, but I could be going by airplane at some point.  Need protection for up to 8 rods/reels.

I think it’s Plano who makes a rod carrier. I have one and I think it can handle 7’ rods. It’s an older model made way back when 6’6” was standard and 7’ was considered “long” for a bass rod. You can even secure it with the padlock ? of your choice too. Rods only. Reels have to taken off. 

any other ideas?

there aren't a lot of options out there especially if you want to fly.  You can use a PVC pipe with caps if you want but I'd use a Plano rod tube. You will pay a big premium to fly with fishing rods no matter which way you carry them. 

 

Flambeau Bazuka Pro 73"-102" for the rods checked baggage and reels bags in a hard case for carry on.

Tom

i have the plano rod tube that Scott mentioned, i store my 7'6 baitcasting rod and 7'5 spinning rod in it, although i have never flown with it. it does a good job protecting the rods, i place each rod in a rod bag and then bundle them together with a pipe cleaner and then place it inside.