Author Topic: Travelling with Tackle (Read 10887 times)

Cam Mundy · « **on:** July 12, 2012, 01:44:23 PM »

Hi Chaps I was busy packing my fishing gear for my return to the gulf and I thought I’d share a few tips with you. While most of my gear is GT specific the same things will apply to most types of fishing. The main thing to remember is that carry on luggage is your best friend when flying with tackle especially if you like jigging! Fortunately I didn’t bring any jigging gear out as I was fishing of St. Lucia and Vidal.
The main aim is to carry the heaviest things as hand luggage and protect the most valuable bits of gear.
The items I always take as carry on is my reel bodies and lures remember that spools full of line and spare line are not allowed on the plane as they can be used as weapons this isn’t as silly as it sounds as I can’t think of a better garrotte than 100 lbs braid. Hooks of any shape or size are also a no no.
I have a bit of a Tupperware fetish as you’ll see in the photos they are cheap come in all shapes and sizes and if you get the heavy duty ones tuff as hell

Here are my reels broken down with the spools in a strong container the spools for the high end reels are expensive and worth protecting I’ve heard horror stories of guys arriving in the middle of nowhere with dented and buggered spools

My carry on reel bag notice the Tupperware!
All my lures go in a backpack with my laptop, Camera and other things worth protecting. All the hooks have been removed and I keep them within easy reach for inspection. I do the same with my light tackle lures the main reason for this is to save weight. My lure collection has lost a fair amount of weight due to taxes from the IRS (Ikona Rory Stole’em) but my lure wrap still weighs 5 kilos and my light tackle box 3 which quite a few pairs of undies.

Here’s some of the light tackle stuff, the lures on the left can’t have their hooks removed so they are a no go on the plane I promise all those little lures add up fast its worth stripping them and taking them on as hand luggage, doing this also gives you a chance to evaluate the terminals and upgrade them where necessary. If you are flying to the ends of the earth for a once in a lifetime fishing trip bent hooks and opened split rings can often be a challenge source and replace, especially as it can be difficult to see when sobbing uncontrollably.

Here is the stuff that won’t go on the plane Pliers, hooks, splitrings, swivels, PR bobbin, braid scissors, knot lighter and a few other odds and sods. Always keep in mind that you don’t want to have to explain things if your bag is searched imagine trying to explain to a suspicious customs officer who speaks no English what you use a PR bobbin for, you’ll more than like take a trip to meet a man with a rubber glove which isn’t how you want to start your adventure.

If you are going to be travelling you have to invest in a decent rod tube I have a fairly cheap Bazooka tube which is strong and fits plenty of rods when I bought it I first jumped on it stood on it and tried to break it in the shop much to the delight of the sales person. Remember to always insist that your tube flies for free I haven’t had to pay for mine yet, if Golfers and cyclists can do it so can we it is sports equipment after all (and mine weighs 8 kilos fully loaded)

There are other things worth checking on as well I know Australia won’t let you bring used braid into the country and will strip all your spools as they say braid can carry contaminants but they are the only one I know of who do this. Another thing worth doing is loading pictures of yourself with fish onto your cell phone as a picture is worth a thousand words when you lack the local lingo! This has helped me on a few occasions with flights and border crossings it’ll almost always change to topic of discussion from who are you and what do you want? To what fish is that and how and where did you get it?

Right so now you have a few tips on how to travel so no more excuses let’s get a few UA boys to the Musandam for some GT mayhem!

J-Rock · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:48:56 PM »

Airlines and airport security are hectic. They have even taken my nailclippers at an airport.

Kumz · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:49:30 PM »

... great stuff Cam ... i luv dat rod casing ... getting me one soon !

Wynand13 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:52:03 PM »

Great article.
I try to take a 4 piece fly rod wherever I go, and get stopped every now and again, can only imagine how they look at you..

waiting for the pics to make this post worth it.

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:53:47 PM »

Quote from: Kumz on July 12, 2012, 01:49:30 PM

... great stuff Cam ... i luv dat rod casing ... getting me one soon !

Its a good idea the only thing I don't fancy about mine is that is has BAZOOKA stamped in the side in huge letters not the brightest idea when you have to lug the thing through international airports!

SAfish · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:30:54 PM »

Quote from: Cam Mundy on July 12, 2012, 01:53:47 PM

Quote from: Kumz on July 12, 2012, 01:49:30 PM
... great stuff Cam ... i luv dat rod casing ... getting me one soon !

Its a good idea the only thing I don't fancy about mine is that is has BAZOOKA stamped in the side in huge letters not the brightest idea when you have to lug the thing through international airports!

