Super User Darth-Baiter Posted September 5, 2023 Super User Share Posted September 5, 2023 i want to take my Triza Dragoon travel fishing rod. it is why i bought the thing to begin with. i have been crushing Striper on trips with it tho, so it isnt unused. United Airlines is okay. i think i can bring the tiny cardboard tube i have it stuffed in on board as carry on - with my daypack. the plane in Panama, it gets confusing. they allow ONE (1) carry on. my bag with my essentials is the one. i am bringing a tiny pack with a few reels, malaria meds, headphones, etc. they said they wont allow the rod tube because it is will be my second carry on! Panama International is not the place to find out your rod cant come along. not like i can turn to my wife and ask her to drive it home. i should just eat the $65 and check a mostly empty duffel bag just to bring it. my fishing guide sweet talked me into bringing some of his stuff! i caved and will bringing his new soft tackle bags with me. ..grrrr...dude owes me a beer or 5. maybe it stays home. i'll know more once i pack, but as it stands even my checked is very tiny. i am barely bringing any clothing...just light stuff i can wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User king fisher Posted September 5, 2023 Super User Share Posted September 5, 2023 If you want to be treated like a hero, ask your guide's if there is anything you can pick up and bring down with you. Check as big of a bag as you can bring stuffed full of fishing gear, and anything else they may need. Every guide likes a big tip, but sometimes bringing gear is appreciated more. I live in Mexico, and every time a friend is coming down, I beg them to bring down fishing gear. Many times people that live in the States do not understand how difficult it can be to get bass fishing tackle in other countries. When someone goes through the hassle of checking a bag in order to bring me some gear, they are more welcome than Santa on Christmas morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyju Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Who are you flying with? I have been to Panama twice and flew in with Delta and then Copa to David and had a huge carry on and a personal item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 6, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted September 6, 2023 I’d rather get clocked with a stout piece of lumber 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted September 6, 2023 Super User Share Posted September 6, 2023 53 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: I’d rather get clocked with a stout piece of lumber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted September 6, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted September 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Crazyju said: Who are you flying with? I have been to Panama twice and flew in with Delta and then Copa to David and had a huge carry on and a personal item. Copa as well. i'm just going to upsize the duffle bag, to get my travel rod in. and i'll ask the guide if he needs anything extra. i just need to stay under 50lb. easy. i am bringing one change of clothing for the flight home, and the rest will revolve around two fishing outfits i rotate. LIGHT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted September 6, 2023 Super User Share Posted September 6, 2023 Check if you can ask the flight attendant to store the short tube in the front locker, that way it’s on plane when you depart. The rule is to discourage anglers who bring long tubes and tackle boxes. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted September 6, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted September 6, 2023 @WRB i would but that is beyond the point of no return. if they say no, i am out a rod. a good rod. i would be so bummed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted September 6, 2023 Super User Share Posted September 6, 2023 Enjoy your fishing trip chalk it up extra expenses. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyju Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Where are you fishing out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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