*Pro tip* don’t let the airlines bully you into thinking you need to pay for “additional bags” even when your fly rods are most likely excluded from that policy. If they give you a real hard time, strap them to the side of your carry on. If they’re being extra fun that day, pay the fee, and complain immediately upon landing to someone who isn’t an idiot. 👍🏼
My advice: if at all possible, drive and enjoy the scenery, freedom, and more control over the trip. All flying provides is the advantage of speed. Other than that, a commercial jet is just two flying porta potties with a large, overcrowded waiting area.
Here’s a PSA for you 5’6” people. You don’t need to lean your seat back! Us 6’+ people don’t even do it because we know better. Spreading this message is now my life’s mission. Thank you for your consideration.
life hack to avoid dumb questions: get those rod reel gear carryall things. don't put stickers on it. most people assume its a bassoon or some other boring nonsense.
I never pack my rods. They've been "lost" too many times. Got a square carrier that'll hold 4 4-piece rods and a backpack for my reels. I figure no one will pilfer my flies and pliers.
Good advice. I’m an early packer I pack a week before I go and then the day before I leave I can’t remember what I packed so I unpack it all see what I missed then repack it . Only thing I would add is if your traveling with family ( like my wife ) I split all our stuff up half and half in each bag so if they loose one bag you still have half your stuff until the rest catches up to you . Stay Hugh and thanks for sharing.
Print out a copy of the TSA rules (or have it ready and pulled up on your phone) if you are carrying something that may be questionable. It won't work every time, but it may help.
Ultimately a lot is left to the description of the TSA agent you are dealing with. Pulling out printed rules and telling someone how to do their job isn’t a great way to endear people. I’m surprised you haven’t been cavity searched. Although you would probably enjoy it. Oh and Suck it Corey
Scariest part for carry-on is all TSA rules are at the discretion of the agent. I've heard horror stories of people having to strip off fly lines and backing and chuck it. For me, as much as possible is checked. Pack wisely...and hope for the best. If you go with a friend or spouse, split your gear between two bags. Its unlikely the airline will lose both bags.
I'm one of them. Called ahead to the airline days and weeks in advance to be extra positive that I was doing everything correctly. Must have talked to a dozen or so different people -- all who corroborated the same things. I just wanted to know if it was ok to tape a 4pc rod tube to my luggage. Travel day comes, I get to the airport, walk to the counter and the first thing the guy says is "that's protruding". Thankfully my fam was still waiting for me to leave but I had to travel without a rod that trip. I've never been so close to punching someone in the face without actually punching them in the face ever in my life.
All good, Ben, except I am going to standup asap, because I’m 6’2” and I’m not going to sit folded up like an origami elephant for 1 second longer than I have to. I will retrieve your bag from the overhead while I’m up. 😉
I live in a resort town too, dude. The struggle is real. It used to just be summer, but now it’s year round. During the Covid madness all the Californians bought up all the houses, now down town is literally 65% airBnbs. Talk about disrespecting the locals.
Good tips. Alaska recently made me check a rod flying home from Hawaii. Of course they lost it. Added two hours to the end of our trip. They eventually found it and Fedex'd it to me. Lesson learned was don't fly with your favorite/best rods, which it wasn't, but I would have stressed a lot more if it was.
Speaking of rod tubes...early '90s Alaska trip...excellent storage for all the cool fireworks you could get there, unavailable in Oregon. Pre-911, those were the days... I've matured slightly since then.
The Puerto Vallarta airport will NOT let you carry on a rod. So beware. The last time I was there I had to check my rods in a Patagonia roll bag. It was terrifying.
But I do travel with my Tenkara rod. When people ask, I proudly say, “I’m fly fishing… a traditional Japanese style of fly fishing”… they’re immediately impressed.
I've always just put my two rod tubes diagonally in my main luggage. I wish they wouldn't make all rod tubes 31+ inches. The 30 -inch rod tubes fit luggage way better. The multi-rod tubes are all north of 33 inches for some reason. Don't stand up when the plane lands!
Hooks depends on size. Small hooks ok. Big hooks bad. lol. If you’re trout fishing your fine. If they take your trout hooks because they are too big I need to know where you are trout fishing. Stay huge.
He even made a joke about Donatello in the video and people are still in the comments saying Leo has a bow staff and not swords. Gotta learn your turtles boys
Man I’m Texan and had a good laugh at the Texas dig! 😂 We’re slowly becoming Califonified. The last 16 families that have rented homes in my small town (not to mention Austin) were from there..only 1 was from Denver..when I mentioned it, he said..Oh I’m originally from Sacramento..the beat goes on! Thanks for the Huge travel tips. Hope I can go somewhere. 😂👍👌🎣
@@fluxcapacitor05 I know it’s America and they/we can go where we want. I’d leave there too. Just be nice wherever you go. I went to Huntington Beach for a year in 89. Beautiful state! But most of the people were complete A-holes. Ruins it. Stay Huge!
Hey, not everyone has the duel purpose waders/space balls gimp suit. I always have to have mine with as you never know what situation you might find yourself in. Especially while traveling.