I am sure you will get a fair amount of attention trying to enter African countries with a tube stamped with the word BAZOOKA on the side.
Great article!

Peter Gordon · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:45:08 PM »

Hey Cam,
Was good to meet you buddy, when do you leave

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:51:52 PM »

Quote from: Peter Gordon on July 12, 2012, 02:45:08 PM

Hey Cam,
Was good to meet you buddy, when do you leave

Hey Peter was good getting to know you guys too! I on my way after the weekend have to do a bit of prep on boats and tackle before the season kicks off in earnest. I've had fun in SA but I'm itching to get back on the ocean in earnest. I'm also excited to see what challenges and trips the next year will bring, looks like there may be a bit of travelling involved and new destinations to guide in so I pretty stoked!

Peter Gordon · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:10:33 PM »

Cam,
Thank you so much for everything, you imparted with some really valuable lessons and we will certainly use them. The more info we have the more we get to understand the complexities of fishing. You start you thinking that it is simple until you talk to those that have the experience. I wish you all the very best for the upcoming season and for all the seasons in the future. May you achieve all you wish to achieve

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2012, 05:15:09 PM »

Quote from: Peter Gordon on July 12, 2012, 03:10:33 PM

Cam,
Thank you so much for everything, you imparted with some really valuable lessons and we will certainly use them. The more info we have the more we get to understand the complexities of fishing. You start you thinking that it is simple until you talk to those that have the experience. I wish you all the very best for the upcoming season and for all the seasons in the future. May you achieve all you wish to achieve

Only a pleasure bud hope you have a great trip to Kilwa next year!

Peter Gordon · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2012, 10:55:41 PM »

Cam thanks boet, starting to get rigged for Kilwa, just received the 2 Stella 20000sw. So looking forward to the fights with the Dog Tooth Tuna. Apparently the fight that I had with my Saily was zip compared to what I can expect. Bring it on, I am inexperienced but there is only one way to learn

Kumz · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2012, 06:36:48 AM »

Quote from: Cam Mundy on July 12, 2012, 01:53:47 PM

Quote from: Kumz on July 12, 2012, 01:49:30 PM
... great stuff Cam ... i luv dat rod casing ... getting me one soon !

Its a good idea the only thing I don't fancy about mine is that is has BAZOOKA stamped in the side in huge letters not the brightest idea when you have to lug the thing through international airports!

For sure ...

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:30:05 AM »

Quote from: Peter Gordon on July 12, 2012, 10:55:41 PM

Cam thanks boet, starting to get rigged for Kilwa, just received the 2 Stella 20000sw. So looking forward to the fights with the Dog Tooth Tuna. Apparently the fight that I had with my Saily was zip compared to what I can expect. Bring it on, I am inexperienced but there is only one way to learn

Yup get ready for the deep burn! I have yet to catch one but the guys I've spoken to say its pretty epic! I'm glad you decided to get the 20K's its definitely the right machine for the job!

Kumz · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:35:17 AM »

Cam ......... if i may ask , how much did that case set u back ...
u can pm me if u like ???

Thanks

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:39:25 AM »

I bought it in Dubai from an outdoor shop where a mate of mine is the manager so I got a pretty good discount I think I ended up paying around 400 ront

I see on Cabelas that they are 80$ US for the big one like mine

Quote from: Kumz on July 13, 2012, 10:35:17 AM

Cam ......... if i may ask , how much did that case set u back ...
u can pm me if u like ???

Thanks

Kumz · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:40:57 AM »

Thanks ....

Gerhard · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:19:41 AM »

Nice one Cam...

On my last trip back from the UAE I had to explain what I am doing with lures in my carry on bag...

Luckily they let me go with not to much of a fuss but lesson learned.

I build my own rod tube with PVC pipe.

I can lock it and it has a carry strap.

Flying to the UAE with rods, reels and lures are a pain when it comes to the 22kg weight limit on baggage.

You really had this well planned...

shagnrelease · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:31:56 AM »

Good ridance you rogue!! finally the bars in st lucia are safe once again.......Safe travels mate and have a cracking season!

Rory mundy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:40:40 AM »

the turn over has dropped badly and a few people are seeking a shrink

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:42:48 AM »

Quote from: Rory mundy on July 19, 2012, 08:40:40 AM

the turn over has dropped badly and a few people are seeking a shrink

The great thing about getting ripped in St. Lucia is everyone thinks I'm you bud, you may want to watch out for a random PK the next time you're in town!

Author Topic: Travelling with Tackle (Read 10887 times)

J-Rock