south america trip

[donal murphy]

im going to south america next week and this time i want to bring my rods, reels etc etc
has anyone here brought their fishing equipment on holidays before, and if so what procedures do i have to follow

regards

[Tanglerat]

From personal experience - keep you reels in your hand luggage. Nowadays, that may mean unloading the line off them, and putting it back on at your destination. I never liked the thought of my expensive reels at the mercy of hold baggage.

Have a proper strong carrier for your rods. Use a Bazooka or similar, or adapt a length of downpipe. Pad the ends with a bit of sponge. Even better if you can get away with travel rod or telescopics, and stuff them into your baggage.

Let your airline know that you're going to be taking rods - there may be an extra charge.

[kieran]

Tanglerat

Where you headed - in Chile and Argentina, its cheaper to hire (quality gear) on location.
Ditto some of the charters on the bigger amazon rivers for the peacock bass, red cats etc.
Not so sure about the highlands, Peru, Bolivia etc. Fresh or Salt?

Spent a year there...

[Tanglerat]

Sadly Kieran, it's yer man donal there who's off to South America.

Wish it was me. Sounds fascinating.