The good news is that when are racing through the airport to make your connecting flight to Bozeman, you don’t even need the gate number. Just look for all the rod tubes and dry release shirts in the gate area.
Delta is the best , they let me through every time with multiple rods and my big rising net . Just get a big backpack , put your boots and Waders inside your net then put the net inside the pack
Good tips. I think you might be missing the key point of tenkara fishing. If you're going to be forced to go with your wife on her business trip to somewhere that sucks, bring the tenkara so you can at least walk to the closest garbage creek and trick some gills with one hand and have a beer in the other. It's basic multitasking. It's like ice fishing with open water. They pack small and are easy to hide when your hopping fences. Just a note. Keep up the hilarious videos.
Oh I can assure it’s not me that’s missing the point. A reel does not prevent me from holding a beer in the other hand, but it does allow me to do all sorts of things that a cane pole can’t do. I’ll reserve judgement on your wife forcing you to go on business trips, because your decision making is clearly flawed.
@Huge Fly Fisherman I completely agree . "Reel" fishing is much more diverse and I don't care what set up anyone is using I fish for fish. The man bun purest from Boulder who preach the fishing yoga crap can suck it. As far as my wife... follow the money and say yes dear. Have a great late winter and spring season in Colorado. I can't wait until my local spots thaw up a bit. Keep up the funny stuff.
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An unopened beer prop? You're better than that Ben
Ditto on getting to the airport early; I HATE rushing...
*Pro tip* don’t let the airlines bully you into thinking you need to pay for “additional bags” even when your fly rods are most likely excluded from that policy. If they give you a real hard time, strap them to the side of your carry on. If they’re being extra fun that day, pay the fee, and complain immediately upon landing to someone who isn’t an idiot. 👍🏼
My advice: if at all possible, drive and enjoy the scenery, freedom, and more control over the trip. All flying provides is the advantage of speed. Other than that, a commercial jet is just two flying porta potties with a large, overcrowded waiting area.
Rule #1 at the airport or on the plane: be nice to everyone and don't ever be a dick.
Dear useless government agency known as TSA: you reading this?
@@Thespanglerangler 100% of the issues I've seen traveling were caused by travelers being dicks (or just being idiots). Not TSA.
Here’s a PSA for you 5’6” people. You don’t need to lean your seat back! Us 6’+ people don’t even do it because we know better. Spreading this message is now my life’s mission. Thank you for your consideration.
life hack to avoid dumb questions: get those rod reel gear carryall things. don't put stickers on it. most people assume its a bassoon or some other boring nonsense.
But bro, I only have 1 fly rod…maybe I’m just not that huge….
That's all you need usually
THEIR STUFF??? WOW! Your fishing magic is a bit different than mine...
Dude, you forgot about putting orvis stickers all over your rod holders. You gotta look like you've been fly fishing for 2 months.
Sometimes I carry two rod tubes on either side of my Orvis backpack carry on. Just for attention.
I never pack my rods. They've been "lost" too many times. Got a square carrier that'll hold 4 4-piece rods and a backpack for my reels. I figure no one will pilfer my flies and pliers.
Good advice. I’m an early packer I pack a week before I go and then the day before I leave I can’t remember what I packed so I unpack it all see what I missed then repack it . Only thing I would add is if your traveling with family ( like my wife ) I split all our stuff up half and half in each bag so if they loose one bag you still have half your stuff until the rest catches up to you . Stay Hugh and thanks for sharing.
Welcome to (insert ANY resort town), please place your brain firmly in park.
Print out a copy of the TSA rules (or have it ready and pulled up on your phone) if you are carrying something that may be questionable. It won't work every time, but it may help.
Ultimately a lot is left to the description of the TSA agent you are dealing with. Pulling out printed rules and telling someone how to do their job isn’t a great way to endear people. I’m surprised you haven’t been cavity searched. Although you would probably enjoy it. Oh and Suck it Corey
Just tell people in the airport your rod tube is a trumpet case and your a traveling busker.
Love to travel so love to hear travel tips. And there's some good ones here!
Scariest part for carry-on is all TSA rules are at the discretion of the agent. I've heard horror stories of people having to strip off fly lines and backing and chuck it. For me, as much as possible is checked. Pack wisely...and hope for the best. If you go with a friend or spouse, split your gear between two bags. Its unlikely the airline will lose both bags.
I'm one of them. Called ahead to the airline days and weeks in advance to be extra positive that I was doing everything correctly. Must have talked to a dozen or so different people -- all who corroborated the same things. I just wanted to know if it was ok to tape a 4pc rod tube to my luggage. Travel day comes, I get to the airport, walk to the counter and the first thing the guy says is "that's protruding". Thankfully my fam was still waiting for me to leave but I had to travel without a rod that trip. I've never been so close to punching someone in the face without actually punching them in the face ever in my life.
The little disasters that happen on every trip are the things you will tell your friends for the next ten years.
Dude what about boots waders nets and packs?
