DAILY QUOTE: "Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught." unknown
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Fitzy when I flew to Darwin with Virgin Blue I had no troubles in getting my rods at either end. I asked the same questions as you did and got the same answers. I made sure though, that the PVC tubing and end screws caps were under 7 feet.I ended up buying a smaller spin outfit that would fit in the tube.Lures were an issue with carry on luggage due to the trebles and had to be packed in a suitcase for weighed luggage, however I did manage to carry on my reels, just in case they got lost in transit.A good hint for those who are fishing with lots of weighted SP's, you may be better off buying them or the jig heads for them, if you can, at your destination. You'd be suprised how much weight are in a couple of trays. The surcharge could be more expensive for exrta weighted luggage.If you are also wanting to take home a feed of fish when your fishing at a destination where rusty water fish are of an abundance, you can purchase kits from some mariners and good wholesale bait shops before your return flight, in Darwin anyhow! If not make your own. You are not allowed ice in the box on the flight so make sure the fillets are frozen solid.In them are:1. One Polystirein Box2. One large plastic bag.3. Three obsorbing pads, like you find in the bottom of a meat tray.4. Twist ties and freezer bags.You'll need some duct tape to seal the lid after the fish is packed in the box.Another idea that a good mate of mine does when he wants to take home a feed, is he packs his tackle and lures in a 40 litre ice box on the trip up, destination usually to Darwin. Then on the return trip he'll fill the ice box with fillets and packs his tackle and lures in his weighed on luggage.Happy travels! Dave
see you soon Fitz!Cheers, NS
I flew from Brisbane to Townsville with a 7' 4" rodtube and had no problems, I flew with Virgin Blue. Only problem is I hit some lady in the head with it when I went to collect it from heavy/extra large items bay. Absolutely cracked the woman, whose husband had some stern words with a quickly departing me.
Slates I'm hiring a car at Albury & driving so all good for a lift thanks. See you there on Thursday night, I heard there's special meeting of the brotherhood of the fish tatoo being convened if you're up for it. fitz..
Fitz, I can only get there Friday some time - probably wont let us into the unit until 2 pm or so - tatts?
I was talking with my brother in Wangaratta last night. You may not need to take a fishing rod with you. They're forecasting at least 2" of rain this weekend and the water is already high, dirty and cold.
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