Originally Posted by
anteater
I don’t fish, so I am out of my depth (pun intended) here, but for fishing expeditions that require flying have you considered using smaller equipment such as a reel without a rod?
A quick Google Search and I found this:
https://rodlessreel.com/
I am guessing it would fit in a carry on even! It looks TSA compliant too.
Or perhaps you can go with a reel-less rod? :-)
Tenkara Fly Fishing originated in Japan. My son the fly fishing guide makes fun of these guys, but it seems like it has a cult following. And if you're wondering, the rods collapse on themselves like an old transistor radio antenna. My son finds it all rather quite silly.