Good stuff Ben, but where do you put the worms :)
That snoopy zebco is too nostalgic
A multi rod tube will more easily enable the baggage handling gorillas to lose or break all your rods at once, instead of one at a time. #efficiency
Can i ask you something please
Pro tip: Bring a tenkara rod in your pocket.
Does Casey Jones count?
Dude’s funny!
Leonardo
I carry a double rod holder when I travel and 100% get it, going fishing? What you catch? And oh yes the stories spew out like verbal diarrhea haha
All good, Ben, except I am going to standup asap, because I’m 6’2” and I’m not going to sit folded up like an origami elephant for 1 second longer than I have to. I will retrieve your bag from the overhead while I’m up. 😉
I live in a resort town too, dude. The struggle is real. It used to just be summer, but now it’s year round. During the Covid madness all the Californians bought up all the houses, now down town is literally 65% airBnbs. Talk about disrespecting the locals.
Good tips. Alaska recently made me check a rod flying home from Hawaii. Of course they lost it. Added two hours to the end of our trip. They eventually found it and Fedex'd it to me. Lesson learned was don't fly with your favorite/best rods, which it wasn't, but I would have stressed a lot more if it was.
Speaking of rod tubes...early '90s Alaska trip...excellent storage for all the cool fireworks you could get there, unavailable in Oregon. Pre-911, those were the days... I've matured slightly since then.
The Puerto Vallarta airport will NOT let you carry on a rod. So beware. The last time I was there I had to check my rods in a Patagonia roll bag. It was terrifying.
I have had security in Nicaragua not let me fly with pliers and hooks.
But I do travel with my Tenkara rod. When people ask, I proudly say, “I’m fly fishing… a traditional Japanese style of fly fishing”… they’re immediately impressed.
I've always just put my two rod tubes diagonally in my main luggage. I wish they wouldn't make all rod tubes 31+ inches. The 30 -inch rod tubes fit luggage way better. The multi-rod tubes are all north of 33 inches for some reason. Don't stand up when the plane lands!
Hooks depends on size. Small hooks ok. Big hooks bad. lol. If you’re trout fishing your fine. If they take your trout hooks because they are too big I need to know where you are trout fishing. Stay huge.
Ayyy, that second picture is my favorite fly shop! Great people and right down the road from my place. Shout out Bend fly shop!!
He even made a joke about Donatello in the video and people are still in the comments saying Leo has a bow staff and not swords. Gotta learn your turtles boys
Your videos have helped me get through February. Enjoy SA!
Good tips. Like you I like to get to the airport plenty early. It's only a problem when traveling with my wife who never thinks it's necessary.
Man I’m Texan and had a good laugh at the Texas dig! 😂 We’re slowly becoming Califonified. The last 16 families that have rented homes in my small town (not to mention Austin) were from there..only 1 was from Denver..when I mentioned it, he said..Oh I’m originally from Sacramento..the beat goes on! Thanks for the Huge travel tips. Hope I can go somewhere. 😂👍👌🎣
Don't... Start...
There's too many people that don't deserve to be here (or good things in general) it get's my blood pressure too high.
@@fluxcapacitor05 I know it’s America and they/we can go where we want. I’d leave there too. Just be nice wherever you go. I went to Huntington Beach for a year in 89. Beautiful state! But most of the people were complete A-holes. Ruins it. Stay Huge!
North Texas checking in. BTW, don't we already own Pagosa and several other areas?🤣
Good common sense tips, especially on the chill when you hit a bump in the road.
Hey, not everyone has the duel purpose waders/space balls gimp suit. I always have to have mine with as you never know what situation you might find yourself in. Especially while traveling.
The good news is that when are racing through the airport to make your connecting flight to Bozeman, you don’t even need the gate number. Just look for all the rod tubes and dry release shirts in the gate area.
Delta is the best , they let me through every time with multiple rods and my big rising net . Just get a big backpack , put your boots and Waders inside your net then put the net inside the pack
Traveling with flies in carry-on internationally?
I am pretty sure DiCaprio is the turtle with a staff
An unopened beer prop? You're better than that Ben
Thanks for the tips 👍
Another beer not opened😂
Alrighty then....
Good tips. I think you might be missing the key point of tenkara fishing. If you're going to be forced to go with your wife on her business trip to somewhere that sucks, bring the tenkara so you can at least walk to the closest garbage creek and trick some gills with one hand and have a beer in the other. It's basic multitasking. It's like ice fishing with open water. They pack small and are easy to hide when your hopping fences. Just a note. Keep up the hilarious videos.
Oh I can assure it’s not me that’s missing the point. A reel does not prevent me from holding a beer in the other hand, but it does allow me to do all sorts of things that a cane pole can’t do.
I’ll reserve judgement on your wife forcing you to go on business trips, because your decision making is clearly flawed.
@Huge Fly Fisherman I completely agree . "Reel" fishing is much more diverse and I don't care what set up anyone is using I fish for fish. The man bun purest from Boulder who preach the fishing yoga crap can suck it. As far as my wife... follow the money and say yes dear. Have a great late winter and spring season in Colorado. I can't wait until my local spots thaw up a bit. Keep up the funny stuff.